There is a lot of information to take in when preparing for a healthy pregnancy, baby, and birth.  And, how can you even begin to prepare your body for pregnancy without getting overwhelmed with where to go?  Unfortunately,  most caregivers don’t offer mom the nutritional advice that she needs in order to start off on the right foot.

And, it is often so expensive to invest in a library of pregnancy, birth and baby ebooks.

That is why I am so excited about this pregnancy ebook bundle! 

This is a wealth of important health information for your pregnancy, birth and baby at an affordable price.

I have no doubt about it.  After being an avid student of nutrition as well as aiding moms during pregnancy and labor the health of a mom will determine the health of her baby and her labor.  This bundle should not be passed up! 

Get the information you need by having

• 29 ebooks at your finger tips
• 7 meal plans
• lots of FREE bonus material

This is a $450 value for only $34.95! 

This deal is for a limited time. Don’t miss it!  Check out what you are getting below!

9 ebooks about fertility and health

Fertilise Yourself by Natalie Kringoudis of Melbourne Natural Fertility ($19.95)

This ebook is all about priming your body for fertility, with plenty of
tips and tricks for a wellness overhaul, and the ‘how to’ steps to set yourself up to win. If you’re
struggling with your fertility, or even just your general health, this ebook can help you navigate your
way to being fueled and fighting fertility fit!

Making Super Sperm by Bridgit Danner of Joyful Mammas ($29.00)

The genetics of your baby are 50% from the dad, and 30 – 70 % of
infertility cases involve male factor. Get a strong start for your baby by Making Super Sperm from the
start!

Fertility Smoothies: Elixirs for Optimal Fertility by Hethir Rodriguez of Natural Fertility
Info ($19.95)

In this book Hethir shares with you how to create a wide variety of
delicious superfood smoothies to help boost your fertility naturally.

Overcoming Infertility with EFT by Sarah Holland of Fertile Mindset
($20.00)

The ultimate guide and practical workbook using the cutting edge
technique of EFT for emotional healing on your fertility journey. Includes detailed but simple to follow
EFT instructions, and easy to use worksheets to recognize and reverse your own negative beliefs and
self-talk surrounding trying for a baby, heal yourself from traumas and damaging experiences that maybe harming your fertility and much much more!

Eat Your Way to Parenthood by Gabriela Rosa of Natural Fertility
Breakthrough ($35.00)

Gabriela Rosa reminds us how a balanced and nutritious diet provides
the building blocks for a healthy sperm, egg and baby. This book is both a guide to the process of
fertility and the basics of good nutrition, as well as a manual of recipes that cleverly combine the
scientific research with balanced, tasty and nutritious ingredients.

Maiden to Mother by Stephanie Brandt Cornais of Mama and Baby Love

The Mama and Baby Love Guide to a Conscious Childbearing Year,
containing easy-to-understand information about everything you absolutely must know as you begin
your journey to motherhood. Stephanie gives you all the juicy tidbits, and lessons she has learned from
working with pregnant couples for the past decade and from her own experience with being pregnant
and a new mom.

Zero in on Ovulation by Sally Moran of Get Pregnant Fast ($17.00)

Knowing when you ovulate shouldn’t be a mystery, but many women
struggle to understand when their most fertile time of month is. Learn about the different methods of
determining ovulation, what can delay ovulation, what herbs help promote ovulation or cervical fluid,
symptoms of ovulation, problems with ovulation (including PCOS and luteal phase defect), the effects
of using Clomid or Femara, and more. Bonus sections on male infertility, baby gender selection,
frequently asked ovulation questions, as well as one-on-one e-mail consultation with the author.

A Modern Girl’s Guide to Natural Fertility by Marni Hotchkiss of Bridge to Baby
($15.00)

Natural fertility in today’s modern world encompasses the foods we eat,
our behaviors, and our thoughts. Take a deeper look into how tools/apps as well as the right foods and
other holistic approaches can positively impact pregnancy success.

Cleansing for Conception by Donielle Baker of Naturally Knocked Up
($6.95)

There are times in our life where we need to simply slow down and
allow our bodies to clear out the toxins we’re exposed to on a daily basis. One of these times is when
you’re thinking about becoming pregnant. This ebook will show you the many ways that you can alter
your diet and lifestyle so that your body naturally and gently cleanses in preparation for conception.
(pre-release copy – no one else will see it until late summer 2013!)

Three Strategies for Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Russell Davis of The Fertile Mind
($9.97)

Research shows utilizing mind-body techniques can double your
chances of getting pregnant. This ebook contains practical steps to get off the emotional roller-coaster,
find a sense of peace on your journey and actively utilizing your mind-body link to increase your
chances of success.

