The miracle of pregnancy and creation of new life is one of the most
magical spells that Mother Nature can cast. Looking after yourself and
your baby as best as you can is essential to the health and well-being
of you both, and living as healthy and active a lifestyle as possible
comes highly recommended. Doing this organically can only boost the
benefits of a holistic and healthy lifestyle for mother and baby.
From
pre-conception it is important that your body is at its optimum health,
so here are some ways that you can give you and your child the best
start possible:
If you are thinking of starting a family it is
important that you eat a healthy organic diet, packed with fruit and
vegetables, dairy products, protein and good carbohydrates.
Certain
vitamins and minerals are particularly important to pregnant woman,
these include folic acid and iron which can be taken as supplements,
bought organically from health food stores.
Remember to avoid certain foods such as unpasteurised dairy products, shellfish and some types of fish and meat products.
Eating an organic, wholesome, healthy balanced diet will ensure you get all of the goodness you need without the additives.
Exercise
regularly at a gentle pace. It is important to raise your heart rate
in preparation for childbirth but not to overdo it. Ideal activities
are swimming and yoga; both are excellent activities for pregnant woman,
social and have many health benefits.
Many health and fitness
clubs run swimming and yoga classes especially designed for pregnant
woman this provides a social outlet as well as a health-giving pastime.
Speak to your midwife or doctor before embarking on any new exercise regime. Remember healthy body healthy mind.
Massage
your bump with organic aromatherapy oils. The scent of the oils can
invigorate you, relax you or refresh you depending on the product you
chose.
Use organic skincare and cosmetics and organic household
cleaners. Your skin breathes and feeds your body, ingesting whatever is
in it or your environment and ultimately exposing your unborn baby.
Using organic products eliminates the bad stuff.
When baby is
born It is essential that you give your newborn the best possible start
and the age-old adage that Mothers milk is best is no fairytale. By
feeding your child breast milk you are building and strengthening their
immune system, and filling their tiny tum with the finest nutrients that
nature can offer.
A child's skin is five times thinner than that
of an adult, so it is important that what you rub into them, and put on
them, is as natural as possible. Use organic creams and lotions that
contain no chemicals or preservatives. Organic baby clothes are ideal
as they too are made as naturally as possible, protecting your child's
skin and body and keeping it soft and pure.
Introduce baby to
organic food slowly. A balanced healthy diet is essential in the first
few years of life, and doing this organically ensures you are feeding
your child the best possible without the added preservatives.
By
living a healthy, holistic organic lifestyle you are giving your child
the best start in life for health happiness and vitality.
Author,
Rubel Zaman
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