Placenta Encapsulation: What, Why and How
By Emily Holdaway Placenta encapsulation. Separately, I am familiar with these two words. Anyone pregnant has an idea of what the placenta is and…
Pregnancy & Birth
Celebrating a mother’s beauty
By Hannah Schenker We are ALL about the body love here. That’s right, however you look in this very moment is perfect. Lovely soft…
Finding the positive: Finding natural birth
This is the first in a series of stories for The Natural Parent Magazine by Emily Holdaway of Raising Ziggy Before I was pregnant,…
Allergy awareness and the pregnancy diet
Because you had an allergy free life, will your child too? For millions of people in the world today, a simple dinner at a…
There’s the rub: Restless Legs Syndrome
By Hannah Schenker Have you ever had that gnawing feeling in your limbs, an uncontrollable urge to move your legs as you are finally…
Be Prepared: The Essential Hospital Bag
Nappies: Disposable Nappies Even if you plan to go down the cloth route, it’s worth packing a few disposable nappies to give yourself a…
What Intensity should you workout at now that you’re expecting?
Keeping fit and healthy during pregnancy has many benefits for both mum and baby but it can be hard for mums to know what…
Birth Joy: Birthing Essentials
Labour When it comes to choosing where to give birth take your time and choose well. This shouldn’t be a decision based on what…
TNP’s Top Six Tips to Get Your Mamma Glow-On: Pregnancy Essentials
By Mary Malyon 1/ Iron out the tiredness Seriously, take those iron supplements ladies. Imagine how much blood it takes to create a placenta,…
Maintaining Healthy Iron Levels During Pregnancy
Feeling strong and energetic through all stages of your pregnancy requires a nourished body and mind. Nourishing food and a healthy, functioning digestive system…
PREGNANCY AND VASA PREVIA
By Misty Sansom I read a story a while ago about pregnancy during the ancient greek times. Pregnant women would stay together in an…