2 ebooks that speak to the heart

Pain Redeemed by Natasha Metzler of NatashaMetzler.com ($4.95)

The author of Pain Redeemed takes you on a journey through her own
walk with infertility and with honesty and raw truthfulness tells the story of God meeting her there,
right in the middle.”

Celebrating Pregnancy Again by Francesca Cox of so this is love ($8.00)

This book is to encourage any bereaved mother experiencing
pregnancy again, and help her embrace this bittersweet journey.

12 real food recipe ebooks

The Food Healing Recipe Book for Endometriosis by Melissa Meyer of Cure
Endometriosis ($27.00)

Specifically chosen recipes to help women with Endometriosis. Having
personally used these recipes and this way of eating, I decided to compile some of my favorite recipes.
My partner, also happens to be a chef, so they are all tasty and nutritious!

Meal Planning Guide for Healthy Thyroid by Magdalena Wszelaki of The Thyroid Diet Coach
($17.00)

Struggling with meal ideas? No time to cook? Bored with the same
menu each week? Confused what you can or cannot eat for thyroid health? Then this guide will equip
you with tools to make cooking fun, easy and nourishing. Learn about evolving meals, 15-min meals,
dressing ideas, get healthy snack lists and a meal plan.

Thrifty Food Plan Experience by Millie Cooper of Real Food for Less
Money ($8.95)

You can enjoy traditional foods while on thrifty budget. 67 pages of
thoughts, tips and ideas plus a 2 week menu plan, over 40 recipes and links to many more.

Divine Dinners: Gluten-Free, Nourishing, Family-Friendly Meals by Lydia Shatney of Divine Health From
The Inside Out ($14.95)

A collection of recipes that can be paired together to make entire meals.
All the recipes are lower in sugars/carbs than that of the standard American diet. Recipes are gluten free
and tested time and time again on family and friends with great results.

Lacto-Fermentation by Wardee Harmon of GNOWFGLINS ($20.00)

A 155-page, 23-lesson digital book with detailed instruction on
fermenting fruits, vegetables, beans, meats, dairy, and grains. The book will expose you to a variety of
fermentation methods — using salt, whey, or other starter cultures. Recipes go beyond fermentation
methodology and include spices and seasonings to improve the flavor of the final product.

Real Food Ingredient Guide by Kelly of Kelly the Kitchen Kop ($22.95)

Confused about which ingredients are good for you and which ones to
avoid? Get a quick-reference list of what to look for at the store or farm, with many listings including a
good-better-best recommendation. Also this newly REVISED edition includes bonus material:
Bringing Your Family from Junk Food to Real Food!

The Everything Beans Book by Katie Kimball of <ahref=”http://www.kitchenstewardship.com” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>Kitchen Stewardship
($8.95)

Fall in love with legumes because they’re frugal and delicious.
Kimball’s recipes span everything from appetizer to dessert, and the introductory pages will help you
cook dry beans like a pro, understand their health benefits, and even get ideas to reduce the…you
know…flatulence often connected with beans.

Just Making Ice Cream my Marilyn Beard of Just Making Noise ($12.00)

Because we all deserve a special treat now and then – but it doesn’t
mean we can’t choose to do it in a healthier way! It includes 113 pages and over 70 recipes to choose
through all 4 seasons of the year… who says ice cream is only for the summer?!

Grain-free/Gluten-free Baking by Stephanie Brandt Cornais of Mama and Baby
Love ($9.99)

If you can’t cook and you can’t bake – this book is for you. I taught
myself how to cook, and then I taught myself how to bake. You can too. 20 easy recipes, full of tips and
tricks for beginners; recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, pizza crusts and more!

Simple Food for Spring by Shannon Stonger of Nourishing Days ($10.00)

Simple Food {for spring} is a grain-free cookbook that emphasize real
food and sustainable living. This 80-page edition contains all of the freshness of spring with a focus on
cultured dairy salad dressings, wild edibles, and using all of those fresh greens. Each of the 28 recipes
includes full-color photos.

Simple Food for Winter by Shannon Stonger of Nourishing Days ($10.00)

Simple Food {for winter} is the first of what I hope to be four seasonal
cookbooks that emphasize real food and sustainable living. This 58 page book contains 30 recipes, 10
full-color photos, and three essays.

Happy Mom, Healthy Family Meal Planning Workshop and eCookbook by Lisa Byrne of Wellgrounded Life ($29.00)

A practical, flexible and enjoyable way to make peace with the task
that comes every day: preparing meals. This workshop equips you with techniques to make truly
family-friendly, whole-foods recipes through a webinar presentation, meal planning templates &
worksheets, demo videos plus a downloadable cookbook filled with 89 tried-and-true delicious recipes.
Who could want more? (Besides a personal chef perhaps!)

