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Healthy Gummy Snacks

Healthy Gummy Snacks

Feb 7, 2023

As a mom of a three-year-old (and another little one on the way!), I’m always looking for fun new activities...

Could Omega-3s Help Your Anxiety or Depression?

Could Omega-3s Help Your Anxiety or Depression?

May 11, 2022

Did you know that omega-3 fatty acids have been scientifically shown to reduce symptoms of depression?  Since May is Mental...

Have Gestational Diabetes? Read This!

Have Gestational Diabetes? Read This!

Jul 1, 2021

If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GD). Or, maybe you’re pregnant and heard about...

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

Jun 8, 2021

The return to work is an emotional time for most. Some moms look forward to interacting with their coworkers or...

Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Recommendations for Women Who Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding or Trying to Conceive

Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Recommendations for Women Who Are Pregnant, Breastfeeding or Trying to Conceive

Jan 11, 2021

The emergence of the COVID-19 vaccine is both promising and exciting. However, the limited data on the vaccine’s impact on...

Pregnancy Mocktails To Try

Pregnancy Mocktails To Try

Nov 23, 2020

Oh how I look forward to sipping on a glass of wine, tequila or bourbon! When I was pregnant, I...

Eight Tips to Prepare for Unmedicated, Natural Childbirth

Eight Tips to Prepare for Unmedicated, Natural Childbirth

Aug 11, 2020

We recently shared an article on the importance of becoming informed about your labor choices. At the end, we promised...

Why Your Labor Choices Matter

Why Your Labor Choices Matter

Jul 13, 2020

Most mainstream resources and healthcare providers will tell you that your labor choices are yours, assuming adherence to hospital or...

An Open Letter to the Mama Whose Labor Didn’t Go as Planned

An Open Letter to the Mama Whose Labor Didn’t Go as Planned

Jun 1, 2020

Dear Mama: I see you. You’re patiently awaiting your baby’s arrival. You’ve prepared the nursery, the car seat base is...

How To Write a Birth Plan

How To Write a Birth Plan

Mar 3, 2020

I remember telling someone about my birth plan when I was pregnant, and their response included a laugh and something...

