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Welcome to the spring edition of the Motherhood Magazine!

If this is your first issue of Motherhood Magazine, I’m glad it has found its way to you! Finally, spring has arrived, and the weather will warm up. I hope you find many moments to spend outside with your family.

Motherhood Conference 2022 is only a few months away, June 16 and 17. If you haven’t already registered, please do so to secure a spot. The sprigs team and our women’s community will be gathering for a two-day event to learn from some of the greatest educators on health and wellness. This is a unique event filled with a lot of education, community, stories, and hope.

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This magazine serves to help equip women to navigate their family’s

journey of health. I know from experience how difficult it can be to navigate motherhood alone. Alone in the sense of others around me not understanding my health decisions.

Surrounding myself with like-minded women has helped tremendously, and my hope for this Motherhood Magazine community is for you to find the same support. Whether you are an expecting mother, a grandmother, or a woman on her journey to motherhood, I hope that this magazine will serve as a space for you to learn and grow. I encourage you to write in with questions, comments, or article ideas. Our team values your feedback as it helps us serve the community better. The Mom-to-Mom section continues to be my favorite section in each Motherhood Magazine.

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Using food to cleanse

Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy

Natalie Semmelman editorial director

Nancy J. Laudon

How you can make up for lost nutrients with supplements during pregnancy.

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Assistant Editorial Director

Mary Colvin

Learn what can be useful for immediate and long-lasting allergy relief.

Annalee Mutz

writing contributors

Gina Hackbarth

Nancy J Laudon

Cleansing with Essential Oils

Nancy shares her breastfeeding journey and words of encouragement for breastfeeding moms.

Do some spring cleaning in your home with safe, antibacterial, and antiviral essential oils.

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Body in Bloom

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Defrost that hunched back; stretches to relieve back pain.

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Breastfeeding

Mary Colvin Sandra Ellis, M.H.

Why it is important, what foods help feed larger families, send in for tips— pesticides, what seeds you use, variety, natural weed killers, natural pest controls, natural fertilizer

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Gardening

Allergies

Monica Mercado content editor

Nancy J Laudon

Organ meat and how it helps with detoxing and supporting the organs in your body.

Testimonials and letters.

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Meet the team behind the Motherhood Magazine!

Nancy J. Laudon Editorial Director, Writing Contributor

Jonathan Laudon Writing Contributor

Annalee Mutz Magazine and Content Editor

Nancy is the co-founder of Sprigs. She, along with her husband Jonathan, publish the Sprigs Life Magazine and the Motherhood Magazine. Nancy has a passion for empowering women in their health and motherhood journey. After having a hospital birth with her first daughter and experiencing a home birth with her second and third, Nancy has become an advocate for mothers, believing that the birth experience they desire through informed decisions. As a mother, she is passionate about health and nutrition for her family.

Jonathan is the co-founder of Sprigs, a supplement brand available in over 500 stores across the country, and Eden’s Answers, a FDA-inspected manufacturing company specializing in herbal- and superfoodbased supplements. He was instrumental in launching Nature's Warehouse, a catalog and online-based supplement retailer that provides products to support the health of tens of thousands of families across the country.

Jonathan is a husband and father of three beautiful girls and a baby boy who keep life full of surprises. He is passionate about health, nutrition and raising children holistically.

Annalee is an editorial writer and editor based in central Florida. She earned a B.S. in journalism & public relations and a M.B.A., and has a decade of diverse publishing experience. When she’s not writing a story or polishing up an article, she’s usually teaching a group fitness class, conquering her yearly reading goal, watching a 90s rom-com, or hanging with her husband, baby girl, and dog on the porch of their historic bungalow.

Monica Mercado Assistant Editorial Director

Leroy Miller Circulation Director

Monica is the assistant editorial director for Sprigs Life. She earned her B.S. in Project Management and Psychology back in 2020. She is currently advancing her B.S. in psychology to a Masters in Social Work. Monica is passionate about women's mental health and the need to listen to their bodies. When she isn't working on the magazine, you can find Monica at group fitness classes and volunteering at her local church.

Leroy is responsible for managing our production facility in Millersburg, Ohio. He has been with Sprigs since the beginning and is directly responsible for bringing our product manufacturing up from 0 to our full range of products in less than two years. Leroy is a natural leader and has been working in the health product community for over 10 years. With his wife Mari, Leroy has two beautiful children: Toby who is five years old, and Nancy who is three.

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Natalie Semmelmann Mom-To-Mom Editor, Writing Contributor

Gina Hackbarth Writing Contributor

Sandra Ellis Master Herbalist

Natalie is a Functional Nutritional Therapist who specializes in finding the root cause of issues pertaining to chronic illnesses and hormonal dysfunctions. She is passionate about helping women make informed decisions and take control of their health.

When she is not working, you can find her at her local CrossFit gym working out or training female athletes going through the motherhood transition. She loves cooking and revamping classic recipes into a more healthful version, and spending time with her daughter and husband.

After graduating from the University of South Florida, Gina gave birth to her first daughter three months later and has been a barefoot, crunchy mama right from the start! A former personal trainer, you can find Gina working out, reading books on health and fitness, or teaching mothers how to live holistically and find the root causes of their health concerns. She homeschools her two daughters with frequent breaks to play with their ball python and hamster or to explore the backyard and hiking trails.

Sandra Ellis is the mother of 15 and grandmother of 52. She is a Master Herbalist, a midwife, a microscopist, an author and a teacher. She has developed her own product line and is a writer for the Motherhood Magazine.

Sandy loves working with mothers and children in multiple capacities to encourage, support and validate their sacrifice and contribution to the improvement of this world.

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Robin McDowall Creative Designer

Dan Austin is a Florida native photographer. He specializes in a unique style that combines the spirit of his subject with a detailed attention to lighting. Through this, Austin achieves a unique and well thought out aesthetic that can be seen in his images.

Robin is a Florida based three-time PEARL award-winning graphic designer and art director with more than 20 years experience in publication design. Over the years he has designed magazines for Carnegie Hall, Steinway Pianos, Juilliard School, NASA, and the Sundance Institute and Film Festival to name a few. A native of Scotland he loves the outdoors, a good craft beer, and annual trips to the Smokey Mountains with his wife Anysia, and three beautiful girls, Lydia, Isla, and Sorcha.

There are a lot of herbs that can help you fall asleep. The thing is, you can keep taking that and using that like medicine, or you could go back to the cause and take care of the problem, and you don't have to worry about taking them consistently.

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Using Foods to Cleanse WRITTEN BY NATALIE SEMMELMANN

It’s a new year and a new us, right? Resolutions abound, and the idea to cleanse or detox has probably passed the minds of many of you. But what is a detox? We hear the word but do we really know what that means? Is it a week of only slinging back juices that promise to make us look and feel younger? Is it fasting? Neglecting the body of vital nutrients with hopes it purges the bad stuff? Is it taking supplements that promise you a new and better life?

Have you heard someone say, “I’m not doing a detox because I have a liver and kidneys to do that for me.”? In the past, I have rolled my eyes at this comment. But then I considered: what will that juice cleanse do for the long haul?

Instead of focusing on the health of my detox organs, I should be able to say that above statement dogmatically and proudly because I know my body is all I need.

What are the detox organs of the body?

Detoxification means cleaning the blood.

It does this mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination.

Did you know six organs support your body's natural detoxification process?

The body's six detox organs are the liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph, colon, and skin. The elimination organs combine to eliminate waste products but can be overwhelmed by the process

Each organ eliminates excess waste produced by natural metabolic processes, otherwise known as toxins.

Let’s First Learn the Organs and Their Functions: Liver: This powerful organ cleans the blood and transforms harmful chemicals for eventual excretion. It reigns over all toxins of the body by cleaning and filtering every ounce of blood and metabolizing all chemical substances, even the good kinds. Bitter foods and foods that promote the body's internal antioxidants, especially glutathione, are best for liver detoxification.

Kidneys: The role of your two kidneys is to flush waste and toxins from your blood by turning it into urine after the liver cleans it. The kidneys flush water-soluble waste in response to water and electrolyte concentrations.

Lungs: Your lungs are responsible for filtering out carbon dioxide, fumes, molds, allergens, and airborne toxins. You can

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naturally detox your lungs by simply breathing and exhaling deeply. Sleeping soundly without sleep apnea or excessive snoring also promotes lung detox.

How Can We Support Our Detox Organs?

Lymph: The lymphatic system parallels your red blood circulation and removes byproducts of infection, as well as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens from circulation. Lymph nodes, found in chains throughout the brain and body, can become tender and swollen when an infection is being cleared. This is because the lymph system requires movement to function well.

With nutrient-dense whole foods, of course, but have you considered that consuming the organs of an animal will support your organs as well?

Colon: The large intestine, or colon's, job is to excrete solid waste so that it's not recirculated into the bloodstream. It also houses protective bacteria that make up the body's ecosystem, called the microbiome.

Skin: The skin's role in detoxification includes sweating out toxins. Like your lungs, the skin can absorb waste and then release it through salty sweat with electrolytes, as well as excess heat. We don't know all the waste products absorbed or removed from the skin. But we do know that the skin is our largest living organ, always exchanging oxygen and waste.

Traditionally humans would consume a nose-to-tail diet, meaning we would eat the filet, organs, and waste. If an animal lost its life for us, we respectfully used the whole carcass. This not only eliminated waste but also eliminated over-farming. Today we butcher animals for specific cuts and throw the rest away, meaning we are slaughtering more animals than necessary. Let’s get back to how this affects our health and detoxifying.

Often, if you go to your doctor for a pituitary or a thyroid issue, they will prescribe you medications directed specifically for those organs, especially if they are hypo-active. These prescriptions contain a glandular, which means some of the medication's ingredients are the tissue of the corresponding gland or organ. This should make us think. Will consuming the dehydrated tissue of this corresponding organ help bring mine back to life? Quite possibly, if you were to consume the fresh, whole, nutrient-dense organs, you would see a great benefit to those targeted organs.

So I believe that if we are to consume the more healthful cuts from an animal proactively, it will help boost our detoxifying organs naturally on their own. A well-oiled machine your body will become, and hopefully, those juice cleanses will be a thing of the past because—well, you have a liver and kidneys to do it for you.

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Goldenrod leaves and flowers: I often have to explain that this particular herb does not cause allergies in the fall. Many people think they are allergic to it. Still, the ragweed grows simultaneously and often near this herb that releases the pollen that causes many to suffer. Goldenrod helps with allergies. It is an herb that reduces inflammation, especially in nasal and sinus cavities. It also acts as an astringent drying up excess fluid.

Consider a decongestant herb—drinking 1-3 cups of the infusion or up to 30 drops three times daily of the tincture.

Ragweed: If ragweed is harvested before the flowers first open, the pollen is not there yet. It is the aerial parts that are used before flowering. They are astringent and useful for the discharge of mucous and the itchy, watery eyes associated with hay fever in the fall. It is a very bitter herb, and I do not recommend taking this in an infusion. The tincture dose is up to 30 drops three times daily.

Chickweed: This springtime grower is another histamine reducing herb packed full of nutrients. This herb is very cooling and moistening to the dry and often heated inflammatory symptoms of allergies. This is not the best choice if you are freely dripping from the nose. In this case, utilize an astringent herb. This herb does not dry well and hold its medicine, so it should be used fresh to make a tincture or used in an infusion. Collect chickweed in the spring and freeze it for later use.

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Echinacea: Not only is this herb great for the immune system, but it is also considered a decongestant herb. You can harvest or use the leaves or the root for this need.

Allergies are considered autoimmunity, and it is often recommended to avoid echinacea because it stimulates the immune system. I have found this herb to be an immune modulator for the most part, but there have been individuals that have flares of their autoimmunity because of it. I think this comes down to the constitution and individual traits.

Most allergy suffers could benefit from herbs that can balance the immune system. The tincture is my preference at 30-60 drops three times daily.

Cayenne: This is one efficient herb to open up the nasal passages and move fluid out of the nasal and sinus cavities. I utilize a few (just a few) grains of cayenne powder as a snuff. I will inhale these few grains into each nostril for immediate action to breathe when nasal congestion is unbearable. I will do this for allergies, colds, or sinus infections. It shouldn’t be used like this for long periods, but just when needed. On a day with severe congestion, I will inhale the grains maybe three to four times throughout the day until I can begin to taste the cayenne in the back of my throat. You might sneeze, but try to withhold blowing your nose at first.

Medicinal Mushrooms: I mentioned that allergy sufferers could benefit from balancing the immune system. Medicinal mushrooms are my favorite way to do this. I will add the powder to smoothies, soups, sauces, and hot beverages to get this benefit.

Getting at least two tablespoons daily in your diet will help.

Antioxidants: Herbs containing antioxidants are beneficial in helping to release excess histamine in the body. The rose and mint family contains many herbs with high antioxidants.

Rosehips, apples, peppermint, and many of your kitchen spices are included. You can eat a lot of red, blue, and purple berries to get antioxidants as well. It is

hard to get enough vitamin C and other antioxidants into your system with diet alone, so taking an additional supplement will be beneficial. I often recommend 2,000-3,000 mg of vitamin C to help release histamine excess. This works well for those that are histamine intolerant and have trouble getting rid of the buildup of histamine.

Now that you have help with the symptoms, I want to find out if you have food intolerances, or digestive issues with repairing. Both of these situations can affect allergies. I always recommend that all my clients do a food journal documenting food, drinks, and any symptoms. These symptoms could include flatulence, bloating, stomach cramping, constipation, diarrhea, intestinal cramping, fatigue, headaches, or heart rate fluctuations.

By documenting this information for at least two weeks, you will have a way to compare and check for patterns after eating a certain type of food. Some culprits are gluten, dairy, nightshades, eggs, chemicals from processed food, or even foods containing varying amounts of histamines.

After finishing your food journal, you find that a certain type of food causes symptoms in your body. It is time to eliminate that type of food and repair your digestion simultaneously. I often say the 4R program works to do just that. The 4R’s are remove, reinstate, re-inoculate, and repair. Remove the food intolerances, reinstate digestive secretions and enzymes, re-inoculate with good gut flora, and repair with mucilage containing herbs or l-glutamine. Repairing the digestion could take upwards of a year, depending on the severity of the damage, especially if a leaky gut is involved.

There are times when I am working with a client after removing the food

intolerance (if there is one to find) and following the 4R’s, they do not find relief.

This is when I have to dive further into their food journal or ask them to fill out another one for at least a month. Here, I would be looking for a possible histamine intolerance where the body has a hard time eliminating the histamine from the body. It could take months after eliminating histamine food before the histamine has completely been removed from the body. We look at histamine intolerance when a reaction is noted after eating fermented food or leftovers.

Another possibility is the potential for a MTHFR mutation that can affect the immune system's balance. The MTHFR gene produces an enzyme that affects methylation and folate metabolism.

Individuals can be predisposed to allergies with a mutated gene because methylation and folate are essential for immune balance. If you have tried dietary changes and restrictions while utilizing the 4R’s and still have issues, you might want to test your DNA. With histamine intolerance and MTHFR mutation, additional supplements may be needed.

I will look into the client’s environment and see other triggers. This could include toxins or chemicals in the workplace, mold issues, or household cleaners. Dehydration and stress are also contributors to allergy symptoms. Find out where you can improve.

Finding the cause of your allergy symptoms can be a long-term journey to finding relief permanently, but there are things you can do now to help yourself with the symptoms and additional steps to move forward and heal your body. If you are having a hard time with this process, look to a health professional that can help you naturally find relief.

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Hi to all you moms who read this. First I want to thank Jonathan and Nancy for this amazing magazine they put together. Also thanks for having Motherhood Conference!

It was so inspiring to hear you tell of your health journey. I felt so at home. It was very enjoyable and I recommend every mom/ dad to attend.

My reason for writing is my almost 4 year old daughter is always sick! Mostly head colds, fever, respiratory. She is on a gluten and dairy free diet. I tested her for allergies and that came up. She's been gluten/dairy free for almost 2 years. She eats lots of eggs, toast, fruits, nuts, some veggies and good quality meats. I have her on a good quality enzyme, probiotic and multivitamin. I use essential oils in the diffuser daily and try to diffuse thieves every day! I make most of my own tinctures and she gets those whenever she's sick and usually I give it to her 3-4 days after. We live in a new shophouse for 4 months now. I thought it might be the new wood and everything but she was getting sick a lot before we moved. (Although not as much.) I don't give her vaccines. She had 3 or 4 when she was a baby because I thought it would be necessary but after a crying baby and mama we decided to quit and we are glad we did and we're wishing we wouldn't have given her any. I haven't given her Little Ones Shoo in a while (a year or so) so thought I'll start on that as she might have parasites. She also started grinding her teeth in the last week so that's also why I want to start a parasite cleanse. I am desperate for help and any information would be helpful. She is usually sick every month and sometimes more often! She is our only child and sometimes it seems we have to miss more outings than people with 4-5 kids. We try and do our best but we're out of answers!

