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The Pregnancy Journey - Real Food for Pregnancy Book Review

The Pregnancy Journey - Real Food for Pregnancy Book Review

This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Ecocentric Mom may earn a commission.  Feeding Every Craving Before I had my daughter, I was under the impression that pregnancy cravings were just that – cravings. I’ve never been particularly “thin”, thanks to my genetics, body type, and growing up playing soccer, but I figured if I could beat PMS cravings, this whole pregnancy craving thing would be a walk in the park. Oh, self. Oh my sweet, sweet, naive self. My first pregnancy was filled with cinnamon rolls, chocolate milkshakes and banana splits. I didn’t gain much weight...

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Rejuvenate Your Skin – “Feeling the Glow”

Rejuvenate Your Skin – “Feeling the Glow”

One thing I love about being pregnant is being told I’m “glowing”. It’s great, because it either means:

a) I look awful, people feel sorry for me and are trying to make me feel better by giving me a compliment. My husband brings me tacos on particularly rough days.

b) I really am rocking it! Because I have a 2 year-old to chase around, this is rarely ever what people mean, but when it’s on, I know I look good! I hope you flaunt it when you’re feeling it too!

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The Pregnancy Journey - What to Expect When You're Expecting Review

The Pregnancy Journey - What to Expect When You're Expecting Review

This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Ecocentric Mom may earn a commission.    If you asked 100 women to name the #1 pregnancy book, I’m 99% confident that they would say “What to Expect”. I didn’t get this book until well into the 2nd trimester when I had my daughter, but it is FILLED (and I mean really filled!) with wonderful information. It’s not hard to read, is very through and has lots of interesting facts!  Sure, with technology today you can simply Google any question you may have, but with this book the information is...

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Spread Facts, Not COVID-19

Spread Facts, Not COVID-19

Source: World Health Organization Well it’s happening. Our normal, everyday lives have a new schedule for an indeterminate amount of time, and the impact of COVID-19 is being felt all over the world. More and new information is being rolled out daily, and we want to ensure we are receiving and sharing accurate information so we all can take the necessary steps to keep ourselves and families safe. At this time, Ecocentric Mom is still processing orders and sending out our subscription and trimester gift boxes. We aim to ship our boxes out around the 20th of the month, however...

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The Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping

The Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the subject of co-sleeping, which can be worrying as a new mother. This act is something that can work very well for one family, but not for others. The controversy out there can be stressful and distressing for a mother who just wants to do the best for their newborn. Today, we will be taking a closer look at the pros and cons, in order to make things clearer for you. Comfort and Safety Most parents choose to co-sleep with their baby to provide them with an extra level of comfort. This will...

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