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Continuing on with the fertility conversation, I w Continuing on with the fertility conversation, I wanted to share the pregnancy visualization practice I did before I fell asleep each night, in case it’s helpful for anyone else. I adopted this practice when we were trying to get pregnant with our first child and did it again this last round. The actual visual could look different for everyone but this particular scene helped me fall asleep feeling so comforted, positive and protected. We are huge proponents of using visualization practice for anything we are wanting to experience in our lives, and pregnancy is no exception. 🥰 #ttc #fertility #fertilityjourney #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #womenshealth #menshealth #mindset #visualization #mindset
Sharing two food product “supplements” that my Sharing two food product “supplements” that my husband and I each took last summer when trying to get pregnant with baby #2 (currently pregnant and due end of May!). These were one piece of a bigger approach we took to optimize fertility, and I definitely believe it helped! When we started trying last summer, my cycle hadn’t actually returned yet since having my son, which my doctor and I attributed to the fact that he was still breastfeeding. I started taking the FEM product the first week of August to support my reproductive system in case there was anything else going on that was possibly affecting my cycle. We found out we were pregnant the last week of September. Coincidence or connected? Not sure, but these products support the reproductive system in any stage of life, not just for the childbearing years (ladies - think regulating irregular cycles, hormone balance, menopause, etc.). You can get MOFO on Amazon, but FEM can only be purchased from the @ancestralsupplements website. Right now, the AS website is offering a free bottle of tallow capsules when you buy both the FEM and MOFO products (or two of one of those). Consuming tallow is helpful for nutrient absorption from the other food you’re consuming (this special ends at the end of the month). Links to both can be found at the link in our profile bio. -Brianna #ttc #fertility #fertilityjourney #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #womenshealth #menshealth #hormonehealth
It may have taken me a full month of listening to It may have taken me a full month of listening to 20-min chunks on 1.5x speed, but I finally finished the 4.5-hour long podcast on male and female fertility by @hubermanlab. All I can say is, men - there’s a lot YOU can be doing to support conception if pregnancy is the goal. 📣😅 Here were the top takeaways I got from the episode. You can visit the episode page to find time stamps for these various points and listen to the science behind them. The entire podcast is super fascinating because Huberman goes in-depth to how fertility and conception actually work. He gives some other suggestions for when to seek fertility help as well, based on age and situation, which I didn’t include here. Nutrition preparation wasn’t covered in this podcast but that’s definitely something that should be focused on starting at least 6 months before you wish to conceive. That’s for both women AND men. If you listened to the podcast, what else did you find most helpful? - Brianna Episode link (clickable link in IG bio): https://hubermanlab.com/how-to-optimize-fertility-in-males-and-females/ #ttc #fertility #fertilityjourney #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #womenshealth #menshealth #hormonehealth
Raw garlic has a ton of benefits, but the two spec Raw garlic has a ton of benefits, but the two specific ones that interest me for pregnancy are: - Its antibacterial properties that will hopefully kill off bad bacteria, like GBS - Its prebiotic properties which feed the good gut bacteria #pregnancytips #pregnant #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #motherhood #newmom #momlife #childbirth #labor
I think the lyrics should actually be “Preggo gi I think the lyrics should actually be “Preggo girls move like this” 😅 Can’t believe we’re in the third trimester already! #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #childbirth #labor #pregnancy #fitpregnancy #healthypregnancy #fitmom #wellnesswednesday
Want to give your baby the best protection against Want to give your baby the best protection against getting sick now and later in childhood and adulthood? Breastfeed - for as long as you can! A baby or toddler who is sick less often not only means a happier child and happier parents, it also means less doctor’s visits and less financial expense for you, too. Planning to breastfeed and want to set yourself up for success? Download our free e-guide, “4 Keys to a Successful Start to Breastfeeding” at goliveabundance.com/GLAMamas (or the link in our profile bio). #breastfeedingtips #breastmilk #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #pregnancytips #parentinghacks #parentingtips
Did you know @homedepot offers a free kids’ work Did you know @homedepot offers a free kids’ workshop on the first Saturday of every month? We didn’t until recently and we will definitely be attending them whenever we can going forward! If you can’t stay to make the project there (or if your child is sick), you can take a kit to-go and do it at home. They give each child a little orange apron at their first workshop and each project comes with a special pin that they can collect each month. So well done, Home Depot! #parentingtips #parentinghacks #momlife #newmom #motherhood #firsttimemom #momlife #dadlife #toddleractivities #toddlerideas #toddlerlife
Our skin is our largest organ and it absorbs whate Our skin is our largest organ and it absorbs whatever we put on it. I’ve been slowly going through my beauty and skincare products over the years and swapping what I can for better ingredients. Finding a clean foundation that I love has been super hard, but I finally found it! I still need to find a great clean mascara. Each one I’ve tried has just been okay. If you have a favorite, please share it in the comments! - Brianna #cleanbeauty #cleanproducts #nontoxicliving #nontoxicbeauty #nontoxicskincare #beautytips #makeuptips #healthjourney #hormonehealth
Download our free e-guide for “4 Keys for a Succ Download our free e-guide for “4 Keys for a Successful Start to Breastfeeding” at the link in our profile bio. It shares the must-know info for getting a successful start to breastfeeding as soon as your baby is born! Share this post with an expecting mama in your circle 💗 #breastfeedingtips #breastfeedingmomma #breastfeedingisnatural #breastmilk #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #labor #pregnancytips #childbirth #thebump #whattoexpect #pregnantbelly #pregnantlife #pregnantmama #healthypregnancy #fitpregnancy #naturalbirth #naturalbirthing
Pregnancy-safe exercises coached by Irene featurin Pregnancy-safe exercises coached by Irene featuring the sandbell. The dynamic added weight shifts as you use the sandbell, which improves core stability, grip strength and even balance. Link to this great exercise tool at the link in our profile bio. #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #childbirth #labor #pregnancy #healthypregnancy