Please help us!

For fevers I use vinegar in very warm bath water. And I let her stay in as long as she wants, usually 5-10 minutes. Sometimes 15 minutes. I also use diluted peppermint, lavender and frankincense on her forehead.

She also gets night terrors if she has too much sugar (I watch her sugar too) or if she had gluten and dairy. Does anyone have any ideas for that? I use Peace 'n' Calming E.O. and Valor E.O. and they usually calm her down. But I thought maybe someone has something else they use?

If anyone has answers respond in Motherhood magazine or through Sprigs.

Also to all you ladies struggling with infertility, I feel your pain. We waited 4 years for our miracle! She truly is a miracle as I was diagnosed with PCOS and had kind of given up. But God had other plans. Sometimes I get a strong desire to have another baby but then I think of all you women who don't have any so I want to be satisfied with my miracle that God sent me. May God bless you!

Thank you again to Jonathan and Nancy and all the mothers who read this and make this magazine possible. May God bless you richly!

–A mom who strives to be healthy

Hello, What do you give children to focus more in school? They have some gland problems.

Would *** (an herbal blend of Ginseng, alfalfa, rose hip and more to support natural energy) help? Answer please.

SA V8u”8S”N@‹8@@L eyed when she gets a little excited or nervous. What could R”Nł”8NNQCVSo” have an answer?

P.S. They sometimes get headaches too with their gland problem.

Dear Sprigs, I would like to know what to do for earache.

My little boy is 16 months old and he has an earache just about all the time. I use different stuff and it doesn't help. And what to do for strep throat? I think that's what it is, it feels dry and I would always have to have something in my mouth. It's not just sore throat, when I swallow it's just something there that I don't like.

Thanks.

–A mother of 2 boys

A tip for colds, flus, and whatever, soak feet in hot water with 1 to 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger and 1 to 2 tablespoons dry mustard.

A few weeks ago my husband became sick and he ended up laying for 2 days with headache and other aches and pains from having fever, he never soaked his feet with that stuff, but my daughter (4) came downstairs from a nap one day (just a few days after he was sick) and complained of being cold, then she said

her arms hurt, and I thought she's probably getting sick and by the time supper was over she was crying cause she hurt so much. I had started giving her stuff right away, but by then I also gave her some Motrin as I couldn't stand having her hurt like that. I also don't like to use such pain relievers unless I have to as I to have used it that they actually ended up being sick longer, then if I don't use it. But anyway I had her put her feet in that soak for maybe 1520 minutes but I figured as bad as my husband was she's still gonna be sick for a few days, but the next morning I had her do it again and you could tell she still wasn't feeling entirely better, but she was playing and even sand a few times, so I'm thinking it definitely helped.

I also started feeling like I might be coming down with it the same time and I soaked my feet with it and I could feel it for a few days, but I soaked my feet for probably 3 times and it didn't get worse then that and my other daughter (2) she also wanted to but her feet in when I did it and she never got sick.

Hope this helps others like it did us.

Thank you for all your hard work with the Motherhood and Sprigs catalog! May God bless you all!

results with that already for our kidneys.

For the one that can't smell or taste right since being sick. I would take a plant based multivitamin and mineral to help with immune system. To Mrs Gingerich I was told if your body is in good health then you won't have any miscarriages. I would try to take a good plant based prenatal. If anyone has questions you can call me or write to me.

Dear Ladies, I received this magazine in last week's mail.

Interesting! Lots of tips. Thanks a lot!

We have a 3 year old with Lyme's, very hyper and not happy. It's worse when not at home, like in church, or strange places, tried lots of things already but seems nothing helps. Any advice is welcome. Will now also try to use almond milk as I've seen somebody saw a difference in that. Also has a rash for almost a year now, used lots of different soap, but wants to try a natural soap. Waiting for answers.

–Mom of 3

–Just another mother

To the one wondering what to do for her jaw that pops when she opens her mouth wide. Yes, it can be fixed naturally. Taking treatments with an ABC practitioner will correct itself with some time.

To the mother with a 3 year old son that is very flat-footed. If he has flat feet, his arches are collapsed, which will cause problems. I would recommend him to see an ABC practitioner regularly. Just wearing arch supports won't fix it.

–A mother of one

Dear Mom-to-Mom, Just want to answer a few questions in the Summer 2021. To the one on page 43, about fluoride, did you know that can affect your family's health? Studies have shown that if could cause bone disease? Also try taking a plant based calcium while you're pregnant.

You can also give the children that calcium and a plant based children's multivitamin and mineral supplement to keep their teeth from getting worse.

For the mom on page 31 about the 12 year old. It could be from the kidneys. I would take a plant based kidney formula. We had good

To the lady wanting some baby food recipes, you can freeze. Here are some of my favorites: * Sweet Potato Apple: cooked sweet potatoes apple sauce or cooked apples maple syrup (optional) cinnamon (optional) Blend everything together. Add water until right thickness. * Orange Carrots cooked carrots frozen orange juice concentrate (to taste) Blend everything together. Add water until right thickness. * Broccoli Apple cooked broccoli apple sauce or cooked apples real salt (optional)

Blend everything together. Add water until right thickness.

There are many more you could try using different fruits and veggies. You can also

try adding spinach or kale in the above recipes before blending. You can then freeze them in ice cube trays. or you can buy those baby food squeezes from Walmart and once you have used them wash them out and fill with your own baby food using a large syringe you can get at your local elevator, the once they use for livestock. Be sure to use a new one. Here is also a recipe for Greek Yogurt: 1 gallon milk 1 cup greek yogurt (plain) 1 1/22 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cups sugar or sweetener of choice

Heat milk to 180°. Cool to 110°. Whisk in yogurt. Lover and wrap in towel and set in oven or warm place for 12 hours. Put a cloth in a colander, and set in a large bowl to drain.

Pour yogurt into bowl and whip with wire whisk. Add rest of ingredients. You can leave it plain and eat with fruit or you can whisk in your favorite pie filling. This is so much better than store bought!

Now for a questions: Do some people just carry their babies really low? Or is there something I could do. Mine never drop in those last few o””ł@R”‹V@”N”u8”ou@ so low. Is it just normal for some people?

Thanks for this great magazine!

–A thankful housewife and mom!

Dear moms, First, a hearty thank you to all who make this magazine possible!

Want to write what helped our child, do think she was gluten and dairy intolerant and do see a lot of moms writing about that, what helped us tremendously was using digestive enzyme. We give her 1 before every meal and now she can eat anything she wants. We also give her balance and focus and feed that's what helped with her bed wetting too.

The whole family is using those products and wouldn't want to do without, I could write a long story about our daughter before she used this but to make a long story short and save space I'll just write a little, she got sick so easily as she picked up germs so easy when we

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went away and do feel that was all because her digestive system wasn't working like it should've and then it run down her immune system and then she couldn't handle any diseases and etc.

And when she got the cold and flu it got very serious, you had to really get aggressive to get it better and even so it wanted to linger on but we feel we have come a long way with her and to God be praise for bringing that wonderful product in our life. A blessing from God above!

If anyone wants to know more about this product and how it works you can get my name and address through Sprigs to contact us.

–A blessed mom still learning

P.S. Would like to see more on DIY recipes on natural soaps such as bath soap, shampoos, baby wipes, etc. Thank in advance.

Hello friends, To the mom on page 27 of the Summer issue, the 3 year old that makes every day a trying one, and loves to tease his little sister, have you ever heard of RAD? (Reactive Attachment Disorder.) Our journey of reading and learning is because of our 3 year old, who has also left me frustrated and struggling to know what to do. Thank God. I now see a light, and things make sense! This is most common in children who had a rough start and/or separation from their mother. If you need more information or wish to communicate, you may use this address: Barbie Fisher 506 B Paradise Ln Paradise, PA 17562 Hello everyone at Sprigs,

To the struggling mom on page 27 in the summer issue, My heart aches for you with the rut you are in.

Please do something to change this while your son is young. We have 6 children and I find if I'm happy and cheerful, most times they are too. My tone of voice has a tremendous impact. A few supplements to take for you would be Vitamin B complex for nerves/stress and St. John's Wort for mild depression. Also do you get Keepers At Home magazine? They cost only $15 for a year's subscription and is so worth it for all the encouragement and tips for mothers. It can be ordered at: Keepers At Home 2673 TR 421 Sugarcreek, OH 44681 As for your son, my first question is: does he take a nap - every day? He definitely should and you'll need that quiet time for yourself too. Either to relax, read, take a nap or wash the dishes, whatever you choose. If your son fights sleep give him a few drops of melatonin.

You can buy it at nature's warehouse. It is a natural product from Nature's Warehouse. For our child it only takes a few drops and it works in minutes.

And a question I have that I did not see anywhere is, what to do for high cholesterol? I would appreciate suggestions both with diet change and supplements. Are there certain cleanses that should be done?

Thanks for the help and the interesting magazine.

Thanks for this great magazine! But most of all, I love the Motherhood Shop! I wrote last time to discontinue sending this to me cause I get headaches from reading the small writing, but the Motherhood Shop won me. It's such a great way for people without internet access to find all those little treasures (and from the comfort of your kitchen table). And also I love that somebody does the soap research for me. I'm using a brand and am disappointed it's not all healthy. I'm anxious to try other kinds.

Thanks again for all your efforts in this.

–Mrs. Smucker

P.S. I'm wondering what kind of fabric softener I should use in my rinse water?

Hello everyone, I just read of a mom's question about a child not feeling a bowel movement (in his pants). In our family's experience, after the necessary discipline, bribing, and more, to see if it's sloppiness, mom took the child to a chiropractor who tries to find the root of the problem, not just a back cracker. She found his one leg is shorter, thus causing misalignment up the ladder. She recommends wearing a cheap arch support from Walmart as a lift in one shoe. That immediately cleared the problem. Summertime and barefoot clays come with return of messy pant, so crocs were worn with lift in one of them.

I have had great success in wearing all natural pads. No longer do I have back/ stomach cramps up to 4 days before period starts. Only 2 days of cramps while having period. Yes, they are more expensive, which is a choice to make if we're in debt, but like

buying pampers in the summertime for baby, my hubby would rather have me, relaxed and happy, out with him in the produce field, than worry about the money, could be used elsewhere.

–Another mother in training

Hi, To the Sprigs staff, please know how much we appreciate all you do to make this magazine.

To me, it's a God-sent!

To the struggling but hopeful mother, my heart goes out to you. I'd suggest for you to get more sleep. Your husband could take care of your 3 and 1 1/2 year old during the night.

And take a nap at noon. That's nearly a must for me. When your husband does chores, send some of the children out with him. I let my husband know how much I appreciate that.

Moms need a breather sometimes. Taking time to play with the children also helps their moods. And letting them know they're appreciated and loved.

I also have struggled, do not feel alone!

–Miller, NY

Hello, Thank you for this magazine. Love the Mom-to-Mom section. My kids usually get an asthma cough so if I keep them on liquid colostrum and VN 100 (multivitamin) all winter they barely ever catch a cough or cold.

Also was wondering what's o8o”ªN””@ªł”I”N irregular heartbeat then I panic and it gets worse? Could this be my hormones or adrenals?

–A busy mom

Dear friends, Thought I'd try to write a few lines. First of all, thank you for putting in the time and effort to publish this magazine! My little girls love looking at the pictures!

To Nancy Shrock on page 83 of Summer 2021 about Factor V Leiden. My husband has Factor V Leiden - his blood is thicker than normal and as of right now, he's young and active and where he works he's always moving around so he doesn't need blood thinner yet, but the doctor told us probably once he's older, he'll need to be on it as once he's not so active he could develop clots. Also if he would break

his leg, etc. and be laid up for a while, he would also need it. It is something that can be passed on to our children, his dad also has it and so far none of our children have, although the baby is now a carrier.

For clogged tear duct, I rubbed Neosporin around the eyes and it cleared up and haven't had a problem since.

Our babies also all slept better on their stomachs, weren't awake so often, seems if I put them on their backs, they'd jump and wake all the time.

For aw gwaksa, when going away with buggy I hold baby up against my shoulder as if I'm burping her, and she's usually okay.

For baby blues, I always deal with them about a week after baby's born, for me I used an essential oil blend: Postnatal Blues Beater

Dose: 1 tablespoon, 4 times a day.

In addition a dose should be given after each coughing attack.

This remedy has never been known to fail, a cure within 4-5 days if given before or when the child first starts to whoop. We used this remedy for our oldest and he never got the whooping cough, even though we had spent the weekend at my brother's house.

Caution: if you want your child to have the w.c. don't give it too mush as this can make it stop and then it could get it again.

Winter is upon us again, so let's keep our little ones cozy. And it's a good time to read a few stories to them in the evening. If you have low milk supply, try 1 tablespoon real vinegar (with the mother) in a glass of water 2 times a day.

You can take more or less.

–A reader

30 drops bergamot e.o.

30 drops lavender e.o.

Hello ladies!

20 drops geranium or frankincense e.o.

I would like to know how to train a child (potty train). I have 2 kids ready to potty train (2 and 1 year old). And what can I do about having milk on 1 side? My baby favors the left side (it gives 4oz) while the right side struggles to give even 1/2oz! It's probably no problem but I look like Dolly Parton on one side and like a teen girl on the other! Also what can I do for low desire?

I've been married 4 years and have never had an orgasm. My husband can't get his if I never get mine, this is hard on our marriage!

Any advice is welcomed! Also let's make Motherhood more enjoyable by stopping the judging that's going around. Just simply offer advice, and remember that everyone is different and unique in their own way and that God loves us all if we believe in circumcision or placenta encapsulation or healthy living/eating. We are all sisters in our Motherhood journey! Let's show God's love!

20 drops grapefruit or mandarin e.o.

Mix and put in glass bottle. Put 10-20 drops in a 10ml roll-on bottle and fill up with carrier oil of your choice. Roll on inside of wrists and behind ears. Usually takes an hour or so to start working.

Well, I've written enough.

–A mom of 3 little blessings

Hello moms, A few issues ago some were wondering about a remedy for whooping cough, instead of the shots, this is what we and more used with good results.

–A mom of 3 babies

Whooping Cough Syrup Dear moms, 1 lemon, thinly sliced, or 3 tablespoons real lemon 1/2 quart flaxseed 1 quart water

Simmer (do not boil) for 4 hours. Strain while hot. Add 2 oz honey. If there is less than a pint of liquid, add enough boiled water to make a pint.

Good luck and best wishes to you! To all the moms with small children, my heart goes out to you! I know how it feels to not get anything done in a days time. I have 3 kids (ages 2, 1, and 3 months). And I struggle with the daily work. I consider it lucky to get my daily work done! Any advice? How do all the other mothers of small kids manage?

@ A IoVSªł”@”8”‹ª5”@ for cheap, easy casseroles or

soups. What's the best way to potty train? They both tell be after, not before! And what RVNoNł”ªN”8‹V8@” more enjoyable for the wife, 8”Nª@ª@S8”S”SN@łK it hurts during, and after.

Please help!

–A mom of 3

Hello everyone!

My heart just goes out to all those moms with hyperactive children, hyper, hitting siblings, pinching, making them scream, getting upset and biting and kicking mom. That describes our 5 year old partly. But then he's also quick to say sorry and comfort the child he hurt.

He loves hugs and gives hugs and says "I love you". So, yes, he does have his lovable side if we take time to look for it under the stress of the day after day life of teaching him to obey etc. We tried dairy-free, sugar-free, Feingold diet and did a blood allergy test and heard and read testimonials how others saw such a clear difference and still we're searching.

Our latest try we got him evaluated had he's mixed dominance and also several other things I didn't understand so we're doing exercises now.

To the one whose 3 year old can make her so angry. Get help for yourself. Don't you have a friend who would have your child at her home for a day or 2 a week. It is hard to lay down your pride and ask for help like that. Am I not capable o taking care of my own child?

But you do need to do something so you can take care of your children and not break down under the stress.

I could've used more words to describe our 5 year old and they tell us punishments don't work for such children. It takes much praying for wisdom and they need love and acceptance and not always being told what they do wrong also praise them for what they do right even if at times you wonder what they do right. If there is anyone out there that is struggling alone with their child maybe Sprigs would forward my address to you and I would gladly hear from you and could give you a phone number of someone who is experienced in working with such children.

Hello, Mom-to-Mom section, To the lady on page 27 of the summer issue.

My heart goes out to you! We also have a little boy that used to tease his sister all the time and was really hard on mom's patience. So I started taking a capsule that contains : alfalfa,

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marshmallow root, oatstraw, Irish moss, passionflower, shavegrass, slippery elm bark and yucca. And Iput him on Calm Gummies, 2 a day, and also gave him herbal calcium, a good brand, 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Hope this helps you too!

Thanks for the great magazine!

Thanks, Motherhood team, it's a brightener to find one in the mailbox!