6 pregnancy and birth ebooks

Healthy Pregnancy Super Foods by Kate Tietje of Modern Alternative
Mama ($8.95)

If you’re struggling with how to eat healthy to prepare for and during
pregnancy, simplify it with this book. There are only two rules: avoid junk, and eat super foods. Plus 30
healthy, super-food-filled recipes!

UnBound Birth by Jenny Yarbrough of UnBound Birth ($4.99)

Unbound Birth: How to Have a Natural Birth in the Hospital is an
inspiring collection of natural hospital birth stories. With determination, information, preparation, andsupport, Jennifer offers women hope for the beauty of a natural birth within a hospital setting.

Breast to Bib by Kate Tietje of Modern Alternative Mama ($8.95)

Make feeding babies easier with this practical guide to healthy
breastfeeding, introducing solids, and handling picky toddlers. The book also includes over 30 baby
and toddler-friendly recipes.

My Buttered Life: Baby Edition by Renee Harris from MadeOn Skin Care ($5.00)

This ebook includes 5 recipes, each with 5 ingredients or less. The
recipes include baby massage oil, baby balm, creamy baby lotion, diaper rash cream and oatmeal milk
bath. Each recipe has an accompanying video, a list of where to buy ingredients and supplies, and a
cost analysis to compare with store-bought products.

Forty Weeks of Pregnancy Development by Angela England of The Untrained
Housewife ($9.95)

What happens during each week of pregnancy? Now you’ll hear how
each week of pregnancy brings changes to both you and your baby! Enjoy the extra information about
common issues such as morning sickness, back pain, and more!

Embracing Beauty: practical style for every shape and season of motherhood
by Trina Holden of trinaholden.com ($9.00)

A style guide that gets to the heart of beauty, and helps women identify
and embrace their personal style through all the changes of motherhood.

Bonus Material

• Six Tips to Enhance Fertility in Women with PCOS by Jess Pedersen CHCC of Be Mama Be Well
• Top Food Myths by Dr. Marlene Merritt of Merritt Wellness
• Break the Sugar Habit ebook by Lisa Byrne of Well Grounded Life
• The introduction to Primal Moms Look Good Naked ebook, audio by Peggy Emch from The Primal Parent
• Secrets of Stress Resilient Moms, audio teleclass by Lisa Byrne of Well Grounded
  Life
• Making Super Sperm, audio book by Bridgit Danner of Joyful Mammas
• It Takes Two to Make a Healthy Baby (audio) with Dr. Erika Siegel of Nourish Me
• Food for Fertility daily checklist by Donielle Baker of Naturally Knocked Up

7 week long meal plans

To help you get started on a whole foods diet, we’ve also included a variety of meal plans to fit your
needs!

• Jess Pedersen CHHC of Be Mama Be Well The Be Mama Be Well Meal Planner is an
  alkalizing plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free plan that excludes highly processed foods. The Be Mama
  Be Well Meal Planner is meant to help you detoxify your body, cleanse your liver, balance your
  hormones, eliminate food-induced mood swings, and boost your nutrient intake.
• KerryAnn Foster of Cooking
  Traditional Foods The Cooking Traditional Foods’ Menu Mailer covers breakfast,
  lunch and dinner based on the guidelines in the Naturally Knocked Up Fertility Foods
  Checklist.
• Mary Vance of www.MaryVanceNC.com Autoimmune plan for those who have
  Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis or other autoimmune conditions. Excludes the inflammatory foods
  most likely to aggravate autoimmune conditions: gluten, dairy, soy, grains (for the most part, at least
  corn), nightshades, nuts, eggs.
• Jill Marks of Modern
  Alternative Pregnancy Proper nutrition plays a vital role in fertility, pregnancy, and
  breastfeeding. This meal plan is gluten-free with real, whole foods to optimize your health and give
  your baby a wonderful start!
• Therese Asmus of Artistta
  This menu plan does it’s best to include a variety of meals that aren’t only pleasing to the pallet,
  but are also excellent sources of the many nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy.
• Amy of PCOS
  Diva Spring Meal Plan (includes: Getting Started Guide, Recipes and Shopping
  List) is a whole food based, gluten-free, processed soy-free, and low dairy (or easily can be made dairyfree) plan. You don’t need a crazy diet to increase your fertility, you just need to get in the kitchen and
  start cooking delicious, nutrient-dense meals.
• Joanna Steven, author of Well-Rounded. Plant based, whole foods based,
  with a mix of nourishing raw and cooked recipes for the vegan or vegetarian woman.

Bonus Offerings

• One month meal ebook from My Humble
  Kitchen
• Free Fertility Relaxation Program from Circle and
  Bloom
• One month premium membership at Fertility Flower
• one hour video seminar with Russell Davis of The
  Fertile Mind

Giveaways worth $1130.00!