Why did it take us this long to make our own gummy Why did it take us this long to make our own gummy “fruit snacks” at home?! Packed with protein thanks to the gelatin, lower in sugar, zero food coloring and zero processed sugar. And to top it all off, it’s an activity that my 3-year-old loves to do! I shared the gelatin and gummy molds we used in our most recent blog at the link in our profile bio, or you can type the URL into your browser: goliveabundance.com/gummies. Gelatin is almost all protein and is high in glycine. It helps bone and skin health, and also supports brain health. The only other ingredients needed to make gummies are water and fruit juice. #toddleractivities #toddlermom #toddlermeals #toddlerfood #toddlerfun #preschoolactivities #healthysnacks
In my video about eating eggs during pregnancy for In my video about eating eggs during pregnancy for choline, I promised to share the other ways I’m getting choline in my diet. Here’s my daily routine for getting at least 900mg of choline per day: 💊 @fullwellfertility prenatal 🥩 @ancestralsupplements liver pills 🥄 2-3 tsp of @bodybio PC 🍳Eating 3+ eggs a day Choline supports the transport of nutrients across the placenta and baby’s cognitive development. 🧠 Its role is AS important as folate for preventing neural tube defects, yet no one talks about it! Studies show that women who consume high amounts of choline have better placental function, reduced risk of preeclampsia and their babies had better cognitive functioning! #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #childbirth #labor #pregnancy #fertility #fertilityjourney #healthypregnancy #pregnancydiet #pregnancyfood
I started having all-day/all-night nausea at 5 wee I started having all-day/all-night nausea at 5 weeks this pregnancy. Much worse than my first pregnancy! After a rough five weeks, I started researching the commonly prescribed meds for pregnancy nausea and learned that some women see improvement just by taking higher doses of vitamin B6. I decided to give it a shot and it worked amazingly for me! I took 25mg of B6 three times a day and it kept the nausea at bay (it went away completely around 14 weeks). I wanted to share this with others who are hoping to avoid medications for pregnancy nausea, in case it helps you, too! #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #childbirth #labor #pregnancy
My “kick the $#*t out of GBS” protocol this pr My “kick the $#*t out of GBS” protocol this pregnancy has a number of elements. One of them is ensuring I am eating prebiotic foods to feed my probiotic foods. This helps grow the good bacteria in my gut so that it does its job and also kill off the bad bacteria. Great prebiotic foods that I’m focusing on are: - Berries - Apples - Soaked chia seeds - Green bananas - Cooked and cooked potatoes eaten cold or slightly heated - Cacao powder Anyone else test positive in a previous pregnancy and working to prevent it this round? #healthypregnancy #healthypregnancyeating #pregnancytips #pregnancyhealth #pregnant #expecting #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester
The break in winter temps this upcoming weekend ha The break in winter temps this upcoming weekend has us thinking of spring cleaning! We’re posting this throwback of when Brianna used our favorite nontoxic cleaner to prep the toys on Brooks’s birthday cakes last summer. They have a great sale right now where you can get $50 off super saver bundles with the code “GALS50” or 40% off regular bundles with code “LOVEFON” using the link in our profile bio. #nontoxicliving #lowtox #nontoxic #affiliate
Pregnant and planning to breastfeed? There are thi Pregnant and planning to breastfeed? There are things you can do now before you have your baby to help make your breastfeeding journey and the postpartum period smooth! Get our e-guide at the link in our profile bio. #breastfeedingtips #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #pregnancytips
While there are countless highlights and beautiful While there are countless highlights and beautiful things about pregnancy, there are also discomforts we mamas have to deal with, too. Morning (ahem, all day) sickness has to be one of the worst ones! I am grateful that my nausea subsided shortly after the first trimester, but I was pretty miserable during the time. It was so tough to eat a high quality diet and have the energy to chase around my 3-year-old. Thankfully I had a lot of help when I needed it! After having just dealt with it recently, I continue to think of all the ladies whose nausea is STILL there even after the first trimester…or those who have to deal with it throughout their entire pregnancy…or those who have hyperemesis gravidarum. I understand how hard it is just to get through a single day, and the guilt that can arise when you can’t eat some of the nutritious foods you want. You are a warrior for what you are battling each day for your baby! If you’re in the thick of it, comment and let us know so that we can pray for you and send positive thoughts your way! #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #pregnancy #postpartum #fourthtrimester #hyperemesisgravidarum
Remaining strong and active during pregnancy means Remaining strong and active during pregnancy means: 🔸 Better blood glucose regulation and metabolism (which slow down throughout pregnancy) 🔸More energy 🔸Better ability to handle the physical requirements of labor 🔸Quicker healing and recovery after labor 🔸An easier transition into postpartum with a newborn and all the extra stuff you suddenly find yourself carrying! Personal trainer and GLA counterpart (and Brianna’s mama), Irene, approves each of these exercises for first and early second trimesters in pregnancy (before your belly becomes prominent). #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #childbirth #labor #pregnancy #healtypregnancy #healthymama #healthymom
Instagram removed our audio from the original post Instagram removed our audio from the original post of this video for some reason, so we had to share this amazing breastfeeding win again! Check it out! 👏💗 If you’ve breastfed a child before, tell us what you’re proud of and we’ll feature it in our series! Simply comment, send us a DM or email us at thrive@goliveabundance.com. Your stories help encourage and support other current and future breastfeeding mamas! 💕 #breastfeedingtips #breastfeedingmomma #breastfeedingisnatural #breastmilk #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momtok #pregnancytips
Here’s how I approach my omega-3 fatty acid inta Here’s how I approach my omega-3 fatty acid intake. I’m not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, it’s just what I aim for based on the research I’ve done over the years on adult needs for this essential nutrient and also for optimal fetal development. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and support brain and eye health. Eating fatty fish 2-3x per week is a great starting place to work towards for people who wonder if they’re getting enough DHA & EPA! Also, I had a heck of a time eating fish in the first trimester but was able to continue taking my @ancestralsupplements fish egg capsules at least. Pregnancy definitely requires giving yourself grace with food aversions, continuously trying new ways to get the nutrition you seek if you can’t eat your normal foods and also testing out your aversions every once in a while to see if you can stomach them again. I didn’t think I could eat sardines again because the thought of them made my stomach turn, but I am actually able to eat them again now. It’s just a mental block at this point and I can get past it, thankfully! #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #expecting #pregnantlife #pregnant #motherhood #newmom #momlife #pregnancy #fertility #fertilityjourney #postpartum #fourthtrimester
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