–Mrs Miller

Hello!

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WNITłª8ª@VNª vitamin for children, ages 5 to teenager, to swallow in a ‹5@V”K5ªK”N‹PMułªS@ªł” the gummies but they get tired of them after a month and 8”V@”NNł”N”PINoVS just really mean the world to me if I could find a healthy multivitamin in pill form. I've thought of just giving them adult ones but just afraid it would be too much for them. I have searched everywhere to no avail.

I'm a great fan of all the herb products! I have 6 children and my 1st 3 went to doctor constantly. Always on antibiotics and always sick. My sister-in-law introduced me to these wonderful products when I had baby number 4. Amazing the difference my last 3 kids were. And if they got sick I knew what to do. We almost never go to doctor anymore. I feel like I have accomplished so much when kids get sick and I can heal them myself with these herbs. What a wonderful feeling!

I want to thank you for taking the time to read this. I saw the pictures in your last Sprigs magazine from all the letters. Wow! If possible could you let me know about the multivitamin and if there is actually something available send me an address?

You would make my day!

Hello!

I am a young mom from KY... My husband and I have one little girl who is not quite 6 weeks old.

I noticed several of you were wondering about the core program. The name of the book is simply The Core Program written

by Peggy W Brill. I have been using her exercises for over 5 years and have never been to or needed 2 chiropractors. They are my go-to for working out knots and sore muscles!

For those of you with sciatic nerve pain... I struggled with this during my pregnancy until someone told me to try vitamin B12. In less than 2 weeks I was completely pain-free and hasn't returned since.

My husband and I took the Bradley Birthing classes before our girl was born. I highly recommend these classes! Especially for 1st-time moms. Their goal is to educate and enable women to have a drug-free birth. You can also buy their book Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutchean.

This book is full of very helpful tips and information.

For those of you who don't have easy access to the internet, an excellent place to buy cheap, used, books is the Literary Sleuth. Their phone number is 540-466-3466. Call them with the name and author of the book you are wanting and they'll ship them directly to you. They've found quite a few books for us that are no longer in print.

Easter lily tincture can be bought at Bear Wallow Herbs. Their number is 530-925-5829.

Gardening (something I love). Our soil is terrible. I found a book at the library on Lasagna Gardening and decided to give it a try... With stunning results! You build your garden in layers, start laying a thick layer of cardboard right onto the grass. Build on top of that with layers of grass clippings, leaves, bark, peat moss, etc. We started ours in the fall, by next Spring it was still very spongy and not very well broken down, but I went ahead and planted (no tiling is required)! The warm weather hit, and by mid-summer it had broken down to a crumbly, loose soil.

I had very few weeds and it held moisture well and I didn't need to until one time!

Be careful with putting on Manute tho - I got too much on my garden which resulted in huge, lush tomato plants but not very many tomatoes.

Another thing I love to do is taking cuttings of my roses to share with my mom and sisters and friends. Cut a 6-12 inch branch tip off the rose bush and dip it in rooting hormone powder (available at Lowes) and stick it in the soil. Cover the cutting with a quart sized (or larger) glass jar. This usually works best early fall, by the following Spring they should be rooted and have fresh

growth on them. There's almost always a few that don't make it so be sure to take several cuttings!

A great place to buy heirloom seeds is Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Their address is: 2278 Baker Creek Rd Mansfield, MO 65704 email is: seeds@rareseeds.com They've an incredible selection and have lots of unique, hard to find varieties of most any vegetable.

Thanks to the many of you who take time to share helpful tips and what has helped you...

There is always more to learn!

–Bethany

"The real things haven't changed; It is still best to be honest and truthful. To make the most of what we have; To be happy with simple pleasures; To have courage when things go wrong."

–Laura Ingalls Wilder

Dear Motherhood friends, First, a big thank you to the Sprigs team, I love this magazine. We have 2 children, ages 5 and 7, and they like to look at the pictures too.

I was hoping to see some adoption or foster stories in here, but maybe I have to ask for them first.

We're interested in adopting...

W”TSªł”NS5NRRuS would be interesting to hear some stories from people who NłNN5NPITL””8S@” mothers can breastfeed their adopted babies, I would be very interested in doing that but STNłooªNT@5@@ªR”PS please, if someone has done it, could you write in Motherhood how you did it?

Thanks and God bless you.

–A blessed wife and mother

Hello to all, Thanks to everyone for making this magazine possible.

Someone wondered what to do for dry bleeding hands, I was told to use corn huskers lotion, but it didn't really work for me. Also, make sure you don't use Dawn dish soap if you have

that problem. I'd just try to use a good hand lotion and wear gloves to go outside if it's cold and/or windy. Also for constipation in adults, you can try magnesium tables, I have to use 3,000mg a day and I don't have much problem. For canker sores in the mouth I use L-Lysine it knocks it back most of the time, someone suggested using a teaspoon of salt, it'll burn but I haven't had the nerve to try it myself. Someone wondered how to keep birds and squirrels out of berries. I tie tin pie pans etc. by the plants, it's shiny and they make a noise if it's windy.

My mom also used the flax seed cough syrup when we had whooping cough. It can be found in some of the Amish cookbooks.

Dear Mom-to-Mom, Please parents teach your children safety purity and the facts of life! It will save you and your children and their spouses so much grief.

A woman I know well felt that these subjects just shouldn't be talked about and that her children could learn the facts of life from the Bible. The result? Her one son was involved in fornication, her other son addicted to porn, and her daughter was sexually abused. Also, her one son, partly because of his ignorance, was unable to even have a normal intimate relationship with his wife their entire honeymoon. If your child is old enough to ever go anywhere without you, they are old enough to know basics about protection.

Example: I taught my 5-6 year old daughter that "panties area" is private and she should not let anyone touch that area unless it was a needed situation at a doctor's office. I told her that if anyone purposefully touched her there she needed to call for help and tell mommy right away even if the person told her not to tell or if the person was a close family member.

She was also taught not to touch others there.

After an innocent incident involving me, I then also explained to her that for women, the area (I pointed to my breasts) is also private just like "panties area". She knows that little brother's "diaper area" is private too, and mommy's quick and necessary cleaning of him when changing his diaper is the only exception to this. Little son has been reminded frequently when caught touching himself that that is not fine and that he shouldn't. If your child lives on a farm, do you hide from them when the cow calves or the cat has baby kittens? When my daughter (who has seen many farm animals being born) asked about how mommy's baby "got out" all I had to say was, "Don't you remember watching the baby farm animal be born? It's like that." She got the basic point and I don't feel at all like it was somehow bad or inappropriate for her as a 7 year old to know that. Sometimes when we as

parents act like something is a big deal and a big secret we are more likely to cause problems than just acting like normal things are what they are - normal. Of course, I will wait until she's about 11 to talk about the other types of facts of life. If you wait until your child's friends all know these things before you are willing to teach them, they will just first learn an inaccurate and dirty and ugly version of the things that God meant to be true and pure and beautiful.

Hope this helps someone.

Hello readers, In the summer magazine of 2021 in the Momto-Mom family section I read of the mom who wants to know how to deal with her 3 year old who is always getting on his mother's nerves etc.

I would recommend the book called To Train Up a Child to be a stable foundation in every home with a family. It gives practical advice on how to receive total obedience from your child. It teaches us mothers and fathers, how to stay calm in any situation and have obedient, loving, respectful children.

Hello to Motherhood ladies, To the mother on page 27 with the 3 year old that teases. Do you take time specifically for him? Read him stories for 15 minutes.

When you're washing dishes have him rinse.

Yes, it will be messy but it will make him feel needed. He needs your love! Because possibly the circumstances into which he was born has created an insecurity in him that needs to be overcome.

Our messy houses can be a trial but our children are very important. Find as many ways as you can to include him in your work.

I know it is easier said than done. But it is

–A mother of 7

Hello to all, Thank you to all who help make this catalog possible! I really enjoy it!

To the mom on page 10 of the summer catalog, I know how you feel. I have 3 children range of age 2 1/2 years to 2 months. Yes, it is a load and sometimes almost overwhelming. I found using an adrenal formula and lots of magnesium help me out a lot, also try and get at least 1-2 hours of free time a day. Gives me a huge mood boost.

To the struggling but hopeful mom on page 27, have you tried giving him something for his nerves or depression remedy? That really helps my children.

Sharon on page 67 I used frankincense very morning and evening. Mine healed very nicely.

Over and over, I'm not able to express it enough how much I appreciate this magazine.

It has so much helpful advice.

–Another mom on the journey

God bless you with strength for each day.

To Mrs Miller on page 40 could the bump on your toe be a corn or plantar's wart? I dealt with plantar's warts and I used to clear away patches not very natural but it took them away and haven't had a problem since.

I really hope to see this book available soon in the Motherhood Shop, by Sprigs, so it's available to buy, for all of us with families.

Every time I learn something new! Thanks so much to the Sprigs team, for making this possible. And the shop is so exciting too, with hard-to-find items available for us!

Thanks again!

something I had to tell myself in those times when some of mine were so intense.

For hiccups with baby I like to mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar to 1/2 cup water.

Give 1 teaspoon as needed, also helps to calm down baby.

Question of my own. What can uVS85ªªuV8R‹ł from an epidural? Ever since my CL@”‹NªKo”8”N”uN”5‹” 5VNªN””5ªSV8””@ªł” there is a bubble. Any advice on what to do?

Also what is a good full body cleans to do?

And can you do it while nursing?

For dry cracked nipples I like to use our all natural chapstick. It won't do harm to the baby if swallowed.

To all the childless couples, keep on shining!

You may not realize but you are a blessing.

God loves you!

–Mom of 3 lil' blessings

P.S. I like the idea of a Mom Mom hubbyhood catalog.

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A R eflect ion on One Y ear of B reast feeding WRITTEN BY NANCY LAUDON

Breastfeeding is something I’ve always known I wanted for my babies. But, as someone who has previously breastfed through pumping and bottle feeding, this journey with Zion has been different. For years, I’ve watched my friends and people around me nurse their babies, some struggling more than others. But despite their hurdles, I saw them be able to share their bodies with their babies.

I had a lot of fear for breastfeeding and nursing my baby. The idea that my baby only depended on me was scary. What was I intimidated about? The attachment issues could arise, the fear of not being able to do anything else, fear of being bitten, fears of not knowing the exact amount my baby was eating or feeding, fears on end clouded my mind.

Being a mother to three, preparing to take a brand new journey with my fourth was comical. I felt like a first-time mom again. You can prepare for things like breastfeeding, but nothing prepares you for 3 AM, nursing your baby, wondering if they are latched correctly, and getting enough milk. I’ve written a lot in the past about exclusively pumping and my breastfeeding

journey. So, what led me to nurse instead of pump? I’ve been working on this for years but ultimately hit different when we believe Zion may be our last baby. So, if I ever wanted to experience nursing, it would be now or never.

I’ve undergone many healing and perspective shifts both physically and emotionally during this breastfeeding journey. Physically, I was not prepared to be so exhausted during the first few weeks of nursing. Nursing can bring a lot of fatigue, and it did for me, but I would continue to breastfeed no matter the time of day or if it were every 30 minutes or so.

Zion was a huge cluster feeder! I physically was tapped out many times. I struggled with cuddling my three girls during a season when Zion lived on top of my body, I felt guilty and sweaty, but mainly guilty, and I shared that with my girls. I would tell them, “mommy loves you a lot and wants your snuggles. I’m sorry I acted like I was bothered by you wanting to snuggle.” My girls get it. Kids are brilliant. I just wanted to make sure they knew I still wanted them even though baby brother was getting all the touching all day long.

I remember the first week of breastfeeding, and I would write down every time Zion nursed, for how long, left or right, and so forth. I did this for about 2-3 weeks until I realized my baby would eat when he wanted to eat, and I would be there ready. I documented each feeding because

I was working on a schedule. I wanted Zion to eat every 2-3 hours, no cluster feeding, and have a good sleep routine.

But what I came to realize is that Zion and I were both much happier and less stressed when we did what we needed at that moment.

Being such a planner, I had to navigate my plans not going how I’d like emotionally. So even though nursing didn’t have a set plan or schedule for most of my journey thus far, we were still able to have other schedules come about, like Zion spending time with his grandma or me leaving him for a few hours to work, bedtime and nap routine, introduction to foods, etc.

Zion turned one on January 19th, just a few weeks ago. Originally I had hoped we could make it through the first year, but we have officially passed the 12 months mark, and I don’t have an exact timeline on when we’ll end our breastfeeding journey. Originally I had planned to pump and nurse through the first year, but nursing has been an amazing experience, not to mention a lot less upkeep with the bottle cleanings.

Originally I had planned to nurse for the first six months and have pumped milk for the remaining six months. See, all my plans changed, but I am happy they did.

If I had been caught up with my ways and perspective of how I wanted things to be, I don’t think Zion and I would have had this exact outcome. This breastfeeding experience has been beautiful, and I am grateful for it.

Words of encouragement for a mama in the mindset of her breastfeeding journey: Whether you are a mother who may be struggling with breastfeeding a new baby or six months in, a mother juggling raising multiple children close in age while breastfeeding, or a mother who simply needs a reminder of the amazing work you are doing: YOU are doing an incredible job. You may feel inadequate at times, exhausted, and may face guilt, but you love your children, and they love you.

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E@uNLH” A Exercises to Improve Lo”8B‹łPª Spring is about to be sprung! And that means hours of gardening are in our very near future. This is one of my favorite times of the year, but my goodness all that gardening takes a toll on our lower backs.

Exercising and stretching the lower back will do wonderful things to help but your focus should be on your entire core, your midline. Your back is part of your core! That might be overlooked by many, but it is! So focusing on the entire core will help to build the muscles that surround and support the back.

My TOP 5 exercises for core strengthening. (teaser: none of them are sit-ups) 1. PLANKS This is an isometric movement where you contract muscles and hold them in one position. You begin on your hands and knees or elbows and knees and lift your knees up and step your feet back so your back is straight and flat. Breathe while holding this position, start with 20 seconds at a time and slowly work your way up to being able to hold for up to 3 minutes or more!

2. ADVANCED PLANKS While in a high plank position (on hands not elbows) try to touch your left knee to your left elbow, do not force it! Just try to get it as close as you can without overly rounding your back and then try the opposite side, your right knee to your right elbow.

3. SQUATS You might think these are a glute or leg workout, but if done properly they are an amazing core workout. Using your breath work and chest up when squatting will build a strong back fast than almost exercise. And squatting can be done anywhere, it is also one of the most functional movements we do as humans.

4. HAPPY BABY/DEAD BUG POSITION This is much like how you started with a plank on your hands and knees but flip yourself over and hold this tabletop position while on your back.

Then with good deep breaths that fill your abdomen, slowly move your right arm and left leg out without arching your back, bring them back to starting position, then switch arms and legs and move those out.. Keep alternating while breathing.

5. BIRD-DOG In tabletop position (on your hands and knees) with your deep breathing into your abdomen alternate extending your left arm with right leg and right arm with left leg just like you did with happy baby before.

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e lat P r ou Y d il u B o t ow H WRITTEN BY NATALIE SEMMELMANN & GINA HACKBARTH

W”IW8@NR”‹”FV‹Nª NVN8ªNª T”85ª@NKIVS”8@NS ªNªª@N”8NSª@”@”@Sª”@@”@P But what causes it? It doesn’t just happen on its own. So, let me share with uVªNN”@”‹8”NGIN|@@N8”@@PV5K Y SNV@N@N8”@@ªł”uV8” hosting an event, and your oven just died (though that does add NªNMcPINłªRVN@u@N”ª‹@N8”@@KuV8RSu|@8”‹NªN @”Nª S””5L8N”SP What can cause stress?

Chronic infections, hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep, not eating enough (more common than you think), digestive distress, and lack of exercise/movement. These ailments create some form of stress and are all connected to your metabolic health––or your body’s ability to utilize what you eat. Your metabolic health can be the base, the root of your body’s stress response. When our bodies are stressed, our cortisol levels spike, leaving blood sugar levels off balance.

Blood sugar imbalance can feel like low energy between meals, irritability or confusion without reason, lightheadedness or shaky hands, rapid heartbeat, or anxiety.

You don’t need a chronic illness or chronically high-stress levels affected by blood sugar spikes. Eating an imbalanced diet can cause it to drop quickly, giving you those uncomfortable symptoms of low blood sugar––but a balanced diet of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates can keep it regulated.

Included is a list of healthful foods to make it easier for you. There is a stable energy supply when there is a steady, controlled influx of glucose. However, when there is carbohydrate overload or constant blood sugar spikes, your energy, blood sugar, weight, and health all suffer. What you eat can keep this all balanced and help you feel stable energy throughout the day while reducing your stress. So to keep things uncomplicated and less stressful, we will talk about how to properly fill your plate for every meal and snack.