But that’s not all – it’s $1130.00 times two! There will be one grand prize winner who will
receive each and every one of the following products/services.¹ All of which will help you on
your way to growing your family. And then we’ll be giving away each of the products separately toindividual winners as well, so you get more chances to win these fabulous products.

$25 gift certificate to MadeOn Skin Care ($25.00) – Choose from Simply
Soothing Rash Cream, or Beesilk Jr for your baby. Or, shop for you and buy Beesilk hard lotion bars or
a pack of tinted lip balms. All products are made with safe and natural ingredients. (includes free
shipping)

Fertility Detox Cleanse Program from Bridgit Danner
($125.00) – Get your body primed for baby with this professionally-led detox program (food supplies to
be purchased by recipient.)

Still Standing mug from Still Standing Magazine ($13.99) – Still Standing is an
online magazine for those dealing with infertility and baby loss, offering resources and hope.

Making Babies DVDs from Bulk Herb Store ($75.00) – Three fun, informational,
and colorful DVDs include deliciously healthy recipes, remedies and herbal concoctions that cover the
fertility, pregnancy, and post-partum time in your life. At the Bulk Herb Store we want to teach you
what we know and inspire you to learn and research beyond that with our homemade herbal remedies,
our experiences, and the tested wisdom of others.

ibasal thermometer from FairHaven Health ($59.95) – The ibasal is a
computerized digital basal thermometer that helps you maximize your changes of conceiving by
accurately measuring your BBT and interpreting this data to produce a fertility prediction in advance of
ovulation.

One bottle of FertilAid for Women from FairHaven Health ($28.95) – FertilAid for Women is a
fertility enhancing supplement designed to help restore hormonal balance, support reproductive
wellness, and optimize your chances of conceiving.

Femmenessence MacaHarmony from Natural Health International ($69.98) – Femmenessence
MacaHarmony is a natural approach to hormone balance and supporting fertility without introducing
hormones from outside of the body.

Medium Fertility Kit (LH and HCG tests) from Kisses from Above ($18.00) – Includes 30 ovulation and 10 pregnancy
tests. Everything you need in one easy-to-order kit! Both the ovulation and pregnancy tests will come
in the strip format, as shown in the picture.

Herbal kit from Mountain Rose Herbs ($56.20) – FecundiTea, Nurse-Me
Rhyme Tea, “Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Years” by Susun Weed, Evening Embrace
Aroma Spray, and 4 oz. each of Red Clover, Dandelion Leaf and Raspberry Leaf.

One bottle of cod liver oil from Green Pasture ($44.00) – Green Pastures is dedicate to
providing their customers with high-quality sacred-food oils just as they were made prior to the
industrialized food and farming revolution. They are committed to providing the community with
nothing but pure, unadulterated, non-industrialized wild-caught fish liver oils.

Set of six essential oils from Plant Therapy ($48.68) – Romance Set Includes 100%
Pure, Therapeutic Grade of: Sensual, Peppermint, Energy, Headache Relief, Tranquil, & Invigor-Aid. 10 ml each

Natural Cycle Relaxation Program from Circle and Bloom
($59.00) – Start today to feel in greater control over your fertility success with our downloadable
program which includes 28 unique guided meditations to support you in communicating with your
body and tapping into your innate ability to create.

Year subscription to Fertility Flower (sympto-thermal charting) ($40.00) -
Fertility charting is simple, effective and teaches you about your body. When you “chart”, you learn to
recognize when you’re fertile and when you’re not so that you can target your baby-making activities at
the most fruitful time.

Complimentary consultation at the Metabolic Treatment
Center ($100.00 value) – Dr. Schuler or another metabolic treatment specialist at
Metabolic Treatment Center will review an individual’s history, medication, supplementation, diet, and
symptoms and provide an initial assessment review (phone, Skype, or at the Bloomington office).

SpermCheck Kit ($39.99) – The only at-home sperm test for
men! Results in 10 minutes, 98% accurate, private and convenient!

Preseed lubricant from Baby Hopes ($21.50)- Pre~Seed lubricant replenishes
your natural moisture while providing an optimal environment for sperm.

Fertile Soul of Yoga DVD from Nourish and
Bloom ($25.00) – Fertile Soul of Yoga DVD offers fertility enhancing yoga, meditation,
and abdominal and femoral massage demonstration.

What to Eat & Why audio program by Nichi Hirsch Kuechle of My Healthy Beginning
($197.00) – This program is set up with three modules: Preconception, Pregnancy, and
Postpartum with nearly two hours worth of content that you can immediately
implement.

A Practical Guide to Children’s Health ebook by Kate Tetje of Modern Alternative
Mama ($17.95) – A well-researched ebook on raising healthy children.

