Is vegan pregnancy a healthy option?

Guest Post By Louise Palmer Masterton, Stem & Glory¦ Having experienced first-hand advice from family and so-called ‘experts’ on the subject of veganism, I found that throw vegan pregnancy into the mix, and suddenly it becomes about moral choices. Veganism is ok it seems when it’s our own choice, but can be questioned when we’re dealing with an unborn child. The idea that we’re omnivorous and therefore a vegan diet cannot be safe in pregnancy is a fairly widely held view. Personally, my experience with being vegan during pregnancy is that it was completely normal. I had no morning sickness, no cravings, no complications, no deficiencies and delivered both my children safely at home. For both pregnancies, I did take a pregnancy multivitamin, and the recommended folic acid. I said to myself when I first became pregnant that if I craved something in pregnancy, then I would eat it. Fortunately, I didn’t have any cravings. Writing this article got me wondering if my experience was an isolated one, or if in fact many vegan women experience completely problem free pregnancies like I did. I spoke to seven women who had been vegan through pregnancy (sometimes multiple pregnancies), and here is what they told me:

6 things to consider when buying your first home

Collaborative Post¦ About to buy your first home or thinking about it? Congratulations! This is such an exciting, (albeit often stressful), time! It’s been 8 years since my husband and I bought our first home. We’re currently in the process of buying a slightly larger house, as we have a baby on the way! Doing this all again has reminded me just how daunting it is for first time buyers. There is a lot that needs to be considered, so hopefully this post will help you to make some important decisions and keep the process as smooth as possible.

Longstanding Love for Amtico

Sponsored Post¦ In every industry there is always a name which holds a superior reputation than most. For the luxury vinyl flooring industry, the name that reigns over all others is Amtico.

Amtico has earned its reputation from consistently delighting its customers with fabulous vinyl flooring for domestic and commercial venues. Not to mention is low cost, easy installation and a plethora of shades and designs.

Let’s look into its historic reign a little further…

10 reasons to take a spa break in the UK

Collaborative Post¦ I think it would be fair to say that this has been a tough year for everyone. We could all do with a bit of escapism! With that in mind, a spa break in the UK would be a fantastic way for you to relax and unwind, losing all those tensions. Whether you go alone, with a partner or friends, there are lots of benefits to taking a spa break. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Celebrating Autumn’s 4th Birthday

Wow, I can hardly believe that Autumn is 4 already. How fast time flies when you’re having fun…and constantly running around meeting a little one’s demands! Of course, her birthday wasn’t quite how I’d envisioned it being at the start of the year. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed that we usually have a party or go somewhere like a zoo for Autumn’s birthday. I had a lot of great party ideas and she would have loved celebrating with her friends! To be honest, I don’t think most people have had a ‘normal’ birthday this year really, unless you were born at the beginning of the year like me. Nonetheless, we were determined to make her 4th birthday special regardless of Covid-19 being the ultimate party pooper!

Getting A New Car? What Do You Need To Consider First?

Collaborative Post¦ Are you going to be getting a new car soon? If the answer is yes, then you need to be careful that you don’t fall into some of the common traps that people find themselves in. You need to sit down and really think this through before you can make a purchase, so that’s why we’ve written this article. Down below, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you need to consider before you purchase a new vehicle. Keep reading if you want to find out more.

10 Health Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzles

Collaborative Post¦ Puzzles are a great activity for all the family. Suitable for all ages and with a variety of pictures and difficulties, they provide hours of fun. My 4 year old and I have a great time doing her jigsaw puzzles together. However, did you know that there are also lots of health benefits to doing puzzles? Check out 10 ways they can help to improve you and your family’s health:

How Your Family Can Save Money in the Home

Collaborative Post¦ Saving money on the basics and the things we all need and spend on every month is an objective that we all have. Getting the most for your money and saving as much of it as possible is tough, but it certainly can be done. You just need to take the right steps and understand where and how you can save money. That’s what we’re going to talk about today, so read on.