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