Collaborative Post¦ So you’ve found out you’re expecting a baby, congratulations! You’re probably already starting to think about everything that you need to get sorted before they arrive. So, let’s have a look at some of the things you may want to think about:
Health
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:
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.
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:
Teaching Kids About Potential Health Problems
Collaborative Post¦ Your children need to know about the world around them, and how they fit into it. And one of the main things they need to know about how life works is that they may run into health problems one day – they may need to see a doctor, or experience some worrying symptoms, and they need to know what to do about these.
Even as young children, they need to be encouraged to set some healthy and happy habits to keep potential health problems at bay, and as their parent, it’s up to you to set the example!
So, if you’re wondering how you’re going to broach the subject around their health, we’ve collected together some points below that should be able to help you. It’s important to give kids everything they need to lead a long and happy life, and those efforts start right here!