50% of the plate will be filled with a mix of vegetables, 25% filled with carbohydrates, and the other 25% will be filled with protein and fat.

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Meal breakdown: • 2 cups+ vegetables (with some fat like butter or ghee or coconut oil) • 3-4 ounces of protein (with naturally occurring fat, like chicken skin) • ½ to 1 cup of starchy or carbohydrate-rich whole foods

Main Sources of Protein • Beef, lamb, pork, bison, venison (ideally from pasture-raised animals) • Chickens, turkey, duck, and other poultry (ideally from pastureraised birds) • Fish and Seafood (wild-caught) sardines!!!!

• Sausage and Bacon (ideally from pasture-raised animals and preservative-free) • Organ Meats: liver, heart, kidney, and tongue

• Homemade bone broth or stock, gelatin, and collagen • Eggs (ideally from pasture-raised hens) • Greek yogurt (grass-fed) • Nuts and seeds: almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews • Nut butters: sun butter, almond butter, cashew butter

When you plan your meals, ask yourself: • Do you have a good balance of macronutrients at your meals?

• Are you consuming vegetables with most of your meals (with some fats)?

• Are you pairing your carbohydrates with enough protein?

• Are you eating enough healthy fats, including animal fats?

Main Sources of Fat • Animal fat: lard (pork fat), tallow (beef fat), duck fat, chicken skin (from pasture-raised/ grass-fed animals) • Dairy Fat: Butter, ghee, heavy cream, sour cream, cream cheese (pastureraised/grass-fed animals) • Plant fat: olives, coconuts, avocados, nuts, seeds, and any unprocessed oils derived from these foods. (Choose extra virgin and cook at low temps.)

• Avoid processed vegetable oils and seed oils high in omega 6 fats, such as corn oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, canola oil, safflower oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, cottonseed oil.

Vegetables • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Artichoke Asparagus Bell Pepper Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cactus Cauliflower Celery Chayote Squash Cucumber Eggplant Garlic Greens: beet, collard, dandelion, mustard, spinach, kale, chard, turnip greens, spinach, watercress, bok choy, arugula • Tomatillo • Tomato • Green beans

• Kohlrabi • Leek • Lettuce: endive, escarole, iceberg, romaine, “baby” greens • Mushroom • Okra • Onion • Parsnips • Radish • Russet Potato • Rutabaga • Summer squash • Zucchini • Turnip • Beet • Carrot • Jicama • Snap peas and Snow peas • Spaghetti Squash

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If you have a medical provider you see regularly, I would ask them to check your thyroid levels and do a full thyroid panel, not just a TSH, which really tells us nothing. You might find this to be a missing link in your struggle. But even if all blood work turns up normal, you could still have a slow thyroid from pregnancy.

Mother’s Mental Health

Eat a balanced diet to keep blood sugar balanced and nutrients high.

However, if you do not, that is ok. We can still work on this together.

I would assume with stress that your thyroid and adrenals are taxed anyways. Three children, three and under, will have their trying times.

And no matter what the stressor is, our bodies rely on our nutrition to be the best they can be. It doesn’t mean you have to add another stress to your day, making sure your food is super healthy. The best and easiest thing you can do is keep Stay hydrated your blood sugar levels balanced. When our levels are and add in balanced, our bodies and minds have a more substantial electrolytes to fighting chance to handle the stressors. support your

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adrenals.

Dear Motherhood Reader, Thank you for being so open and vulnerable in your letter when reaching out to us at Sprigs and the Motherhood Community. The mom-tomom section has grown so much in the years, from gardening tips to getting deep into subjects that might be very hard to bring up. Just reaching out as you did shows great strength and love for your family. I know that many have already written in offered help and advice, and I usually would have sent you a letter behind the scenes but: 1. You did not leave your name and address for me, and 2. I am happy I am responding this way because you are NOT alone and many other women and mothers need to hear your story.

My daughter is 13 now but burned in my mind are the days that were my worst mothering days. I can tell you precisely those moments down to what I was wearing. Why? Mom regrets, I suppose. We put these unrealistic expectations on ourselves when we become mothers. No one is a perfect mother all day, every day. No one! And that is something so simple yet so hard to wrap our minds around.

However, if you feel stuck, lost, trapped, and can’t break your mental cycle, we should probably evaluate everything and see where we can make some changes to help your life be less of a stressor and more joyful. Gosh, I wish I knew where Choose an you lived because I would show up on your front activity like porch right now, make you some tea, and talk. walking to help you With your youngest child being only a few months reconnect and old, there is a strong possibility that you are clear your mind. experiencing some postpartum depression or even postpartum hypothyroidism. These conditions are very common, with hypothyroidism being the most common, but it is shrugged off as postpartum depression.

Make minor adjustments like not drinking coffee until after consuming your breakfast and not eating dessert for breakfast (sugary muffins, pancakes, waffles, pastries).

Instead, focus on proteins with every meal and snack.

Adaptogens are also beautiful herbs used specifically to help with stressful times. Taking Rhodiola and ashwagandha can be very helpful as well as lemon balm tea.

And be sure to be drinking plenty of water or even coconut water throughout the day for more electrolytes. This will help to keep that stress headache at bay in the mornings.

Do you have a friend you can go on walks with? Do you have anyone that can sit with the children while you walk for 20 or more minutes?

Walking is a great way to clear the mind and remove yourself from stressful situations to help remove the urge to break down.

A trick a fellow Sprigs employee taught me that might help you at the moment is when you are about to break, stop what you are doing and count all the blue things in the room. Something as simple as a 30-second mental break can help the situation.

Take adaptogenic herbs to help with stress.

As far as your son, he sounds like he is a ball of energy! Have you considered having him adjusted with a local chiropractor? Having his spine aligned could be very helpful to his body being able to get into a parasympathetic state, so he is less agitated or testy.

And if all fails, you can always write to me or call me at Sprigs, even if you have screaming babies in the background. I do not mind one bit.

We are all in this motherhood game together.

In good health, Natalie

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NATALIE SEMMELMANN, FNTP, RWS According to the American College of Gastroenterology, “More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, and some studies have suggested that more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms each day.” That means almost 1 in 5 Americans suffer from heartburn every month.

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Why do we need stomach acid?

absorption. Part of the digestive process in the stomach is producing gastric acid to break down proteins.

Because the stomach secretes this very acidic gastric juice, it also produces a very thick mucus lining to protect itself. The esophagus, however, does not have a protective mucus lining. The esophagus is meant to only transport foodstuff from the mouth to the stomach.

So when acidic gastric juices make their way up into the esophagus, the delicate lining becomes burned by the acidity, and heartburn ensues.

What causes heartburn?

Despite popular belief, heartburn from too much stomach acid, a condition called Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, is one of the least common causes of heartburn. The most common causes of heartburn include: • Low stomach acid causing a weakened lower esophageal sphincter • Insufficient digestive enzymes • Bacterial infection, such as H. pylori • Candida yeast overgrowth • Food sensitivities • Hiatus hernia • High-processed foods and excess of sugars and refined carbohydrates

Now that you know heartburn is most likely caused by low stomach acid, you can see how taking Tums or antacids will just create a vicious cycle and reduce stomach acid even more. This is because antacids neutralize the already low stomach acid.

Stomach acid is essential to our healthy digestive system. It breaks down our proteins and disinfects the broken down foods, so no bacteria gets into our bowels. Our small intestine is sterile, and if we are low on stomach acid, it will not stay sterile.

Some of the proteins broken down include pathogens that we come across like parasites. They are, after all, proteins as well. Without that ability to break down and disinfect parasites, yeast, and other pathogens will survive and make a home in our gut.

How do we stop the suffering?

Removing processed foods and replacing them with more fruits and vegetables and well-sourced animal proteins are a great start.

Add some lemon juice to your water (not all the time as it is very acidic on the teeth), introduce digestive bitters and slippery elm, and work your way up to taking an HCL with betaine supplement with every meal. Reduce the stressors in your life and learn to manage the ones you cannot reduce or remove.

If your condition persists for months, you can introduce the HCL with betaine. I would seek the help of a holistic-minded medical professional and ask to be tested for other possible root causes. Whatever you do, please do something. Living with pain like heartburn can be very hard mentally and physically.

Mom Mom WOMEN Hello to all!

Thank you for this wonderful magazine!

A little info on IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I too struggled with that but no longer! What helped me was a high-fiber diet. Carbohydrates really helped. I feel better when I eat some bread. And the peppermint oil capsules (can buy them at a health food store) were so soothing. I took them when I first felt symptoms coming on. Just one, they are strongly soothing. IBS really f lared up during menstrual cycle. (I think it's healed because I don't deal with it anymore.)

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Cystic ovaries - what I have learned is the pain in lower abdomen during ovulation is a cyst or cysts. When it pops and releases the egg the pain goes away. For me, I dealt with excruciating pain and found out the cyst was so big and heavy it was causing torsion of the ovary. Doctor said getting pregnant would help. Ever since I've had babies I don't recall having torsion. Still get that lower heavy pain once a month. I can deal with that!

Question: I have a 4 year old son who has a really hard time breathing through his nose.

There are times he can, but mostly he's stuffed up. Not only if he has a cold. It can be stuffed for no reason it seems.

He breaths through mouth fine. Could his adenoids be swollen? I would be happy to hear input and hopefully a solution!

–Another mother

P.S. For nursing moms. After each feeding - rub coconut oil on and around nipples. For when it's very painful put a fresh cabbage leaf on breasts. I just wear it in my bra. Made breastfeeding more enjoyable!

Another question I have is, for softener, what is a good way to mix vinegar and

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Dear Mom in Learning, There is a series of booklets called Sacred Subjects that many parents have found to be very helpful in guiding conversations with their children about puberty, childbirth, and such private matters. While some of the stories and settings are a bit dated, the principles and morals are spot on. These booklets are available from: Pathway Bookstore 43632 County Rd 390 Bloomingdale, MI 49026 269-521-3025 ext. 1 The worst thing you can do is to leave the teaching of these topics to general society which does not tend to produce good results. The second worst (but still better than nothing) is the hit and run method where the parents hand their child a book on the topic and say "Here, read this.' But then don't actually teach it themselves. The ideal scenario is where concerned, loving, and courageous parents develop and maintain a connection with their children at a young age, nurture an atmosphere of open dialogue between parent and child, and bravely initiate such necessary conversations however awkward they may feel.

On page 110 of the Winter issues it says: Thanks so much to your Sprigs staff for creating such a wonderful magazine. It is a must have for all your mothers!

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Thank you so kindly for all your help. you have done a wonderful job in helping others!

Also, what is a natural fertility cleanse and where do I get it?

INªłNª@ª”‹VS be made so much better yet if everybody would explain more of what they are writing about.

Being summer is swiftly coming, I'd like to share my story on how I treated my infected foot with antibiotics! All honor and glory goes to God the Ultimate Healer.

Thank you for any information or advice you can give.

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The fact that you are concerned and asking these questions speaks highly of your character! Continue to aim high and carry on!

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So the next four nights I put equal amounts of charcoal and flax, adding olive oil to moisten to right consistency. (Beware: charcoal will stain easily.) Made it a lil' warm then put it about 1/4" thick around to keep it in place and covered it with an old sock, then crawled back to bed, as walking on it will smash it where you don't want it to go.

Mornings I washed it off and I was amazed to find the area that had been red before were now black. The charcoal was being absorbed and doing its job! Partway through I reopened it to help it work faster. During the day time I alternated between a drawing salve and tea tree oil. I hoped the drawing salve would pull toxins/bacteria out but not the charcoal. not sure if that's how it did but it did help it. I also took garlic capsules, echinacea, vitamin C, and a Super Tonic concoction, rotating hourly. Sandra Ellis' words: You must be more aggressive than what you're fighting or it will win... Stayed with me. I'm so grateful it healed, hopefully

My 19 year old daughter has a very hard time getting her periods. You can see when it's time for them. She has a lot of pain and gets depressed. Is Hormonal Help 1 the right thing to give her or should I try something else? Please send what you think might help her. We had her to a herbal doctor a lot of times and she is taking stuff but nothing seems to help. Hope to hear from you soon.

this will help someone. When things like this happen take time to think it over and stay calm. At one time I would've freaked out and immediately called my doctor. I also recommend anyone new or old to use natural herbal things, to buy Sandra Ellis' book Mothers Take Charge and all of Rachel Weaver's Be Your Own Doctor books. She has 4 written. In the 4 years I've had them they have long paid themselves off!

Also what is the best way to dry herbs in an oven? I want them to be as strong as possible and figured this would be a good spot to get some recommendations.

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My most used and appreciated Sprigs product are the Mama Bear Prenatal. I started taking them before marriage and when I got pregnant soon after marriage, I didn't have much morning sickness, etc.

Don't know if that was the only reason, but I definitely think it's a great product. I was wondering if I could somehow have the contact information for the lady who wrote about Hashimoto's disease in the Spring 2021 issue, page 18. I also was diagnosed with this and am looking for some answers.

I would be very interested in speaking with you. Thank you, Sprigs, for this magazine.

I only began my journey of motherhood 5 weeks ago, but I already love reading this and hearing of other mom's joys and challenges.

May God bless you richly.

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Greetings to you all, I'm writing to ask for some advice as I'm not sure what to do and it would be nice to know a bit more about my condition.

So far I've just been doing what my doctor tells me to do.

I have a narrow or straight pelvis. So I've had 2 C-sections in 13 months. On the second one they could see hair on the baby before he was born! As my uterus was almost ruptured.

My lil' boys are now 1 and 2 (June and July).

So far we have been using precautions as doctor told us it is very important that I don't conceive for a while as it could be very dangerous. Just a while ago I called them to see how long we have to use precaution and if I wait longer if it would be possible to try a V-BAC. She said the recommended time is 18-24 months. But said to schedule an appointment with a high-risk doctor for a preconception consultation and said we'd have to see what that doctor says about a V-BAC.

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I'm almost positive they are going to do their best to dissuade me to try a V-BAC, but then I again I might be surprised.

At the time being I'm not expecting, I had just been calling them to see what they'd say as I didn't know if it would be possible or practical to try a V-BAC. I'm also not so well educated about childbirth and such as I'd like to be as I'm the oldest daughter.

(Didn't have any big sisters to tell me horror stories.)

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The last while I was getting my cycle every 2 weeks or so now it seems I just have it all the time! My cycle has never been normal but since the boys (and a while before) I could at least expect it every 3 1/2 - 4 weeks. Also my adrenal and thyroid are giving me issues.

They probably go hand in hand with the hormone imbalance.

I had Epstein Barr as a young teenager and if I'm not careful I get relapses. I often battle fatigue. I used to think that it's just normal with being young parents and with all the stress etc. But I now know it doesn't have to be so!

Any advice for potty training and getting your 1 and 2 year old to sleep through the night would be greatly appreciated.

S”Nª”@IToł””SV5 N8VS L Nª”@ªNPIN can get very exhausting!

Dear moms, Here is a bit of advice for married ladies.

I want to be discreet - but know how it is to have struggles in the intimate relations with your spouse.

We have only recently discovered another benefit of coconut oil... Using it as a lubricant for a dry downstairs! Let your spouse apply it and that will certainly arouse you. It's well worth the mess! May improve your outlook in life - by having both of your needs met.

Dear Sprigs, If you have a problem with sweat stains, spray vinegar on overnight and it usually takes care of it. Also if your white onesies are stained, just in water and hang in the winter sun, it really whitens it. Hope this helps some mom with laundry!

What can you do for prolapsed uterus? Or is there something to do? Some doctors say it's just worn out after having babies so close together. I Nªłª”ª@585@”SªNN” but not as bad as some and wonder if that's the reason NNIL”No8łoªN my bowels so much. I get constipated so easily and feel bloated a lot. I've used a lot of your products already.

Thanks for sharing and caring!

Just another mom Hi ladies, Was wondering if somebody could help me, I've always had a problem with sweating hands and feet, and was diagnosed with hyperhidrosis. I've read ti comes from an overactive nervous system, I've tried many natural things with no help, it's no fun, and seems it's worse in summer when it's hot.

Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

–A mom of 2

To the one desperate about getting rid of warts. I was too and used all kinds of freezeoff oils but found infection aid powder worked best and fast. Within 2 weeks, my warts on my hand were gone. Make a paste with powder and a drop of water. I did that every evening for 2 weeks and, yes, it works.

If I find this magazine in the mailbox I need to scan it right away. Thanks for sharing all these Mom-to-Mom tips.

To the blessed mother of 2 on page 13, I also was diagnosed with uterine fibroids.

I will write what I've discovered lately.

A doctor told me lately she cured hers by taking a digestive enzyme at night before going to bed. I've seen a tremendous change since doing that. Also if you get up at night take some. That way it dissolves the excess bad protein instead of food. It has to be

an enzyme high in protease, best to have some acid-stable protease. I've gone from constant spotting to 4 weeks of no spotting after using those a few weeks. But haven't been doing it enough to tell will it continue.

