Morning Sickness: Why does it happen and what can you do to help it go away?

Morning sickness (aka. “Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy“) takes no prisoners and shows no mercy. It can strike any pregnant woman at any time during the day–“morning sickness” is a misnomer–and in some cases can last weeks or even months.

Who is Rumina, Goddess of Breastfeeding

Rumina, the Roman goddess of breastfeeding, protected all nursing infants–whether they were animal or human. In addition to nursing women, she is particularly noted to have watched over dairy cows with her consort Rumino. The name “Rumina” means “the nourisher,” and offerings to her were never wine, but rather milk. Rumis or Ruma is latin for breast, and the Ficus ruminalis is the latin name for fig tree–which plays into her mythology.

Mama, ProductsAmanda SlydellOctober 2, 2018Breastfeeding, rumina tea, breastmilk tea, who is rumina

Nourishing the New Mama

Growing a baby takes a lot of nutrients! For nine months, you have been supplying your baby with every bit of goodness it needs to grow and prepare for a brand new life. After the birth of your baby, it is important to replenish and give yourself the nourishment you need to embrace motherhood.

Written by Karen Van Dyck Herbalist and Natural Formulator Extrodinaire!

Postpartum, Mama, ProductsAmanda SlydellJanuary 10, 2018new mama, tea, herbs, postpartum

Is Drinking Herbal Tea Safe In Pregnancy?

Many health care providers including doctors, midwives and naturopaths believe that drinking certain herbal teas during pregnancy is an excellent way to support a healthy pregnancy.

We get most of our vitamins and minerals from our food, however herbal teas can often provide an additional natural source of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and iron that we need when we are pregnant. Due to the lack of clinical studies and trials on most herbs, it is encouraged to use caution when drinking herbal teas in pregnancy. For that reason, the herbs that are commonly found in pregnancy teas are ones that have been used from ancient times and have been proven over time to be not only effective but safe as well.

Contributed by guest blogger Cate Black