http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1 Everything hip and green for pregnancy and parenting Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:19:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en That's right, we've found a new home and a whole new look.  The new Euphoria's Blog enjoys a modern look, fresh new tagging features, and an easier-to-read format.  Please change your settings to http://euphoriamaternity.wordpress.com/ See you there! lorazepam maximal doze lisinopril fosamax interactions purchase of indian fda levitra nasonex retin-a propecia valtrex ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/05/16/euphorias-blog-has-moved/ Mamas, I just came across this 20% off discount that I had to share!  If you're planning to buy a reusable, stainless drinking bottle or a SIGG, you should take advange of this coupon for www.ReusableBags.com.  Reusable Bags is the most popular site for safe, reusable drinking options and they ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/05/15/20-off-at-reusablebagscom/ This weekend I watched Ricki Lake's documentary, "The Business of Being Born".  I was absolutely blown away by the clarity and gentleness by which the film discussed what is so often a messy topic: what should birth and maternity care look like?   The film brought together the voices of OB/GYN's, Labor & Delivery Nurses, Midwives, Pregnant women ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/05/15/the-business-of-being-born/ If you read pregnancy magazines, you've heard about stem cells which are typically harvested from cord blood at the time of birth.  Collecting and storing your baby's stem cells for use later on (which is called cord blood banking) is big-business.  Mega-corporations like CBR cash in on parents' deep-rooted desire ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/05/12/stem-cells-in-breast-milk/ Everyone knows that prenatals are important.  Take them once you start trying to get pregnant and throughout your time breastfeeding.  To give your body the best nutrition possible, choose a prenatal vitamin that's organic and whole food, like the "Perfect Prenatal" from New Chapter.  Organic, because why ingest pesticides daily when ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/05/05/enter-to-win-a-free-bottle-of-perfect-prenatal-vitamins/ Lucky post 15! Congratulations to Jennifer Williams winner of her favorite Mama Black jeans, the Cha Cha.  You're going to LOVE those jeans, Jennifer.  I have to say that Celebrity jeans won out on the overall popularity contest by a landslide.  And, go figure, they're our best selling style too! May's giveaway will ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/05/02/and-our-mama-black-winner-is/ Planning to breastfeed?  Never done it before?  Wondering how it will go?  You know I love to recommend a good book!  "The Nursing Mother's Companion" by Kathleen Huggins is an excellent book that provides practical, reassuring advice and support for today's expectant and nursing mothers. It includes easy-reference survival guides that ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/04/29/the-nursing-mothers-companion/ We know that too much sun exposure is not wise, but are sunscreens themselves really safe?  Of all the body care and cosmetics you use, sunscreens are likely to be filled with the most dangerous chemicals.  When sunscreen soaks into the skin, we absorb known carcinogens and estrogen-imitating chemicals, which can ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/04/24/safe-sunscreens-for-the-family/ On earth day there is no limit to those inspiring "go green" lists.  Lists of 100, 50, or even 25 ideas tend to leave my mind realing with the possibilities.   It's important to take steps to live lighter on the planet, year by year.  Ready for something more manageable? Here are five of my favorite ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/04/22/five-favorite-green-tips/ Rumours that Canada Health is taking steps to label BPA (bisphenol A) plastics as "dangerous" are sweeping through the press.  Stores across Canada are said to be pulling BPA plastics from shelves as customers continue to reject these controversial products, especially in the baby isle.  Canada's labeling BPA as "dangerous" could be ... http://site.euphoriamaternity.com/blog1/2008/04/17/canada-gets-it/