The Woman Code book by Alisa Vitti ($25.99) – WomanCode by Alisa Vitti will guide you on how
to Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power
Source.

Naturally Knocked Up book by Donielle Baker ($18.95) -
Your guide to increasing the odds of conception through natural living and nourishing foods.

Rebuild from Depression book by Amanda Rose ($19.97) – This book on depression
describes the research basis for the nutrient-depression link, highlighting the nutrients with the
strongest basis in research. With seven specific nutrients in mind, the authors review each of the food
groups recommending how to improve the diet for the long-term.

Extra discounts for bundle
purchasers

• 25% off ebooks from Kate Tietje at Modern Alternative Mama
• 25% off any purchase at Cooking Traditional Foods, including our renewable menu plan
  subscriptions.
• $3.00 off a large Simply Soothing Rash Cream from MadeOn Lotion
• 20% off products from Sarah Holland at Fertile Mindset
• 40% off any ebook from Katie Kimball at Kitchen Stewardship
• 20% off books by Millie Cooper at Real Food for Less Money
• 10% off essential oils and products at Plant Therapy
• 40% off all Making Babies products from the Bulk Herb Store
• 15% off products at Kisses from Above
• 25% off BeMama Fertility Cleanse Programs with Jess Pedersen CHHC of Be Mama Be Well
• 10% off at FairHaven Health (excludes OvaCare and Preseed)
• 25% off your first visit at the Metabolic Treatment Center
• Receive 2 boxes Femmenessence MacaHarmony, 3 boxes of pH Quintessence, and 1 box Sole
  Stones for only $99.00 (52%off) at Natural Health International
• 20% off all programs at The Fertile Mind

Important fine print to read

1) All purchases are non-refundable due to the short duration of this sale and no late sales will be
offered. 2) All giveaway products are sponsored by the individual companies, most of which are
limited to shipping within the United States. The grand prize package will be shipped by Naturally
Knocked Up LLC and is available to US and Canada, excluding the consultation which is available
only in the US. ¹To enter the giveaway without purchase send a 3×5 postcard to
Naturally Knocked Up LLC PO Box 26 Burnips, MI 49314 by May 14, 2013. 3) All products are
downloadable ebooks and audio files. You will not be shipped any physical goods with your purchase
of the natural fertility ebook bundle, but will be sent a link where you can download all of the material.
4) It is your responsibility to download all the files before June 1th, 2013. 5) Bonus offers are only eligible once per purchase, expire at midnight on May 31, 2013 and are the sole responsibility of the
sponsor. 6) The above links are affiliate links, thank you for supporting this affiliate partner. 7) Please
understand the information shared through this natural fertility ebook bundle is not intended to
substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, but rather to encourage perhaps a
new discussion or conversation with your own physicians and health care providers and to inspire you
to continue to research healthy alternatives.

There may be many reasons for this.  Some mother’s don’t realize how important it is to have a doula on their birth team until they are about to give birth and all their friends want to know who they decided to use for a doula. Other mother’s have no idea what a doula is until she gets close to their due date and begins to ask more questions about what a birth experience might be like.  And still, other mothers just get caught up in their busy schedules and then {smack} the fact that they are about to have a baby nearly hits them in the face.

There are many reasons that it can be so important to book a doula early.

Many book up fast.  Many doulas in the High Country have small children and most only take one or so a month due to childcare constraints as well as the intensity of being on call 24/7 for a mother who has her due date approaching.  As a doula we commit to serving the women in our care and this can be an intense commitment at times.  A good doula will only take what she can handle to give each mother the attention she needs.

A Doula can benefit you throughout your pregnancy.  Depending on which doula you hire some of us have packages that are helpful during your whole pregnancy.  Often times there are many questions a mom has that they don’t even think to ask their caregivers or they want to dialogue with a support person about it a little longer.  Perhaps an caregiver’s office can even be a little intimidating or you forget what you want to ask until later.  A doula can help you understand your care from your caregiver better and even know other options that you have that he/she may not mention.

Peace of Mind.  Why not book your doula shortly after you find out you are pregnant for peace of mind. You can rest assured that you will get the care you need and deserve.  Having a doula on your birth team really can be priceless for you, your partner, and your caregiver as well.  Always during pregnancy the less stress the better for both mommy and baby.  A doula can be a tool to reduce the stresses that pregnancy can bring about.

Be Confident of Your Birth Choices.  Have no regrets and understand the choices you have for birth.  Get wonderful information in order to connect with the right caregiver and have all the information that you need to make really educated choices for a satisfying birth experience.  Enjoy your birth and have no fear.

Do you have any other thoughts on why it might be a good idea to book a doula early?