Also read douching with wheatgrass juice and drinking 2oz a day has cured fibroids if it's the soft movable one, but if it's the hard one it'll only keep them from getting larger.

–A childless friend

Good afternoon, Thank you for the Motherhood catalog.

I got my Motherhood today again and I really enjoy it. I copy out a lot of simple cleanses such as for the gallbladder and liver. I have a few questions even though I'm still with the childless ladies after 5 years of marriage. I would like to have advice on what to do to get my monthly cycle more regular. I only get it 5 or 6 times a year and before marriage I had a regular healthy cycle monthly. We have been doctoring for this for the last 3 years. I'm getting urgent as it's no fun having no energy and not feeling to do my work. It's no fun to force yourself to do your work.

Thanks in advance.

–Waiting for answers

Hello to all, I have a question about bad teeth. The mom and happy wife wrote in the summer issue about healing bad teeth with fermented cod liver oil/concentrated butter oil. What are these 2 products? Where can I get it and how do I use it? Most of our children have bad teeth. It's in my family. I also have "chalk teeth" and passed that gene to a lot of our children. So many dentist visits. Teeth break down and chip off.

Fillings fall out. Feel so lost about what to do sometimes. Could you please answer through Motherhood?

Also about vaccinations, let every parent do what they feel is best. We always felt so strongly about it until we had our own son in hospital fighting for his life, then we started seeing the issue from a different angle. We still don't vaccinate but we wonder if we should for just a few of the most terrible diseases.

Thanks for a helpful magazine!

–A mom of 10

Hello, To the mom on page 12 in the Summer 2021 issue, about your monthly cycle. The experience I have I would recommend trying Hormonal Help Stage 2 (child bearing years) along with a clean diet or even Female Balance. Maybe you tried those things already.

Then to the mom wondering what to do for warts. I had them bad, then I did various cleanses for other health problems and my warts also went away.

I have a question myself. What causes preterm cramps and ‹N8‹Nª@QITªuN month of pregnancy, and am dealing with that to the point NNI8”uNł”‹8”oN I do, was so most of my last month since the beginning of the 7th month, and even before that, I had contractions, RVNNNNISªSTNo8ł about however I wanted until the 7th month.

–Another mom of 5

Hi, I dealt with scalp issues for years, trying many different things. This is finally what cleared it up and keeps it that way: coal tar shampoo once in a week, work it in and let sit for 5 minutes or so, then shampoo and condition as usual with an organic shampoo and conditioner - any OTC brands make it worse. Use only organic or natural every time you wash your hair, and the coal tar at least once a week - I buy it at our health store, I imagine it's not hard to obtain.

Hello to all, To the ladies out there struggling with hormone issues, I would like to share what I have learned on my journey. Not getting your period every month or not ovulation each month means your body is not making the progesterone it should.

You need to supplement with a high quality progesterone cream as most of those have some synthetic ingredients which your body does not recognize and can not use. If you have heard the saying, if it's red (meaning blood) it's estrogen. Then you might think I have not had. period in a long time so I might not have enough estrogen. Usually it's opposite. That is very rarely the case.

Most women have too much estrogen. But for some reason sometimes it seems to just be sitting in your body and not doing it's job. Start using BarleyLife, carrots and beets. Those are concentrated whole food powders and will give your body the nutrition it needs and then using the progesterone cream will wake up your body where it will try to cycle again. You might start cycling every 2 weeks or so. That's excess estrogen trying to work its way out.

And use lots of FiberBlend, it works as a sponge to carry extra estrogen out of your body. Use the progesterone cream on day 5 (day 1 being the first day of your period) use it until you start your period then start over again. If you are not getting your period at all just start using it now. Do this for 3 months and see if you can straighten up your cycles. Using Omega 3-6-9 pills in the perfect ratio is crucial for women's health.

If you struggle with vaginal dryness use 10 or more a day and see the difference.

Also it is very important that we pay attention to what kind of cleaners and personal care products we are using. Lots of these products have toxic ingredients and we absorb them through our skin or inhale them and these toxins greatly affect the woman's hormone system. One of the worst things around is RoundUp weed killer.

To the lady wondering about nodules on the thyroid. I had bloodwork done which showed an under-active thyroid, then also an ultrasound which showed 3 nodules.

Someone told me about the book, Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It by David Brownstein M.D. which has been a blessing to me. Reading that book gives you lots of information.

I started taking a double dose of iodine and redid bloodwork in 4 months. All my numbers were up to normal range, but that doesn't mean I can just stop taking it. I went to a single dose, but felt more tired so currently I'm still doing a double dose.

It's very hard for a woman to get too much iodine since we also store iodine in our breasts and ovaries. The book says you need to use a supplement with iodine and iodide in an ideal ratio. I got mine at New Light Health: 1-855-692-3500 and used Iodine capsules. It detoxes your thyroid. I have not had an ultrasound done to see if my nodules are still there. But I feel lots better. I actually coughed up a lot of the congestion the first couple months. My doctor had told me it is not cancer, but could turn to cancer if nothing is done.

I had done the skin patch test a couple times on my skin to see how fast it absorbs into the skin. That did not work for me.

According to that test I would not have needed iodine. But I did need lots of it.

That does not tell you how much iodine is in your thyroid. If you have questions you may call me at 330-897-4841.I enjoy reading through this magazine getting advice and ideas from each other. Such a great way for us women to share our struggles as well as successes.

–A blessed mom

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where a good place is to have hormone testing done other than going through a doctor and spending so much money?

I've heard of some labs that SªNRVNN”ª855”8o8ł needs to be done on the computer versus on paper and through the mail. We do not have access to a computer. Please send your @o”8NMN”8SPTł you in advance! I really hope someone can help me on this!

Thanks to everyone who helps make Motherhood a must-read!

–A mom

Dear Mom-to-Mom, First of all, thanks to the Laudons and everyone who has a part in putting together this great magazine.

To Nancy Schrock on page 83 in the Summer issue wanting to hear from people with PCOS, we had very good results with Emma Miller's program, before I started using that we tried some other stuff and didn't really see a difference, my periods were horrible and I was miserable. I've been using that now for 4 months and the results are amazing. I have pain-free periods and no more bad mood swings. I feel like a whole new person! But as always what worked for me may not work for another.

Her phone number is 330-359-0243. Now a question for our own, does anyone know what to do for skin ulcers, what causes them and they get bigger every time they break out. Very painful, we would really like to hear of any success stories or any advice.

Thanks in advance.

–Another blessed mom

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Dear ladies, Thanks for all of you that write about infertility. I enjoy reading what has helped others.

To the lady who has been married 10 years (on page 12 of the Summer issue), it sounds like you probably have PCOS. As for your cervix being dry, I would recommend Aloe Cadabra from Nature's Warehouse.

To check if you are ovulating you can take your temperature every morning. If it drops, then spikes up and stays up, you very likely have ovulated. The day your temperature dropped is your peak ovulation day. You can also buy ovulation tests, that tell if you are ovulating. It is possible to get your period even if you are not ovulating. If you are under stress it can delay ovulation.

Some doctors give you clomid or something similar to make you ovulate.

To the lady wanting something natural for endometriosis. I took a hormone program that has barley grass, carrots, red beets, progesterone creme and omegas, and it helped my endo pain quite a bit. So that would be something you could try if you haven't To Mrs. Gingerich on page 44 - I wonder if you possibly have the MTHFR mutation, since you've had so many miscarriages. You might want to check it out if you haven't.

–Anonymous

Hi everyone!

My first time writing to Motherhood magazine. Summer issue was so interesting, it inspired me to also pick up my pen.

Page 11 about if it's normal to have no desire. For me it is if I still have a baby who wakes up during the night. Which for a mom of many is more often than not! My baby is now 1 1/2 years old and hubby and I both notice a big difference since she sleeps all night regularly. Hang in there! Also, pain could be a big part of it for you. I'd like to encourage you if you can't get it taken care of naturally. Why not see a medical OB/ GYN professional.

To KY on page 29, we've also noticed that the folks we know who really are into toxinfree, all-natural in the extreme often also need natural energy products to get through the day and have other sicknesses and health issues, their children have all kinds of food allergies, yet are not vaccinated.

I'm not trying to pick on anyone here, just something I've wondered about.

To the one with a sore back every morning on page 32, could it be something as simple as changing to a new, good brand mattress?

Just something that popped into my mind.

I love those quality prenatals with red raspberry! For my 5th child I took those, plus fish oil capsules. Also did a total body cleanse and parasite cleanse before I became pregnant. Finally found out it can actually be fun to have a baby!

Thanks to Sprigs team! A very worthwhile magazine!

in your blood? That can be a serious issue, a missing clotting factor, I think.

Now for a few questions, what can be done for a young girl with painful, swollen lymph?

S””N@@ª‹łS”L”8ª@ every so often.

What is wrong if your period @N8N@ªS8łR8oK@N R‹łK8N”ˇ@NSu8@ then usually stops that way, too?

First I want to answer some questions. (summer issue) Page 18, try drinking soda water, around 1 teaspoon per 8oz water every day, until it clears up. You're probably not cleared out right after your birth and have an infection.

My letter looks longer than I'd intended to, but hope it helps someone!

There's lots of questions on yeast. If I'm informed right it's a form of parasites.

Use a good wormer and keep at it until it clears up.

Hello everyone,

Page 39, to the mom of 2, your daughter's fever spurts would like a cranial problem.

We have several children with that issue, to the point of getting seizures. When we gave a good cranial treatment it cleared up. If they start having fever again back of another treatment. But find one that works mostly on the head, if it takes only 10-15 minutes it's not worth it! The one we go to works an hour. They do grow out of it.

Page 42, to the mom of 2 boys, for UTI or bladder problems, try PXP Forte, Enzacta Brand, worked well for us.

Page 43, to the mom and happy wife, let's take care we don't judge how other husbands love their wives, just because they have a child every year. Some women cannot for sure know when they are fertile because of poor hormone balance. It goes all over the charts. Much more, let's pray that they can gladly accept this as God's will, until something can change, maybe.

–A happy wife and mom of 7

I just read of a mom's question about a child not feeling a bowel movement (in his pants). In our family's experience, after the necessary discipline, bribing, and more, to see if it's sloppiness, mom took the child to a chiropractor who tries to find the root of the problem, not just a back cracker. She found his one leg is shorter, thus causing misalignment up the ladder. She recommends wearing a cheap arch support from Walmart as a lift in one shoe. That immediately cleared the problem. Summertime and barefoot clays come with return of messy pant, so crocs were worn with lift in one of them.

I have had great success in wearing all natural pads. No longer do I have back/ stomach cramps up to 4 days before period starts. Only 2 days of cramps while having period. Yes, they are more expensive, which is a choice to make if we're in debt, but like buying pampers in the summertime for baby, my hubby would rather have me, relaxed and happy, out with him in the produce field, than worry about the money, could be used elsewhere.

Page 64, if a child gets only soy formula, he's probably going to be mineral deficient.

Try giving Trace Minerals.

–Another mother in training

Page 66, if a baby can't suck right, it depletes your milk supply sooner or later.

So my guess is it did have something to do with it.

This is a question I desperately need to be answered. It's not me with the problem, RVN‹@”8ª”SPH”8@łªª@ extremely tender, to the point NN@”S”@NoN@łªL L@łª‹N‹NoªNu”K

Page 71, to the lady who can't carry her pregnancy more than 5 to 6 weeks, did you ever check to see if you have a certain virus

including her husband. If they have intercourse, it's naturally extremely painful. I feel that's some of the reasons their relationship is not the best.

Please respond if you ever ”8SNª@PITNłªRVN over 30 years.

–A concerned bystander

Hello, To the one that wonder about warts, my husband had them on his hands. He used oregano oil, just put it on often and his are gone. So hope it works for you too. I heard Mama Bear Prenatal helps to make plenty milk, so hope it works for me. Thank you Laudons for the Motherhood.

–Just a mom

Blessings to all, Vitamin K is good to help with nose bleeds.

Body odor can come from leaky gut. Heal your gut, and stay away from inflammatory food like dairy, gluten, etc. I know it is no fun to deal with body odor.

If you have low energy, fatigue, muscle weakness, you may have adrenal failure.

Take something for your adrenals and figure out what caused your adrenals to get so low.

Thank you for this magazine. May you be blessed.

Hello, Thank you for this magazine. Love the Mom-to-Mom section. My kids usually get an asthma cough so if I keep them on liquid colostrum and VN 100 (multivitamin) all winter they barely ever catch a cough or cold.

Also was wondering what's o8o”ªN””@ªł”I”N an irregular heartbeat then I panic and it gets worse?

Could this be my hormones or adrenals?

–A busy mom

All natural sanitary panty liners are those homemade or store bought, what's the difference and how do they pull out the toxins? Are there any oils you could put on the homemade kind to help with pulling toxins? I love to sew and would like to make my own but don't know quite how to go about it. I wish I could see a pitcher or even a few instructions would help.

To the lady with a sore back on page 32 (Summer 2021) could it be your bed, I also

had that problem until I got a new bed with memory foam, now I don't feel it anymore.

Also the one on page 33 (Summer 2021) with itchy ears, I know what you feel! Mine were so bad I scratched until they bled. One day I asked our doctor and he said it's a rash inside the ear, treat it like you would another rash, put cream on a Q-tip and put in ear, or peroxide on Q-tip is what helps me. It stings a little but it helps. You have to repeat it a few times, but whenever I feel itchy I go for a peroxide Q-tip. I hope this helps because I know it's no fun. Would anyone have any older Motherhood magazines they don't want anymore? Anything older than Spring 2021. I would be willing to pay postage. If anyone is interested they can get my address from Sprigs.

Hello, Let's all strive to be content and happy with our life. As this is where The Lord wants us to be. The Lord doesn't hand us more than He is willing to help us handle.

Is there anyone out there who could answer a few of my questions? What is there to take for cysts on the ovaries that would also be safe to take while pregnant? I've

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had 2 miscarriages, after the first one we discovered cysts so I searched Motherhood for answers. I took Easter Lily tincture and yarrow herb. A few months later we did a follow up ultrasound and the cysts were gone! Then I once again became pregnant, so stopped taking the herbs as didn't know if it's safe. Ten weeks later I again miscarried.

Ultrasound showed more cysts. So now are the cysts the cause for miscarriage? Or not...

Any info would be helpful...

To the ones who wondered where to purchase Easter Lily tincture:

and encouraging to others. Everyone is different, and I also think every mother out there wants to raise their children the best way they can for God and we don't all think the same.

Also to the one who wrote about the pregnancy photos, I feel as if pregnancy is absolutely nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. I think it's amazing how God created our bodies to work and I love to have a pregnant belly.

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Also with this pregnancy, I have a small prolapse and I read that it gets worse with each baby. I would love to hear if anyone else went through this and your experience in your labor and your next pregnancy.

–A blessed step-mother

Let us pray for each other!

Hello ladies!

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I just received my motherhood magazine and I love it, with all the info we mothers can share.

I've been married 4 years and have never had an orgasm. My husband can't get his if I never get mine, this is hard on our marriage!

Any advice is welcomed! Also let's make Motherhood more enjoyable by stopping the judging that's going around. Just simply offer advice, and remember that everyone is different and unique in their own way and that God loves us all if we believe in circumcision or placenta encapsulation or healthy living/eating. We are all sisters in our Motherhood journey! Let's show God's love!

–A mom of 3 babies

Thought I'd try to give some answers or advice that has worked for us and you are welcome to try it too.

To the mother still in learning, summer issue, you wondered how to remove moles naturally, I've used raw apple cider vinegar, soaked a cotton and put on overnight. Use a bandaid to hold it in place. Try it for a few weeks, it should get red and die off.

To the mother of 6 on page 74, summer issue, about psoriasis, I've used strong burdock tea and drink it as often as you can (not as you wish) because most people don't like the taste, it's a blood cleanser and I also used Herpanacine Skin Support. You can get them from Nature's Warehouse.

To the ones wondering what prenatal Mrs. E.M. took to keep her iron levels up, I'm wondering if it was one you can get at Nature's Warehouse, a brand that starts with a Z have and DHA 300?

–Grateful

First of all, let me just express my gratitude to the Sprigs team! This is my favorite magazine to receive in the mailbox! I absolutely love to read all the helpful advice.

I do want to add though, in the last 2 magazines I actually cringed at how vocal some were about others' answers. I just want to say, please, let's not criticize, what you think is wrong or unnecessary is also helpful

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Sometimes my hands get so numb that they hurt once I ‹””N”ªPTł@M I like reading your magazine. Thank you all for doing this for us.

Dear Motherhood friends, I'm a mother to a darling 6 1/2 moth old baby girl. My question is she is so squirmy and restless all the time, always kicking or making her back stiff, especially while nursing but it has gotten a lot worse this last month. She usually slept good through the night but now she wakes up crying and rolling around going crazy like 4-5 times a night. It's getting so tiring. I've

tried so much stuff already so did anyone ever experience this with their child?

