Kristy S. Rodriguez, pre- and postnatal wellness expert and advocate, is the owner and founder of Pure Nurture and author of Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. As a Holistic Health Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in pre- and postnatal wellness, Kristy educates and inspires women to nurture and nourish themselves through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Connect with her at info@purenurture.com or on Instagram and Facebook.
When you get pregnant, you can become worried about things you were once carefree about, like what beauty products to use. Moms-to-be worry about the chemicals that can seep into the bloodstream when they swipe on nail polish. Thankfully the beauty industry has taken great strides towards non-toxic polish. DIY...
Living dirty for better optimal health is an idea that I’ve just been introduced to after reading “The Microbiome Solution” by Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan is a gastroenterologist working at Georgetown University Hospital and also running her own integrative health center for women. What does all of this have to...
There are over 160 different pet names for a pacifier. No matter what you call it when it’s time to say goodbye, it can be hard on the entire family. Below is a simple and creative way to say “bye-bye” to binky, making this transition a little less painful for...
Yoga Mamas was born out of a deep seeded desire to share the teachings of yoga with a tribe we believe needs it the most – mothers. As Yoga Therapists, we are able to provide women with a holistic, authentic, educated approach to mamas & those to be, that is...
The microbiome plays a big role in our overall health and well-being. This is true for even the tiniest of us, newborn babies.Find out exactly what the microbiome is and how it plays a role in your baby's overall health, especially at the time of birth.
“Self-care during pregnancy is the first gift that the mother can give to her child.” —Mary Thompson, “An Ayurvedic Approach to Prenatal Care” Self-care means different things to different mamas. It can be 5 minutes out of your day or a weekend away. Having a daily or weekly self-care practice...
All the focus is on the baby, but you need to also take care of you. Take a moment to read the top 5 postpartum care tips to make sure mom is also healthy and happy.
We are inundated with a large amount of information on a daily basis. Information overload. During pregnancy and motherhood, it is no different. Cloth diapering, breastfeeding, formula feeding, co-sleeping, cry-it-out method, baby wearing, strollers, what to eat, what not to eat, and the list goes on and on. It’s overwhelming...
Mindfulness for Mothers is a guide to staying calm and present while caring for your child. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Rebecca Ryan,author of Mindfulness for Mothers. It's a wonderful book that can support you during pregnancy and motherhood.
Ask a mom what she ultimately wants for her children, and she’ll say something like, “I just want them to be happy and healthy.”