Yep, you read that right.  By hiring a doula you can actually save money.  It is no secret that the costs of healthcare and be through the roof.  Have you ever seen an itemized bill for a birth?

Many studies have documented the benefit of having a doula present during childbirth.

Benefits such as

• A 50% reduction of c-sections
• Labor length reduced by 25%
• The use of Pitocin reduced by 40%
• Epidural and other pain medication requests reduced by 60%
• Reduced negative feelings about childbirth experiences
• Greater success in breastfeeding
• Adjust easier to a new family dynamics
• Have a feeling of empowerment
• Less post-partum depression
• Lower incidence of abuse

*Source: Klaus, Kennell, Klaus

All these benefits can save you money in the long run.  Ultimately a doula can help you save money by helping prevent unnecessary and costly procedures.  By hiring a doula you can stay in the know during your pregnancy, labor, and post-partum periods.   You can have the peace of mind of having a trained professional there to encourage you along the way, answer your non-medical birth questions, and help you think through other questions that you might not even think of asking.

Not only will you most likely save money by hiring a doula you can also have a more peaceful experience of welcoming your little one into the world.  You will experience less stress when you have support and someone to answer all your questions.

Can you afford not to hire a doula?

Many doulas like myself will barter for services, and accept payment plans if you ask.  Do yourself and your baby a favor, you will remember you and your baby’s birth experience for the rest of your life.

That’s only $0.87 per book to gain inspiration, encouragement, and the practical resources you need for your own healthy lifestyle. Plus, receive $49 of additional FREE Bonuses, and be entered to win one of 3 great prizes.

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When you purchase the Healthy Living eBook collection, you will get instant access to each of the 34 eBooks listed below.

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Real Food Meals for the Whole Family

Have Your Fruits… and Veggies, Too! by Laura Coppinger @ Heavenly Homemakers ($5.95)

Real {Fast} Food by Trina Holden @ Trina Holden ($6)

20 Minute Meals by Leigh Ann Dutton @ Intentional by Grace ($4.99)

Real Food… Real Easy by various bloggers @ The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)

Baking, Snacks and Desserts

Smart Sweets by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship ($8.95)

Healthy Snacks To Go by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship ($8.95)

Sourdough A to Z by Wardee Harmon @ GNOWFGLINS ($20)

Homemade “Everything” (Condiments, Pantry Basics, etc.)

Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber @ Nourishing Joy ($7.99)

Easy. Homemade. by Mandi Ehman @ Life Your Way ($3.99)

Grain Free and Paleo/Primal Eating

Grain Free Meal Plan Cookbook by Cara Faus @ Health, Home & Happiness ($18)

Toadally Primal Smoothies by Todd @ Primal Toad ($9.95)

Simple Food {for spring} by Shannon @ Nourishing Days ($10)

Simple Food {for winter} by Shannon @ Nourishing Days ($10)

Well Fed (Paleo Recipes) by Melissa Joulwan @ The Clothes Make The Girl ($14.95)

Saving Money on Real Food

Real Food on a Real Budget by Stephanie Langford @ Keeper of the Home ($18.99)

Plan It, Don’t Panic by Stephanie Langford @ Keeper of the Home ($4.99)

Don’t Compost It, Cook It by April Patel @ An Apple a Day Wisdom ($2.99)

Skincare and Beauty

My Buttered Life (Baby edition) by Renee Harris @ Hard Lotion ($5)

My Buttered Life (Gift edition) by Renee Harris @ Hard Lotion ($5)

My Buttered Life (Summer edition) by Renee Harris @ Hard Lotion ($5)

Simple Scrubs to Make and Give by Stacy Karen @ A Delightful Home ($3.99)

Food on Your Face for Acne and Oily Skin by Leslie @ Crunchy Betty ($7.99)

Holistic Mama’s Guide to Homemade Skincare by Roxanne King @ The Holistic Mama ($19)

Homesteading, Gardening and Preserving

Your Custom Homestead by Jill Winger @ The Prairie Homestead ($4.99)

Guide to Gardening and Preserving by Laura Coppinger @ Heavenly Homemakers ($7.95)

Apartment Gardening by Jami Leigh @ Young Wife’s Guide ($2.99)

Healthy Lifestyle

Simple Living by Lorilee Lippincott @ Loving Simple Living ($2.99)

Herbal Nurturing by Michele Augur @ Frugal Granola ($8.95)

Simple Natural Health by Nina Nelson @ Shalom Mama ($17)

Healthy Homemaking by Stephanie Langford @ Keeper of the Home ($12.95)

Music: An Essential Ingredient for Life by Resound School of Music ($6.99)

Pregnancy and Babies

Breast to Bib by Kate Tietje @ Modern Alternative Pregnancy ($8.95)

