Eco Pregnancy and Baby

Mother’s Day is almost here! So make plans now to pamper yourself. I know you’re busy, but who deserves it more than a mama to be? And remember, you’re pampering for two, now. So here are a few suggestions.

1. Eat something umami. Not because it’s good for you. Do it because the word sounds like ‘ooh mommy’ and it makes you say mmmm. Umami is the fifth taste (after sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It turns out, our taste buds think foods that contain L-glutamate are yummy in a soothing kind of way. Umami foods include parmesan cheese, chicken, shitaki mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and truffles.
2. Take a nap. A 30-minute snooze is much more than an indulgence, it’s a prenatal necessity.  You need it to grow a healthy baby, and for your own healthy heart and mind. So when your body says sleep, listen.
3. Relax in the bath. Choose soothing bath and body products made with green ingredients — organic lavender, yarrow, thyme, peppermint, rosemary, salts and essential oils (like the products pictured here). Soon enough you won’t have the luxury of time for a really relaxing bath, so savor the moments. ‘Nuff said?

Tags: eco-moms, green gifts, green pregnancy

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