Also I found out I have pelvic congestion, it's very painful, and wondering if there's anyone out there that has experienced this or had any luck with treating it. I'm pretty desperate so any help or advice is appreciated. Thank you very much. God bless you all.

Hello, I want to thank everyone who makes this magazine possible.

For children not sleeping through the night, try food allergies. Our 3 1/2 year old still woke up, complained about bellyache, was really fussy as a baby, etc. Finally we did food allergy tests, switched white flour to crushed wheat, and tried to stay away from other allergy stuff and she's a different girl and sleeps good.

Also what to do for pain where leg and vagina connects?

–Anonymous

Hello, I was wondering what could be done or what could I take to better enjoy intercourse. I used to have the same thrill

as my husband before our first baby was born. But after the baby came I have no desire. It's been a few years now. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Also where do you get the book Intended for Pleasure? We don't have access to a computer so just an address or phone number. Thanks.

To the mom wondering about varicose veins. My mom and almost all my sisters deal with veins. Mom told us to take chelated minerals so we don't get varicose veins so quick.

I also read to put a cloth soaked with apple cider vinegar on the veins and put your foot up for 1/2 hour twice a day really helps.

They've had good results.

–A mom of 4

To the mom of 2, you were wondering what to do about a retained placenta. I always had that problem too. One time I had to go to the hospital to get it out. Mom told me this time. I have to take kelp. So I'm going to try. It shouldn't help might not help either. But it's worth trying.

–A mom of 4

Hello everyone, Just finished the summer magazine, it was much more pleasant to read! No harsh opinions. Let's keep it that way. It was nice seeing more of you write in about water births. I had one with my second child and would do another. I really like how it relaxes you in between contractions and gets your mind of thinking about the next one. Oh, childbirth truly is amazing. I love to read about others' birth experiences.

One thing I have been seeing a lot of is UTIs and bladder infections. They are the same thing just some have different ways of calling it. Ladies, how many of you take baths? I used to all the time before I was married, then soon I was pregnant and started taking showers as we all know it's hard getting up and down and out of a tub when big. I noticed I'm not getting any infections but didn't really know why. Then a friend of my mom's got breast cancer and took chemo. The doctor told her to be really careful of germs as chemo runs the immune system down. So she had to wear a mask out and about, not many visitors, and no baths! She always had infections and badly.

They went away. If you really think about it, sitting in your bath water with dirt and

bacteria is kind of gross. I know baths are relaxing but if you feel you want one I would just soak in clean water then get up and shower. This may not be your problem but thought it could help some of you. Also make sure you and hubby are clean before having intercourse. If you have an infection, parsley tea is wonderful. Fresh is best but dried can be used. I just boil water and throw in parsley to taste. If you don't care for parsley taste throw in some mint leaves too. I have written enough for now. May God bless you all. Thank you Laudons for all you do. This magazine has been a God-sent.

–A mom of 2 blessings

Hello to all, To the mom on page 44 in the summer issue, wondering about constipation in babies and toddlers. We also had that issue with our little girl and I had also tried magnesium and not sure what all, then I went to a health store and the lady told me it has to be magnesium citrate. I'm actually not sure what the difference is, but every time she struggles to go and her waste gets hard, I give her that and it usually takes care of the problem. Hope this can help you.

God bless.

What can be done for my SVN”8SSVN”8LªL law?

When they have their monthly they both almost always have so much pain (cramps) - sometimes almost unbearable, especially the 1st day. They've used red raspberry tea, cramp bark, a hot water bottle, and some other things, which help some sometimes.

Looking for some answers.

–Another mother

I was glad to see there was one mother who wrote that they used a copper IUD. I agree, definitely do not be afraid to choose to be safe rather than sorry, I want to give this illustration, if I may. If a man has a broken leg, what is the route to take? Would we tell him "Keep walking on it, God made legs to walk on - besides, how do you ever expect to keep walking if you don't try?" Of course not! The mind is also a body part, only it

is much more complicated to know when it is broken.

We also chose an IUD, though after 5 years, we aren't sure it's the best option. It is sure and easy, but we feel it causes some physical issues; PMS, acne, cramps, etc.

We have never used pills, so we don't know how the two compare. The midwife insists the IUD has no side effects. Praying for the mother on page 27 with the teasing 3 year old. There are probably no easy answers. Does he feel unwanted? That is a powerful instigator. Maybe he doesn't get that message now but did he? Before he was born? You were in a difficult position, your child senses that.

Now, I have not been in your shoes, but I have been in your child's. It has been a difficult journey, to find forgiveness and peace for both my mom and I. One thing that helped me a lot, was my mom's dedication to being there for me, now.

We can't change what was, but we can change what's now. Not easy, no. But so worth it.

Another this was the day I realized I was not just a mistake, but that God gives beautiful gifts of love in exchange for evil. Evil odes not deserve love, but what else is God? By all means get help for yourself. If you need support for the journey, find it. Think of the family you could have if you were able to deal with the stress. It may take time, all good things do, but that's part of the beauty of it.

This will help much more than any supplements for him, if you can learn to deal with things. Support yourself. Find others. Forgive yourself.

Stay hopeful. Ask Sprigs for my address if all else fails.

Page 32, the husband with itchy feet. It sounds like athlete's foot. Try Foot Soak (417-779-5450). My husband had that condition for years. Feet scratching was his pacifier in the evening. Then his nails started with a fungus and he decided, himself, that it's time to do something.

I was so glad and more than happy to oblige. He's on his second package of Foot Soak now and his feet look almost manicured!

Page 36, the mom wondering about Strep Throat. We have a 10 year old son who has had many, many, sore throats. Recently we discovered something with lomatium in it. This is a herbal antibiotic. At the same time we used a viral fighter. Something

with grapefruit seed extract is good. If the child is old enough, have him gargle salt water: 1/4 cup warm water with 1/4 teaspoon real salt (or celtic or pink salt).

Do this 3-4 times a day. Raw honey can be drizzled down their throat if they are too young to gargle. This is a number you can call for educational purposes or to request a catalog: 260-768-4868.

Hi, To the woman wondering what to do for moles. I had a mole that was very red and kept on getting larger. It would also bleed at times. I put on a slice of raw garlic for 4 nights in a row. Tape the garlic on the mole and make sure it's completely covered. The mole didn't disappear right away but came off in layers and was kind of raw and sore. I would then put on a healing salve with a bandaid. This might not work for everyone, but I had some luck with trying this.

–A mother

Hello, Thanks to all who make this magazine possible. It's definitely more interesting if opinions aren't so strong. To the mother on page 41, I don't know how to answer or say this, but will try. I don't think that verse is saying that to us marrieds. Please do your research, and feel free to disagree.

In Genesis it says: Thy desire shall be to thy husband" To the degree that you desire, need, and love your husband, to that you desire, need, and love God. I used to be concerned, it almost felt wrong, though I knew it wasn't. I just wished that would be left out. Then I got the book Created To Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl. And that explains a lot. There is not much written on bed relationships, but enough, that my concerns vanished and our love life is a lot better. It's not as much in getting as in giving. God has given us the glorious union between man and woman, as an example of Christ and His bride. I highly recommend that book if your have any questions like that. You can also ask them questions if you call No Greater Joys 1-866-292-9936. I used to have low arousal, but not anymore. The more I love him, the better it is in all that we do in everything. Knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Seek and ye shall find.

Ask and it shall be given unto...

–A blessed wife and mother

Dear ladies, I am a sixteen-year-old girl, desperate to know what I can do to get my period.

I only got my period once (very heavy bleeding) and it lasted for only a minute or two. That was when I was 12 8ˇu”8@SPINł8” pills etc. with no success. And INł”LªNª@SªuPI@Nª@ normal? Or are there more girls with the same problem?

–Wanting to be a normal 16-year-old

Dear Sprigs family, First of all, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work.

Yes, I know how it goes up to our heavenly father... What a blessing to have a closeknit family... So happy to see Jonathan and Nancy with true children. Such a blessing.

Truly life is a gift. Let us never take it for granted. We are very blessed as well with 3 healthy children and a wonderful hubby.

We have lived and learned a lot and we are still learning. I believe us as Christians will continue to grow if we allow us to until we pass over in Glory...

I wanted to share some thoughts on the Mom-to-Mom. For hemorrhoids, I have had terrible issues with them, as well with varicose veins. I discovered if I do the lemon cleanse and eat no white flours or sugars, and very little flours of any kind, or white potatoes and starches of any kind, help me immensely. And I also do a lot of fermented foods like sauerkraut and apple cider vinegar and kombucha.

Kombucha recipe: Bring to boil 1 quart of pure water and 1 cup organic sugar.

Add 6-8 bags of green tea or black tea. Steep. Stir. Use only wooden spoons or utensils.

Add 1 cup starter kombucha, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 mushroom culture, 2 1/2 quarts of water. Mix in glass jar.

Cover with cloth and write date on top of jar. Ready to harvest in 11 days. Drink 14 days for liver cleansing. Take milk thistle for dandruff. Try essential oil of rosemary and thyme. Drop right

on scalp. Then wash hair. If that does not help it might be yeast.

Also anybody with dry hands etc. might need a form of collagen. Use a form of fish oil and folate. It helps tremendously!

For calming a child, have you tried a magnesium product?

That has helped our children a lot. . For baby hiccups I continued nursing, worked every time. On nosebleeds, try liquid chlorophyll or vitamin K supplement. I will include a write up about the illeocecal valve, have you ever heard f it? It is amazing what it does to little children and adults alike, for constipation and digestion health! May God be with all your families and singles alike. May we stay strong in the Lord until the end.

What else can we say but thank you. Blessings to each of you.

it to get it cheaper. But it might not work for everyone. To people who have PCOS, I used Ovasitol (it's a powder to add to water, etc.), garlic, and progesterone cream, and I became pregnant by surprise.

Don't know if it helped me or not, or was it just God's plan for us to have a baby.

A nebulizer works great for a lot of stuff, I had a cough from a sinus infection or something, and I used the nebulizer and some liquid from a health food store.

And I could tell a difference right away.

It wasn't steroids. It's natural, made of silver and peppermint oil. We are a family that also has problems with motion sickness. We use sea bands and put them on your wrists, for motion sickness, some people have also used them for morning sickness. You can get them at Walmart in the pharmacy area. They cost a little but can use them for a few years. It helps me, but don't know if it would help you. I started using Jewel sanitary napkins and I do not get so painful monthlies anymore and I feel better all around, since using those. There are a few other kinds that are healthy too.

–A thankful wife and mom

–A mother of 1

Hello to all,

Dear Sprigs,

Thanks to everyone for making this magazine possible.

Someone requested the kombucha recipe and the greek yogurt recipe in Mom-toMom so I'm including those.

Someone wondered what to do for dry bleeding hands, I was told to use corn huskers lotion, but it didn't really work for me. Also, make sure you don't use Dawn dish soap if you have that problem, I'd just try to use a good hand lotion and wear gloves to go outside if it's cold and/or windy. Also for constipation in adults, you can try magnesium tablets, I have to use 3,000mg a day and I don't have much problems. For canker sores in the mouth I use L-Lysine, it knocks it back most of the time, someone suggested using a teaspoon of salt, it'll burn but I haven't had the nerve to try it myself.

Someone wondered how to keep birds and squirrels out of berries. I tie pie pans etc. out by the plants, it's shiny and they make a noise if it's windy. My mom also used the f lax seed cough syrup when we had whooping cough. It can be found in some of the Amish cookbooks. For babies who have cheesy eyes, a retired midwife told me to use Johnson's baby shampoo, put it in a wet, warm wash cloth, and rub it into the eyes, but softly. After a few weeks, it worked for me. For constipation in babies, I use colostrum, it keeps his bowels moving. You can get that at some health food stores or you can sign up for

Greek yogurt: heat 3 gallons of milk to 180°F. Set kettle in cold water and stir until milk is 120°F. Stir in 2-4 cups plain yogurt with live cultures. Put in sterilized jars. (I don't bother sterilizing my jars.) Set in ice chest with 100°F warm water. Close lid and let set for 5-8 hours or until set. (The way I understand it, the longer it sets, the more lactose in "eats".) Put in refrigerator and chill. Pour into 2 pillowcases or cheesecloth and hang over sink for 3-5 hours, depending on how thick you want your yogurt. Whey can be used as butter milk. Add 1-4 cups sugar or sugar substitute (I use Sweet Mix) and 3 tablespoons vanilla to yogurt. Blend in blender.

A note for Mom-to-Mom: to the lady who has a problem with static, I used to have that problem too. It was unhandy to be shocked so often when touching things around the house. And once, I leaned in to kiss hubby and our noses touched and ZAP! We leaped back, laughing. I've found it helps to have a humidifier running as dry air makes it. worse.

And to those dealing with body odor, chlorophyll is said to be internal deodorant and it is! I began taking it for my tired,

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achy legs, guess I was low in iron, and I noticed I didn't have that sweaty smell when working. Then I ran out of chlorophyll and now I notice the sweat smell again.

Hello, Really like this interesting magazine.

To the mom on page 32 with a very sore back. Manganese has saved us a lot of chiropractic treatments. Arnica salve or oil is good for that too.

To the lady wondering what to do about static in clothing on page 66. I wonder if it would be the soap or fabric softener you use. I like to use vinegar for my fabric softener. But if you rub lotion on your legs that helps some people for static.

For tangly hair I like to rinse them with vinegar.

What would we do without these letters? I've learned a lot and tried some stuff already.

–A mother of 2 girls

Childhood Vaccines: (This is not including the large amounts of information available from sources concerned about vaccines - instead, I only included quotes from sources that were actually in favor of vaccines in general knowing that would make a stronger point.)

Mumps: In response to my doctor's scare tactic that getting mumps might cause my boy to be unable to have children quote from Britannica: In patients past puberty, there is occasionally swelling and tenderness on other glands...but these are of short duration and usually of no serious significance. The --- may become atrophied, but sterility from this cause is uncommon.

Measles: In response to the common fear of resulting blindness - quote from Britannica: A large percentage of cases of severe measles are associated with inadequate intake of vitamin A...sounds like there is a reasonable solution to this concern!

Rubella: Quote from Britannica: A viral disease that runs a mild and being course for most people. The main concern appears to be for the baby of a mother exposed in her first trimester - but, unfortunately, Britannica says - infected individuals

tend to be most contagious when a rash is erupting. That would indicate that responsible quarantining should prevent this from being passed to others. Pay attention and quarantine!

Polio: Quote from Britannica: The paralysis so commonly associated with the disease actually affects fewer than 1 percent of persons infected by the poliovirus. And another Britannica quote: Polio has been eliminated from most of the world.

Diphteria: Quote from Encarta: In the United States in 1985, only two cases were reported. Sounds rare enough for me!

Pertussis (Whooping Cough): My mom was vaccinated as a child so instead she just got it bad as an adult when she had three children to take care of. Enough said.

I do disagree with the thought that doctors are purposefully harming us with vaccines.

I feel we should realize that a doctor hardly has time to do in-depth research on every procedure they do and so it may simply be they are unaware of every aspect of what they are doing. After all, they are humans like the rest of us and part of a system unlikely to give them negative information against what they do.

About RHO-GAM: I have A- blood type and my husband has a positive blood type so I need to take RHO-GAM shots. A little info: if my husband's blood type would have also been negative, it would not have been necessary to have the shots because two negative blood type parents cannot have a positive blood type baby. We found his blood type out for free by him just giving blood at a blood drive and they gave him a card with his type on it. Also, the shot is not to save the life of your first child but the ones after it. What is the problem and what happens? Basically, when you have a baby with a positive blood type you can have a blood cross-over during birth that then your body builds up an immune response to that blood type. The next time you are expecting a positive blood type child, your body views that child as an "enemy" and your system will fight it, possibly killing the baby. To understand this better, compare to the immune response of someone allergic to bee stings, a major allergic reaction is not likely to happen the first time you are exposed, but later after your body has built up a response. Don't fool around with this problem or imagine that just because someone was able to successfully have several children without having that crossover and subsequent immune response that makes it no big deal for you. One life is worth so much. Once your body recognizes the positive blood type as an "enemy" it is too late to change it. The life of your

next positive blood type baby is at definite risk. It may be saved but dealing with blood transfusions or a defect like hearing loss etc. could be the result. Here is an example: my grandmother had a negative blood type. Her labors were very easy so apparently she didn't have the crossover with her first child who had positive blood type so she safely had her next. then her third child with positive blood type was born early. Later they discovered he had a major hearing problem (possibly because of the immune reaction). Her fourth baby was then killed by her body and miscarried.