Healthy Pregnancy Super Foods by Kate Tietje @ Modern Alternative Pregnancy ($8.95)

Unbound Birth by Jenny Yarborough @ The Southern Institute ($4.99)

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I don’t claim to have the “Mother of the Year Award” or even the “Mother of the Month” for that matter.  To be honest, many times I feel like an all around failure as a mom.  I just birthed my third child nearly 10 weeks ago and I feel like my life has been chaos since several months before little precious #3 was born.  Don’t get me wrong I love my children and I am extra thankful for every single day that they are on this planet with me, but that doesn’t mean that there are times that I’ve wanted to tear my hair out.  Now I know why everyone looks at you like you are crazy when you have three kids under four.  Sometimes I feel like a freak show the way people look at us. And, now I know what some of those other moms feel like that have the big families.

Now, let’s get a little raw here.  I’ve struggled tremendously at yelling at my children, even though I said I would never do it.  There, I’m outed, I’m a closet yeller, ok?  But, over the past several weeks and months I feel like God has really been working on my heart.  I grew up where my mom yelled often and she feels so guilty about it to this day.  Before I came a mother I had no idea that it might be that easy.  I’ve struggled with guilt, heartache, and just being down right angry at myself.

As I’ve been praying about this pattern about myself that I just don’t like I feel like there have been a few things that have surfaced.  God has spoken to me and I’ve tried them on my children, so I know that they work.  I hope that as you walk down your own road as a mother that these things will be helpful for you as well.  You may not struggle with raising your patience and your voice with your children that I do, but if you struggle with it or not I hope that these 4 ways to be a better mom speak to you.

• Don’t Put Your Child in a Mold – Over the years I have prided myself in being keen on noticing the uniqueness of each individual person.  However, I’ve miserably failed to do with it with my children.  Each child learns uniquely and I’m sure you know has a personality unique to them.  They need to be disciplined uniquely, loved uniquely and have met needs that are completely unique to them.  I would caution against parenting the same way to each child.  And, even though parenting books can be completely helpful when you are lost, don’t take them for a blanket statement for each child you have.
• Be a Student of Your Child – As I mentioned above each child in uniquely their own.  As a mother each of us need to be a student of our children so that we understand their uniqueness. We need to understand why they do what they do and what their needs really are.  After all, if we birthed them from our body they are very much part of us.  They have not only some of our DNA, but also our cells.  And, if you spend more time with your child than anyone, no one will know them better than you.  So sit back and watch them, know they tendencies, know their strengths, and their weaknesses, know how they love and need to receive love. And, be sure to give them love that way.  You will be so happy that you did.
• Go Easy On Yourself – No one is perfect mama.  Even though you will know your child best it takes time to know them.  If you are like me and work from home make sure you carve out time from your day to play with them and observe them.  If you work outside the home it may take some extra intentional regular “date nights” with your child to get to know their ends and outs.  For moms who simply stay at home and manage their household be careful of the time you spend on facebook or other social media accounts.  Chances are it drives your kids crazy.  Don’t be hard on yourself when you mess up.  You can be forgiven by God, yourself, and your child for any mistakes.  This mothering thing is a learning journey.
• Join a Moms Group – All moms need the support of each other.  Don’t do this moms thing alone.  Join a group like MOPS or get connected with the High Country Mommies.  We can learn so much from each other and other moms who have been moms longer.
• Enlist Help – Don’t be afraid to ask others for help. If you are like me and you don’t have any family in the area find families at your church or with your co-workers and ask for their help.  Chances are if they ever had small children they can sort of remember what it was like and how difficult it was to have little ones.  If you find yourself getting out of control, please ask for help from others.  Sometimes when your children are screaming constantly and you can’t find yourself sleeping it is hard to stay in control.  If this is the case call in someone and be honest with what you are struggling with.  Don’t try to be super mom! Our words and actions can hurt our children and we have to remember that they are so small, they need us to be the ones that are in control.

I wish you the best in the parenting of the young mind that you are entrusted to.  It is a big responsibility, but it is also a privilege.  God has given you a child to shape and mold your life.  You may not feel like you deserve it, but God knows that he has designed you for this purpose.  I hope that you will enjoy all of it.

For some mothers not being able to breastfeed is a very rare condition.  Most women can physically breastfeed their babies.  If their is a problem experienced when breastfeeding I highly recommend seeking professional help in order to correct the problem so that it doesn’t persist.  Breastfeeding can be an enjoyable and bonding experience for both mother and baby.

Since I believe that breast milk is an very important part of an infant’s diet and being a mother/baby professional I want to try to help my clients be as knowledgeable as they can so that breastfeeding can go as easily and smoothly as possible.

