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The Struggle with Constipation in Pregnancy
Health

The Struggle with Constipation in Pregnancy

Writing a blog that centres around health and well-being throughout pregnancy; I often draw from my own experiences – revealing the good, the bad and the darn right ugly. During previous posts I have made no secret of divulging the ugly side of the digestive […]

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Note To Self: Tea Helps
Health~wellbeing

Note To Self: Tea Helps

As I sit here at my desk at 6.am prepping and compiling this latest post, its dark, its dank and it is raining. Not quite the Monday morning start I had hoped for. Although yesterday we were incredibly lucky as we headed to Moors Country […]

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Do you know your Dirty Dozen?
Nutrition

Do you know your Dirty Dozen?

We’re vegetarian in our house so our main staple of food is sourced from vegetables and fruits, as well as pulses & grains so this post really hits home for me. Now, before you start reading, I’m not in anyway pushing you to go out […]

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Digestive Boosting Granola
Health~Nutrition

Digestive Boosting Granola

My body is in desperate need of a digestive overhaul. A few weeks back I picked up the sickness bug that engulfed our house for almost two weeks and since then my digestive system has been shot to pieces and I’m not even pregnant!!  Constipation […]

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Cord Blood Banking – Making the decision to bank your baby’s cord blood.
Health

Cord Blood Banking – Making the decision to bank your baby’s cord blood.

I was contacted by Cells 4 Life the experts in stem cell processing a couple of months ago regarding an article on Cord Blood Banking.  As a writer, the general rule of thumb is to either write about what you know or write about something […]

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Pitfalls of a Summer Pregnancy
Lifestyle

Pitfalls of a Summer Pregnancy

With Summer in full swing, we’re looking at long days, super light mornings, the sweet sound of the ice-cream van doing the rounds, endless BBQ’s and general merriment in the sunshine. YIPPEE! However, the hot weather is not everyone’s friend and never more so than […]

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Early pregnancy symptoms by days past ovulation
Lifestyle~wellbeing

Early pregnancy symptoms by days past ovulation

Everyone is different when it comes to pregnancy and no two pregnancies are ever the same and this applies to the early symptoms of pregnancy as well. I always wonder about the women who suddenly go into labour and yet they swear they had no idea they were pregnant!

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Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy
Health

Staying Hydrated During Pregnancy

I know we always moan when the sun doesn’t shine and every year we’re promised that this will be the hottest summer on record.  We wait in excited anticipation, plan our holidays and camping trips in the UK in the hope that this year its […]

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Vegan |Pregnancy |Nutrition
Do you remember when your mum use to tell you that Do you remember when your mum use to tell you that you need to drink your milk 🥛 everyday to get strong bones and teeth? 

My mum still does it now and I’m 40 🤦‍♀️

But did you know you can get your calcium from other means. 

Minerals are inorganic substances that are crucial to the balanced functioning of our body. They help build bone, skin, tissue and teeth and Calcium is just one of the 20 essential minerals that our body needs and is vital in the development and growth of your baby’s bones and to help maintain the health of yours throughout pregnancy too. ⠀⠀

Various dairy products such as cheese, milk and yogurt are all good examples of calcium rich food sources but what about if we’re following a vegan 🌱 lifestyle or like so many of us, avoid dairy altogether and opt for almond milk, oat milk and the many other dairy alternatives out there??
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If you’re following a vegan lifestyle you can still find plenty of calcium fortified foods out there such as breakfast cereals and breads. 

Plus Green leafy vegetables 🥬 such as kale as well as dairy alternatives that are fortified with calcium such as yogurts, rice milk, and oat milk. 

Calcium is important for bone health and the body adapts to ensure more calcium is absorbed, so higher intakes are not needed. Although saying that you need to be getting around 700mg -1000mg of calcium a day. 

If you can, try to aim for about four servings of calcium-rich foods daily. ⠀⠀

Happy 😃 healthy pregnancies to you all. Xx .
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ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH CONSTIPATION? 😳 Constip ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH CONSTIPATION? 😳
Constipation hits us all, and never more so than when we’re pregnant, 
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Combined with the added stresses and worry we have during pregnancy, there’s those crappy hormones (they have so much to answer for) which can cause the intestinal muscles to relax more slowing the whole digestive process down.
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many of us take prenatal vitamins that contain added iron which contributes to the slow down in the number of times we go. Everything backs up and before you know it, you’ve been sat on the loo for an hour and you still can’t go. 😫
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If you’re struggling with constipation during pregnancy? Make this granola part of your morning routine, mix it up, add berries, bananas and any other toppings but keep the prunes and flax in there. 
 
250 Grams Rolled Oats
1/4 Cup Organic Natural Honey
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil for a dairy free option or butter melted
1/4 Cup Flaxseed
1/4 Cup  Sunflower Seeds, pumpkin seeds and flaked almonds 
1/2 Cup Chopped Prunes
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Mixed Spice ( optional)
 
1. Heat oven to 180°C / Gas Mark 4
2. Over a low heat melt the butter / coconut oil,cinnamon, mixed spice & honey together.
3. In  clean plastic bag put the nuts in & bash up with a rolling spoon, always good if you need to take some frustration out.
4. Add the nuts, seeds and flaxseed to the oats in  large bowl and stir in the melted butter mix
5. Combine the mixture well ensuring all the oats are fully coated.
6. Spread the mixture on a large baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Give the tray a shake every five minutes so that it colours evenly and doesn't burn.
7. Once cooled it will crisp up, stir in your chopped-prunes.
This keeps for a month in an airtight container. 
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⭐DO WE NEED TO SUPPLEMENT IRON ON A PLANT BASED ⭐DO WE NEED TO SUPPLEMENT IRON ON A PLANT BASED PREGNANCY? ⭐⁠
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Despite the immense importance of iron especially on a vegan diet – not many people are meeting their daily iron requirements.⁠
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The reason we need additional iron during pregnancy is to create extra haemoglobin. ⁠
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This helps move the oxygen from the mother’s lungs both through the body of the mother and the body of the baby. ⁠
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Just as with non-pregnant people, if too little iron is consumed, iron deficiency anaemia can occur. This can cause the baby to grow at a slower rate than normal causing them to be too small and it can lead to premature birth.⁠
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Some women choose to take iron supplements throughout pregnancy which is typically dosed at 30mg to cover the iron needs daily. Due to following a plant based diet I would certainly advocate for discussing your levels with your doctor or midwife who will be able to carry a blood test to determine if you’re deficient. ⁠
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Not all women need to supplement with iron, BUT because iron found in plant based foods isn’t absorbed as easily as that found in animal products, women who do not include meat in their diet need to make sure they include a full range of green leafy vegetables, beans, lentils, seeds and iron rich fortified cereals. ⁠
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Beetroot is loaded with iron, minerals and vitamins and contains vitamin C which will also help your body absorb iron even better.  This smoothie is a winning combo for boosting your iron levels - kick start the day with this each morning. ⁠
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