Pregnancy essentials
Roses are
red
If you're
stressed about stretch marks, this organic rosehip oil is a
potent lipid-booster to restore radiance and elasticity to your
skin, while helping protect it from damage and reduce stretch
marks. (Evolu Certified Organic Rosehip Oil 30ml, $21 from
www.evolu.co.nz
)
Lolly shop
Our editor swears by these
naturally flavoured lollipops to keep morning sickness at bay. If
you can't keep anything down, try sucking on one of these to
help alleviate a dry mouth and keep the retching to a minimum.
Great for during labour too. (EGG Preggie Pops, $10.80 from
www.eggmaternity.co.nz
)
Feet
first
Swollen, tired feet deserve to
be pampered, and this organic foot soak blends lavender, yarrow,
thyme, peppermint, rosemary, salts, and organic pure essential oils
to soothe and relax. (Earth Mama Angel Baby Happy Feet Organic
Herbal Foot Soak, $14.95 from www.ohbaby.co.nz
)
Little black
dress
Unsure what to wear when
you're giving birth? Skip the ratty old T-shirt - this organic
cotton wrap dress is comfortable, practical, and allows for
instant skin-to-skin contact following your little one's arrival.
(Light as a Feather Birthing Wrap, $125 from www.womama.co.nz
)
Berry
helpful
Used to tone and strengthen
the uterus in preparation for childbirth, raspberry leaf tea is
recommended for use from 34 weeks onwards. (Red Seal Raspberry Leaf
Tea, $3.45 for 25 teabags from www.redseal.co.nz
)
Rescue
me
Stress relief is just a spray
away with this homeopathic spray to calm, soothe, and settle
frazzled nerves. Great to use during pregnancy and labour. (Bach
Original Flower Remedies Rescue Remedy, 10ml drops $23.50, 20ml
spray $33.50, from www.lifepharmacy.co.nz
)
Touch
tonic
Planning to use massage for
pain relief during labour? This massage oil blends essential oils
traditionally used during the birthing process to help you relax
and rejuvenate. (Perfect Potion Full Bloom Birthing Oil, $28
from www.bellamama.co.nz
)
Smelling
salts
Snuff out morning sickness
with this little box of smelling salts. Keep it handy, and when
you're feeling a bit ill, simply remove the lid and inhale the
refreshing scents of ginger and lemongrass for instant relief.
(EGG Relief Sniff Box, $17.90 from www.eggmaternity.co.nz
)
As seen in OHbaby!
magazine Issue 4: 2009
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