The best way to start off with an adequate milk supply is to nurse frequently and on demand for the first 10-12 days after giving birth. Nursing frequently will help establish your milk supply. It is always easier to decrease your milk supply once you have enough coming in. It is amazing how once your milk is established and your infant will take in what she or he needs that your body will regular the milk that you do need.

Other great ways to keep a rich and abundant milk supply is to drink plenty of fluids, mainly water, and eat plenty of calories. Calories are best from whole food sources like fruits, vegetables, pastured butter, eggs, grassfed and pastured meats. This way you are assured that what you are taking in is rich in nutrients. According to the Le Leche League a nursing mom should consume about 500 calories more than she normally did before pregnancy.

Another great way to make sure you maintain and abundant and nutrient rich milk supply would be to supplement your diet with herbs that are great for nursing. Herbs that are safe for breastfeeding and that can increase a mother’s milk supply are Fenugreek, Blessed thistle, Milk thistle, fennel, Red Raspberry leaf, Goat’s Rue, Alfalfa, Nettle, and Hops Flowers. You can easily buy many of these herbs in bulk from The Bulk Herb Store or Mountain Rose Herbs and make your own tasty herbal creation!

Just for fun for when your babies are a little bit older I found this great website for making them cold treats from your breastmilk! What a great idea for teething! Happy nursing!

Do you need a reason to try to have a natural birth after all you’ve heard about the birth experience?  If so, here are 5 reasons to try to have a natural birth. I know, I know natural birth isn’t for everyone.  And, I don’t believe that any mom should ever feel guilty nor should she beat herself up for what happens during birth.  I am 150% for supporting a mother’s birth choices if she wishes to have a medicated birth.  I know many a mom who were completely pleased with her medicated births and I believe that if that is the choice a mother makes I want to support her in that.  With all that being said I am 200% for moms being educated on both the risks as well as the benefits that come with any procedure in the labor room or in the rest of the hospital for that matter.  If mom knows all her risks and benefits and makes an educated decision in her birthing room then I am completely on board.  Much of the reason that I desired to become a childbirth doula was to help moms be educated in each of their decision during childbirth so that they have no regrets when they walk from the hospital to the car with their precious new little one in their arms.  There are lots of moms who will choose to use a doula even if they have their heart set on a having a medicated birth.  Even though I am a little biased, being a childbirth doula myself, I don’t think it is a bad idea to have that support for whatever method you choose to have your baby.

For moms that are on the fence about what kind of birth they want and are still exploring their options I wanted to share some of the benefits of having a natural birth so that they can make the decision that is best for them.  So, once you’ve read this  go ahead and make a comment at the bottom and let me know what you think.  If you are interested in sharing your birth story I would love to hear it.  I’m in the process of collecting birth stories both medicated and non-medicated to share on my blog.  If you are interested in sharing hop on over to my facebook page and send me a message.  If you wish, your story can be shared completely anonymously!

But, without further ado here are the best of the best reasons to try to have a birth without medication:

• A birth without an epidural decreases your chance for a c-section - Yes, it is true.  Interventions such as epidurals will increase your likelihood to have failure to progress and increase your chances for a c-section.  They may also cause a drop in blood pressure which could affect the health of your little blessing.
• Faster Recovery – Most of the time a delivery without medication means much faster recovery time.  Moms who decided on a medicated birth are always extremely surprised at how quickly moms without medication recovered and are surprised at how quickly they are up and walking around.
• It likely may be healthier for baby - There is really no conclusive research on the subject, but there is a lack of study on the overall health of a baby from a birth with an epidural opposed to a birth without one.  However, some speculate that a epidural could increase the risk of ADHD and other common childhood problems.  Who knows, but the medication does cross the placenta so who knows.
• You miss out on natural euphoric feelings of oxytocin in the blood -  Once baby is born, your body will natural produce a hormone called oxytocin which causes feelings of bliss and euphoria.  With an epidural your body doesn’t have to produce oxytocin due to the fact that your ultimately can’t feel labor, plus mom has to have pitocin after her birth which also inhibits the release of oxytocin because it is a synthetic form.  This hormone also increases bonding between mom and baby.  It is a wonderful feeling for mom and baby after the birth experience.
• A natural birth empowers mom – God created us women to do amazing things and birth is one of them. Our bodies are created to do an amazing work by bringing children into the world.  Once you experience birthing a child you feel as though you can do anything.  Plus, I believe it will give your partner a deeper sense of respect for you as well.  Birth can be an empowering experience when mom feels as though she is in control of her experience.

Have you had a natural birth or a medicated birth?  What are pros for either?  I’d love to hear about your experience.

Trying to figure out if you want to breastfeed your baby or not? Are you on the fence? Do you want to know why breast really is best? Stop by my article over at the High Country Parent and read 14 reasons to breastfeed!