Because this was so long ago the doctor told her she had to have a hysterectomy since she could likely never have another live baby. She has grieved the child and the big family she hoped for since them. I don't like hots but my desire to have more than one child safely is greater than my dislike of shots! I have never had a reaction to the shot I had during my pregnancies or the one given after each positive blood type baby was born. My children are healthy and I know that my body fighting against them would be a lot worse for their health than any possible concern about the shot. I don't give my children childhood vaccines so I'm not choosing this from the point of view of someone who is generally in favor of everything my doctor says. For more information, consult a medical book or doctor about this subject.

Dear Motherhood friends, I guess I shall sit down and take a turn again, at writing a letter for this interesting magazine. I greatly enjoy the Motherhood letters and want to do my part in answering questions where I've had experience. There are also many questions I don't have an answer for and wait anxiously to see what the answers will be from others.

As cooler weather sets in and the children are in the house more, they again enjoy a fresh batch of homemade playdough. I will share my favorite recipe in case other mothers want to try.

Playdough: 2 cups water 1/2 cup salt Boil until salt dissolved.

Remove from heat and add: 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons alum 2 tablespoons salad oil

Knead until right consistency. Store in an airtight container. I have used wholewheat flour in the past, when that was all I had.

I use only the cheap white salt. (Not the more expensive real salt etc.) To knead I like to scrape it out of the kettle onto an open cereal bag (parchment paper would work too) and use the ends of the bad to roll it back and forth and fold it over (knead) without having to touch the hot dough with hands. It provides hours of fun for the preschoolers. (And the older ones too.)

To the mom in the summer 2021 issue, about getting monthly cycles twice a month and lasting for 2 weeks at a time. That definitely sounds like a hormone problem!

As a teenager I bled (spotted) for 7 weeks once and yes, very unpredictable when I'd get my period. My mother took me to a medical doctor who put me on birth control pills. After a little while on the pills my mother noticed that they make me very moody and weepy. So she, of her own accord, took me off the pill and put me on hebrs. I think black cohosh was the main one I took at that time (now I'd start with vitex/chaste tree berry). After sometime on the herbs I was very regular until I quit the herbs. After that I didn't need something all the time, but if I felt I did I'd take of my mom's menopausal formula for a bit and that would help. (Her's was also a blend of hormone balancing herbs.)

Another thing I use now for hormone balancing is progesterone cream. To learn how to use it read the book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause by Dr. John Lee. This book should be renamed What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hormone Balancing.

My heart goes out to the struggling but hopeful mother on page 27. I know well how it is to feel overwhelmed with little ones' needs and hardly be able to keep from snapping at the eldest. However, when I read your letter it sounds like 3 year old needs his positive time with mama too.

Hold him on your lap and read stories to him, if you have half a chance. Or spend other 1 on 1 time with him. My husband often encouraged me that if you struggle with losing your temper, it does help if you also spend time reading to them or other positive activities.

I do have a question for you, though, too. Do you somehow struggle with blaming him that he came before marriage? Just a thought for uVN5S”8K@Iłoª V8Vo”ł”@@o”N

often try to push the blame on others.

For anyone with back problems (or hips, legs, shoulders, neck, etc.) I'd recommend the book Pain Free by Pete Egoscue. I think Nature's Warehouse has it. I do not endorse his belief in evolution which he refers to occasionally in his writing, but the stretches he recommends have been a big help to me and others I know. The book is a bit expensive maybe, but I find it's a cheap solution.

I am with the one who wonders how to regain the sense of smell. It's been almost a year since I've supposedly had covid, and I still can't smell as I did before. Not a bad thing when changing a baby's diaper. But an inconvenience for other things.

About treating strep throat, without antibiotics, we've been there! We have had several rounds of antibiotics, we've been there! We have had several rounds of antibiotics for our children over the years, but it seemed once we learned how they act with strep throat (different ones can have different symptoms - some of ours their main thing is stomach pain and for vomiting) we have also been successful treating at home, minus antibiotics, if we catch it soon enough. First of all, keep up hydrated! Push liquid! Not a cupful every hour, but sips every few minutes. (Teas, juice, Emergen-C, etc. work too, it doesn't have to be just water.) Then also set the timer for every 15 minutes and give a herbal (whatever works for you - elderberry, echinacea, super tonic, throat and tonsil).

I don't think what you take matters so much as how often. With one of ours, as a toddler, I took him on my lap on the rocker with all I needed in arms reach. I set the timer for, was it 5 or 10 minute, every time the timer went I gave something one time a drink, next leap herbs, and switch off and on like that for an hour or 2 or 3. If they sleep let them sleep. (Older ones can do it for themselves if you get them the timer and everything else nearby.) If they have a fever keep a cloth soaked in apple cider vinegar on their forehead or abdomen and ACV soaked socks on feet, covered with dry socks.

It takes stick to it, but we've been rewarded for our efforts more than once. No doctor!

I even had a 1 year old once that I think had pneumonia that we got over it without a doctor though if I were to experience those symptoms again I'm not sure if I'd be staying home. I guess that time I used Save the Baby salve, or something similar, on his chest too. He had 106° fever and a deep cough.

Children with constant colds (mucousy, earaches, etc.) I'd suspect food... Dairy and gluten both can do that and maybe more. (I know from experience!) Be a detective and see what affects your child.

I have a question: why should fermented foods be avoided o”S”ªoªNu”@NV candida? Fermented foods contain probiotics and I thought probiotics are needed for yeast.

How about trying using greens heavily (either powdered or chlorella or spirulina tablets) for the man what's itchy from yeast?

Or maybe it's a food related rash... My husband had trouble with itchy rashes that moved around on his body, he used coconut oil on it and seemed to help, but kept turning up at a different location. After he started taking spirulina it went away.

Would it have anyway? Could be, but I'd still use it again.

I enjoy reading the birth announcements!

For inverted nipples I used a latch assist for the last weeks of pregnancy and early weeks of nursing. (The midwife supplied mine.) It is a small suction cup thing that suctions your nipples out. Do it several times a day for a few minutes before birth and right before nursing once baby is here. I didn't have to keep on using it after baby got the hang of nursing. And didn't use at all for my last few.

(Maybe Sprigs Motherhood Shop could find the item for you?) Our Sunshine Valley Health Variety has our Inverted Nipple Kit. Their phone number is 717-532-7771. I've never tried that kit, but would likely work.

For static in clothes fabric softener helps.

I have started mixing just a little fabric softener with vinegar to use for rinsing clotes. Vinegar alone might help if you don't hardly have trouble with status as long as I use something like that to rinse clothes.

For C-section incision I used B&W salve on it until it was fully healed.

On page 71, a baby with cradle cap and bad rash... My youngest got a miserable rash when I used dairy. At age 2 she can tolerate some dairy now, so they can grow our of it.

To the busy mom on page 74 with anxiety attacks and low birth weight baby etc. You didn't by any chance use inositol while pregnant did you? I know several mothers that had a bad birthing experience (won't

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go into detail for the sake of room) and both had been taking inositol for anxiety, the one midwife thought the only cause she could find for how it went was that. So a question remains... Would be interesting to hear from you.

Let's not become obsessed with striving for perfect health. There will always be sickness and death on this earth. First and foremost should always be to care for our souls and those of our children. May God be with us all and grant us love, patience, and wisdom each day.

A baby crying when mom goes out of sight? There's nothing wrong with that (actually I think it's a good sign of baby's attachment to mama!) Though I know it can be overwhelming for mom at times.

–Blessings to all!

I'm also waiting to hear what can be done to reduce fluid levels when pregnant. I had lots the last few times. The last time midwife didn't think it was excessive, beforehand, but I did. After the birth she told me: "I was wrong! You did have lots!"

Well, I have written enough. Sorry, Sprigs, for making you more work.

Wishing the Lord's blessings and guidance for all you other moms, as well as myself.

Hi to everyone that reads this. I really enjoy this magazine and think the pictures are absolutely adorable! I find nothing immodest in any of them. My question is - what can be done for female facial hair? It is so bad I need to shave or pluck at least every other day or so. Also, could it be related to not having interest in being intimate with hubby? We have a good marriage otherwise. Feel so bad for him and would love for this to change. Thank you in advance!

–Looking forward to answers

–A mom in the US

P.S. Could anyone supply me with the directions that go with the Moby wrap?

I got a used one, minus instructions and don't know how to use it. Maybe Sprigs could forward it to me. Thank you.

To the lady wondering about psoriasis.

My dermatologist said it's caused

by GMO, which in turn causes inf lammation. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that occurs if there is an excessive production of skin cells. These collect on the surface of the skin and form red, scaly patches that are itchy and painful. It is not contagious but may be hereditary. Psoriasis is chronic in nature with periods of remissions and f lares.

Stress can trigger it. There is no known cure for it, although I've wondered if a gluten free diet would help. I simply use shampoo with tar from Walmart and hydrocortisone cream to keep it under control. I would love to hear of a natural way to treat it!

To the mom who asked about when ovulation is about to happen. Just want to share what I do, as I don't believe in birth control either, I got Cycle Beads from Nature's Warehouse. Non-expensive.

And they help to track the days. So far it has helped me. But it might not work for everyone. Just trying to help.

–A mom of 3 girls

Hello to Sprigs, The Motherhood Shop sounds very exciting to me. I'll like to put a few products down we'll be interested in getting. Natural soaps like goat's milk bar soap, candles, bees wax, simple healthy cookbooks...

We have a family of 5 and I can get very stressful sometimes. It seems my mind don't have no energy. I also have gestational diabetes.

And have big babies... Crave for lots of sweets, when I get 8ª@ª‹ł”@@PIT”NSªuK lightheaded, my midwife said I need protein. If anybody has advice please help.

To the ladies who think it's not necessary what some write in here/ If you don't have that problem then why fret, as it really is helping a lot others that have that problem, including me. Was glad someone was open enough to write it. No offense meant.

Hello!

Just got done reading Motherhood, and felt compelled to write, and try to answer some questions. UTI is urinary tract infection, someone asked about recurring fevers in her 3 year old. When our daughter was around 3 years she would runa fever every 2-3 weeks for 2-3 days. Then we checked her out, turned out to be UTI. For strep throat I used a cherry bark blend, which supports throat and sinuses. To the struggling but hopeful mother, I could have written your paragraph about struggling with your 3 year old son and messy dishes/house. My son is 2. We put him in glasses, was some better. Cranial treatment every two weeks also helps. We're starting Balance D. Naughty children sometimes actually have food sensitivities so if that's the case we're hoping the Balance D might take care of that. If not, we'll probably get him tested for any food sensitivities. But yes, he also wears my patience quite thin at times, and yes he's also worse if I'm under pressure about my work, trying to get everything done, etc.

My husband just does a lot of housework,

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I won't deny that. We don't live on a farm, so he can do it easier, but it also makes him busier.

Another thing that also helps when our son gets a hyper spree is to rub his neck with lavender oil. Then I usually sit down with him and tell a story or sing.

You are not alone in your struggles. Let's all remember to pray for each other and ourselves. God bless!

Dear busy moms and all, First, many thanks to the Sprigs team to have such an interesting magazine for us to read and learn. I'm always looking forward to it in the mailbox and can hardly stop reading until I'm done.

To the lady in summer 2021 issue, I'm wondering if you had been going to the same doctor that I did to do your MTHFR test. We had 2 little boys, 1 1/2 years apart then 2 years later I had an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy that I had surgery and they took my one tube out. Then after that I had 2 miscarriages, the last one the doctor taught we should do an MTHFR test to see if that is the problem. So we did and the test showed positive for that so they gave me a prescription. On the bottle it says L-Methyl-B6-B12. I think it might be something similar to the Foltan X. Is that Foltan X a natural thing? Would rather use it if it is. Anyway I had to use 1 of those pills and 1 baby aspirin (80mg) everyday to keep my blood thin. I got pregnant and we have another healthy baby boy. I use these pills pretty regular until 36 weeks I had to quit with the aspirins. The doctor thought I should keep on using those pills but would rather have something natural.

Does anyone know what I could use? And yes the MTHFR is a blood clotting disorder.

I would anyways advise every lady that has problems with miscarriages to do the MTHFR test anyways if you don't have any other problems. It's nothing really expensive if it then prevents miscarriages.

But everyone just need to do as they wish and think would help them. And what helps one might not help the next one. Is there anyone out there that had a natural delivery after 3 C-sections. What do you do

Nł”N”RRuL”So and ready for delivery? The last time I did a few exercises which didn't seem to help. So I will be glad for any advice.

Best wishes to you all!

A mother of 3 boys age 7, 5 and 5 months –Mrs. Miller - LaGrange, IN

Dear friends at Motherhood, I love this magazine. It is amazing! I do have a few suggestions for readers. If something you have seems dangerous it is probably best to go to the doctor and find out what you are dealing with, then ask what do I do for this... Instead of asking the magazine what do you think this lump is or whatever, we can't see it nor have much information etc. So we can only make wild guesses which could be a very bad thing. I'm not pointing at any particular letter at all. Also, I'm not a doctor, but some problems seem very serious and the doctor can't make you take the meds he prescribes, but then, at least you could deal with your exact problem instead of trying to figure out what it is first. I write this with love.

To the lady with so much static and clingy dresses. Do you dry your clothes in a dryer ever? You must use dryer sheets if you have so much static. Also, before getting dressed or even after you're dressed it helps to rub a metal hanger all over the skirt, inside and out, until it quits cracking. A temporary fix, but, it does help a lot!

I don't want to start up another circumcision/non circumcision debate as we all realize there's a lot of opinions, but what do you put on a circumcision to help it heal. We put Bone & Body on it and it healed fast. But too fast! It's healed partially up where it's not supposed to be!

Now what. I can't pull it down, it's been a year. I didn't notice for a long time.

I also wonder where to get allergy testing done?

Also how does the wild yam work exactly?

What's the dose etc. and where do you get it?

–Homeschool mama

Hello everyone, Thanks to the Laudons for all the effort you put in to get this magazine together.

To the one who was wondering if there is anything natural to do for endometriosis.

Yes, there is.

I was never diagnosed for sure but the one I went to for treatments (at one time) wondered if that isn't what I have. The symptoms also led to that. I had lots of pain when having my period. I am now pretty well pain-free over that time. What I did was go on the hormone program from AIMs. Call Emma Miller for more information: 330-359-0243.

We were married a little over 3 years before I got pregnant. I had started on AIMs hormone program in July and by November I was pregnant. A very nice surprise.

What works for one doesn't always work for another. I just hope you can get help.

–A mom of 1 blessing

Hello kind folk, Low iron is a definite cause of bleeding. I used many supplements and adding spinach smoothies finally helped. Cutting out gluten helps too.

Healing veins between pregnancies is a good idea. Use white oak barks pills and trace minerals. Skip 2 years of pregnancy if possible.

Need to dry up your milk for any reason? Sage capsules up to 6 a day, worked amazing.

I don't know how successful Florida Wellness Center is in treating infertility, but I know of other issues having very good success there.

To make your own baby food, cook carrots, a few beets, butternut squash, apples, pears, together, or whatever you wish, can or freeze. I loved it!

2 of our daughters' hair growth was much longer on one side than the other, any ło8”@@Q Pure aloe vera gel is an excellent lubricant and it's good for your skin.

Tired, tired, take a good adrenal support.

Healthy fats are a must for brain and mental issues. Cod liver oil, coconut oil, make sure it's a good brand.

–Wife and mama

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Hello, I also have some questions I would like answered. One is about women shaving certain places. The men shave their faces, is it wrong for the women? Also about cutting the tips of our hair off. I cut about 2 inches of my hair off when I have long ends and can't put my hair up in a neat bun. My grandmother and mother both did it. But my husband doesn't like it when I do. Is it wrong to do that too.

I would like some answers. Will wait until next magazine.

–Trying to do what's right

Dear ladies, Blessings to you all. I really like this magazine. Thanks to the Laudons. I already got some answers through this magazine. So want to share some of my own. The ones with hemorrhoids. There is a place on the bottom of your left foot that you can work that helps. As that's what helped me. It seemed whatever I took didn't heal it until I did that. I did a hair and saliva test and ovary and uterus showed herpes warts and would like to know what that means or what to do for it. And also what to do for tangled hair.

I'm losing hair since we had another little one, and the last time I took them down to wash them they were so tangled I could hardly comb them out and are also stringy.

I think until I got done combing them I only had half of my hair left. Am I lacking something? Or I would like to know what I could do for it. Reading through this Momto-Mom I saw some people have kids.

Check the definition (kids versus children).

Also read about hubbyhood magazine, hubby or husband? My husband does not like it if I call him hubby. To the lady on page 32 of 2021 condoms is not what God intended for birth control either. God will give us more than what he's willing to help us carry. Everyone's opinion is what makes this so interesting.

–A mother still learning

Question: could an ovarian cyst cause problems in a pregnancy? Or can one get pregnant if a cyst is on the L8uQTł@NNS58ª@ for this free magazine.

Dear wives everywhere, I've been thinking about the letters I've read on the bedroom subject. I've never heard of the book Intended for Pleasure but after reading the book Created to be His Helpmeet. I came to the conclusion that we have a sacred duty. The duty to please our husbands - we never have the right to turn them away just because we don't feel like it.

And after I decided to dedicate our love life to please him - amazing results! Came to find out he knows when I just pretend and never felt like a whole man. I thought he didn't care, and really, he was too insecure to talk about it. Together we learned a lot. We are no experts but are happy and satisfied.

–Still learning after a decade

P.S. Created to be His Helpmeet is a great book. Just don't get discouraged. I don't believe anybody can be the perfect wife.

All we can do is playfully do our best. It might help you understand your husband better too!.

Hello moms, Thanks to all the team for this magazine.

I have read a lot of helpful advice in here. But have not read anything about what to take for blood clots. I have found that nattokinase is a very good product to take. Can tell a big difference in 2 weeks. But makes your blood thin so want to quit taking it around 2 weeks before your due date.

P.S. Thought maybe it would help someone.

–A mom

or so and then I'd have it 2 weeks later again, they're not regular at all, what is PCOS and how does it work? What can be taken? I would really like an answer.

Also about child spacing, I believe it's up to each couple, why not take care of your body before becoming pregnant again? I do not find anything wrong with it. But I wish there were more natural ways for child-spacing. As how can I tell when I ovulate if I don't get my periods regularly?

One more question, what causes you to become very warm when you have a contraction, almost feel like passing out, then as soon as the contraction is over I'm shivering and so cold. Is this natural? To the mother on page 27 of the summer issue who signed a struggling but hopeful mother, I feel for you, as I've been there, too. Still am at times. But is lots better. I finally decided if momma's not happy, nobody is happy. I know it's hard to be happy all the time, as moms get tired too. But do your best, sing while you work, spend at least 1 hour a day playing with your children. I like to tell them a bible story every day after their noon naps. Pray for each child and your hubby (of course) as you wash and fold their laundry and best of all get up early and read 1 chapter of the bible and pray to God to help you throughout your day! It does wonders! For my 3 year old it always makes it worse if I yell at her. Never yell at your children! Speak calmly to them and if they don't listen, sit down with them and make them listen and understand what you're saying. Show them that you love them!

All written out of love and hoping to help someone. My life is far from perfect too.

I struggle every day to make ends meet, but let's not forget, our work can wait.

Our children are the only treasures we can take to heaven!

Dear readers,

Love,

First of all, a hearty thank you to every one of the Sprigs team for all your hard work to put this magazine together (for free)! Let's appreciate it ladies and not complain through this magazine.

I love the natural recipes and all the tips, it's helped me a lot throughout my motherhood already. I have quite a few questions. First of all, I'd like to know what I can use to wash my hair so I don't have dandruff anymore, or is there something natural to take? Am I lacking in something? Also, what is PCOS? My massage therapist told me she thinks I have PCOS as I might get my monthly cycle one month, then it skips a month

–A mom who needs prayers too

P.S. The best thing a mother can do for her children is to love their daddy!

Dear Motherhood friends, Greetings in Jesus' name. First I want to thank the Sprigs team for this magazine, I really like to read it.

To the lady in the summer 2021 issue, wondering how to know when ovulating. I use a digital fever thermometer to test mine.

You have to check your fever (by mouth) in the morning before you get up or make much

around, if your fever is higher than usual is when you are ovulating. I start around 12 days after I start my period until I ovulate.

Sometimes it's up to 22 days and I am now curious why it's so late sometimes because I'm about right on time or 2 days early the last 2 times, before that I was about a week late but it's not always the same. I am using red raspberry tea and wild yam which helps some and I just start with Sprigs Mama Bear prenatals. Hope this can help somebody. To the lady about dress clinging to your legs, I have the same problem but just with 100% polyester material but I don't know how to get rid of it either.

–A reader

Dear ones at Sprigs, I have a question and wonder if you could personally answer it? The sooner the better!

I'm 6 months pregnant and am having quite a bit of trouble with feeling bloated

I also had endo and took atlas treatments, changed my diet and did exercises which helped tremendously. But due to a drastic change in my life that all got pushed back and over the next 6 years it got worse again.

The diet I had been on previously didn't want to work anymore and I ended up doing surgery with Dr. Cook. I would highly recommend that you call Rachel and ask for a free book about endo. It has a lot of info about diet changes you should make and how endo works. Just maybe you could get results with that and won't have to do the surgery which is very expensive.

L@@”SV5L@”L”8”RV85ª thus feeling uncomfortable.

WVSuVłooN‹V@”@ it? And what could I do for it?

I'm using probiotics regularly.

P.S. Also what would you recommend for aching, tired legs (badly) in early pregnancy? Thanks in advance.

Hi! To Mrs Gingerich who wanted info about endometriosis. If you decide to do surgery please don't go to a regular surgeon! They burn it out and it grows right back. The following doctors cut it out and have a high success rate:

–Mrs Mast

Hello to all!

Thank you Sprigs for providing a free informative magazine like this. I really enjoy it!

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and can only use fertilizers, approved by the certifiers. Any flour that isn't certified organic is most likely sprayed with chemicals.

To another mom in learning, page 41, who is wondering if an orgasm not triggered by intercourse is wrong. A position of sexual arousal is described in Song of Solomon 2:6 and 8:3 "Let his left hand be under my head and his right hand embrace me."

Embrace could be translated as " fondle" or "simulate". If something arouses sexual desire, but it's toward your husband and would benefit your marriage, how could it be wrong?

I'm looking for some answers on how to achieve orgasm by intercourse. A mother of 2, page 15, urged us to do something about it, but that wasn't very helpful, as she didn't say what to do. Build up our bodies in what way? I'd be happy for tips...

In a book by Dr. Nolan Byler, called The High Cost of Holistic Healing, he warns against numerous therapies to avoid, such as acupressure, acupuncture, homeopathy, applied kinesiology (muscle testing), iridology, ref lexology, psychic diagnosis and healing, drawing pain, powwowing, therapeutic touch, biomagnetic therapy, chi machine, raindrop technique, dowsing or astrology. If I knew of a friend doing any of the above, I would be very concerned and would likely pray for her. So I want to caution all you readers, beware, beware, Satan is crafty. If you aren't sure about something, pray earnestly and seek God's will. Don't forget that which doctors can heal too.

Can someone tell me how to completely heal up ”88ªS@QTł@ª advance!

Instead of using saltine crackers, you could use cornbread, biscuits, or bread crusts.

Or, make your soups thicker so you don't need anything.

–A busy farmer's wife

Thank you to all who make this magazine possible!

To the one wanting answers on page 77.

My sister and I have both been on Dr. James Martin's program from Nutrition Wellness Center with good results. We started because of other health issues and both soon became pregnant. My sister after

not having children for 5 years (they had 1 daughter) and myself after being married 4 1/2 years. Their supplements help balance hormones etc. And they really focus on eliminating toxins and cutting out all sugar and foods that cause inflammation. I do recommend their program, but it is very expensive. Wishing you the best, God does still work miracles! If you have questions feel free to call or write.

Also a huge thank you to the lady who put in the Team Hope Health numbers. It is changing my life!

Hello, Thanks to all who make this magazine possible. I greatly enjoy it.

To the mom of 2 on page 17 of the summer 2021 issue, my son had quite a few warts.

I gave him magnesium. Having warts is a sign of mineral deficiency. After 1 bottle of magnesium, his warts are gone.

Having painful breasts around cycle time is a hormone problem. I too have problems with it. Would like to warm the lady who took vitamin D3 for painful breasts, did you know that vitamin D3 has something in called cholecalciferol? That is what they put in rat bait to kill the mice. Cod liver oil does the same thing as vitamin D2. Let's check our ingredients.

To the struggling mother on page 27. When your son does something he shouldn't, instead of yelling, stop - take a deep breath and let out slowly. Then talk kindly and explain why he can't do it. He might listen better than when you yell. I've been there.

To the lady that can't swallow pills. Don't tip your head back when drinking from a glass. Instead, put the pill in the mouth, dump water in the mouth, close the mouth, and look only slightly towards the floor.

That opens your throat pipe 100%. That is what helped me. Also started taking my pills with food. I can now swallow almost any size pill.

Now for my question: I had it in before but never got an answer. Someone once had NNł”N”SNS8SP8‹”@@ pill for low blood sugar. I have problems with it and would 8”uªł”Nłoo”8” to get it. Could you please write in through Motherhood where to get it and the phone

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–A mom

Do you struggle with your husband's sexual desires? Don't! You have no idea what you are missing out on. Wives and mothers, God intended a woman to have just as much or more sexual pleasure, than her husband. But husbands have to know how to do it! It's a shame how many couples are out there that have no clue of such a thing.

You can read in the bible it even tells you how to do it. Oh, ladies, you all need this book, it's called The Act of Marriage. This is a Christian book, and it tells you where to find it in the bible, and will tell you how, and all you need to know... A great Christmas gift for him... Hope this book helps you as much as it did me... Every wife needs this book. Don't think twice, just get it. You can get this book at Ridgeway Books.

The books cost $15.99 each and $5.95 for shipping. If you want this book to be shipped to you in 2 to 4 days add $8.00 more.

–A reader that wants to help

Hello, To add in Motherhood land. Thanks to the Laudons for this gift and all the effort in keeping everyone happy.

For a natural drain opener, a toilet plunger works great for sinks where the stopper is not attached. For kitchen sinks you want to close the one drain and put some water in the one you want to plunge.

And then plunge while the water is going down the drain.

To all you ladies who lost your taste and smell when sick. You very likely had Covid.

I too lost my smell and know of more who did. I believe I have now fully gotten it back after 16 months. The best thing about it I couldn't smell my hubby's gas.

We really liked the sugarless chocolate fudge. Thanks to whoever shared the recipe.

To another mom in learning on page 41, read 1 Corinthians 7 and Ephesians 5. We don't know of anywhere in the bible where it discourages pleasure and enjoyment for the partner. But for self-gratification, you can find it wrong according to these scriptures.

Song of Solomon talks a lot of enjoyment of each other's bodies. Hope this is of help to you. It might also help to read the little booklets from Pathway: A Guide For

Newlyweds and For Expectant Parents. you can also order from Pathway Publishers: 43632 CR 390 Bloomingdale, MI 49026 –A blessed mother of 6

Hello, To those wondering what to do for ovarian cysts or how to prevent them, I've had problems with cysts off and on for several years until we started going to a homeopathic doctor. He told me to use iodine, start low, increase dose slowly, if you get a headache or feel sick go back to the level you were before, stay there several more days then try again. I took up to 43.75mg daily for a while until my iodine level was normal. Then you need to decrease slowly again. After my iodine levels showed normal my cysts were also gone. He said I need to keep on using a little on my cysts will come back. Selenium is supposed to help absorb iodine. I know some don't recommend to take it internally, but I didn't know where to get the Lugols iodine that someone wrote about. Now I have a Meadowview Herbs catalog and they have it, the address is in the summer 2021 issue.

To the one who cares for the childless on page 13 of summer issue could you please send in the address where you get your Foltan X for MTHFR? Or if you want to you can ask Sprigs for my address so you can send the information to me.

A question for the Mom-to-Mom section:

Someone mentioned about not using Wild Yam for more Nˇu”8PIoVSªł”N łoN”8”@ouuV 8”‹”SNNNł”ªN ”8PTłuVM –Hoping for an answer

Question for Motherhood: was wondering if anyone has had yeast infection only in the right breast. I had in my left one as well, but got that cleared up a few months ago.

And I absolutely can't get rid of the yeast in the right one, I've had it for a year at least, and it sometimes gets so itchy

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that I scratch it all up until it bleeds, then I have even more pain. I've tried lots of products RVNNª@””@NNł”N” problem away. I have never SłªS@u”NPPPBVNS”@5”8N”u needing help.

To the one with vaginal varicose veins with our last pregnancy my midwife got me a support brief to wear over my regular underwear. On the pack it says V2 Support - It's Your Babe: Compression Therapy - Vulvar Varicosities - Prolapse Bladder Prolapse Uterus - It made a big difference!

If you don't have interest access, have your midwife or friend look for you, if you have interest in it.

Blessings to all...

I also wish to thank the childless ladies who are brave enough to share their struggles and trials! Especially to the one signed "childless but blessed". I gladly share my babies and children with those empty arms, as mine are full and overflowing at times. But do you know?

It feels better to have you ask me, rather than me asking you to hold my baby. I do not know if you are battling your emotions or it's that time of the month for you and you'd rather not be bothered. And again, no two people are alike! Also, don't forget, we carried our babies for nine months.

This is my plea - that we might be more careful how freely we air our opinions!

Some of the subjects, such as circumcision, child spacing, birth control, placenta encapsulation... We feel are husband and wife's decision. What may feel right to one couple may not seem right for the next. God's plan for us is not the same as His plan for our neighbor or sister etc.

And, ladies, I feel the biggest blessing is in respecting our husband's decision and/or input. If we cannot feel at peace with what He says, let us take the matter to the Lord in prayer. Let's be careful not to let others' opinions stand in the way of our husband's leadership role.

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Sometimes it's best for mama and baby to stay together a little more. Please, feel free to ask for a turn, but don't let yourself feel hurt if we say no.

May we all strive to be content to walk the path God has prepared for us... Let us pray for each other!

Don't know if that would help you or not.

Wonder if your problem is also in the guts? I also couldn't hardly take anything without so extreme gas and dizzy. Here is the phone number of the place we doctored: 740-678-2700. Don't know if they would do over the phone consultations or if you would have to see them. I hope you find help somewhere.

–Mother of 5

–Another mom

Hello to all readers and writers in Motherhood,

To the one wondering what to do for a too dry vagina, I heard of using evening primrose oil for that, that's also good to balance hormones I think. And to the one that mentioned how flaxseed oil helped for better enjoyable intercourse, I also didn't have so much problem with an achy leg the next morning after using flaxseed lignan oil soft gels, which thankfully I read about it in Motherhood that woman thought it may be hormone-related I think and I also heard vein trouble can be hormone-related.

Thank you for your very interesting and helpful magazine. I always look forward to receiving another one.

I just wondered if anyone oVSłooNNS8 very bad veins in legs all the way to the belly and if I'm pregnant they fire up spots and blood clots settle in? I am battling with it right now.

I am open minded for any suggestions.

I have tried a lot of different things like changing my diet, using lots of supplements, and put vein salve on.

Using vein socks seems to help some.

At times I am wondering about fixing the veins, does anyone out there know how that is? Is it a good idea or not? Hope to find my answer in the next magazine. Thank you so much.

–A blessed mother of 5

Hello everyone, I thought I would respond to the mom of 1 on page 84 in the winter 2021 issue. I know I'm late in responding. Your symptoms sound the same as mine, except I would get so awful gassy to the point that I couldn't even lay down to rest and it would also feel like I suffocate even when standing. The gas wouldn't leave no matter what I tried.

Then I also couldn't sleep well at night if I was so miserable. We did a stool, saliva, and blood test. And are glad we did. I also take a teaspoon of slippery elm powder in water with probiotics every morning on empty stomach. That seems to help soothe my gut some.

Greetings to all in Motherhood Land! It sounds as if others enjoy this magazine as much as I do. We say thank you to the Laudons and staff. Please continue sending us your magazines. We're always sorry when we don't receive an issue.

I certainly don't have answers for everything but I'm willing to share some things we've learned over the years.

To the woman on page 11 of the summer issue who wondered if just aloe vera works as a lubricant. We have tried using it but the results were less than positive.

It dries too quickly, and we returned to Aloe Cadabra.

To the women who wonder how you can track your ovulation. Please consider buying the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. We would've been lost without that book. My doctor told me it is possible to ovulate even if your body doesn't produce much quality fluid. Don't just go by fluid, but use your temperature and cervical levels as well.

And for those who wondered if it's normal to have no desire... I find for myself it's much harder to have a desire if my progesterone is low, or if we aren't spending enough time with each other. Keeping our marriage happy with lots of sincere praise, admiration, heart-to-heart talks, respect, and loving touches can help with that. Unfulfilled sexual relations can also

dampen desire. Do all you can to build it up.

Read several good books if you need to. We are here for such a short time. I think that helps me to remember to try and put my all into it.

To the woman on page 27 of the summer issue who wondered how to make kombucha, here is the recipe I use: Bring to boiling 3 quarts water/ Add 1 cup raw sugar and boil 5 minutes. Turn off heat. Add 3 green tea bags and 1 flavored green tea bag. Leave kettle covered for 20 minutes.

Uncover and remove bags. Let cool to room temperature. Put in gallon glass jar, add scoby, 1 cup kombucha tea and cover jar with paper towel and rubber band. I let mine ferment at room temperature for several days.

To the lady who wondered how to make kefir. Do you know of someone else who makes kefir? It is nice to be able to get grains from someone. Place the kefir grains in a glass jar that can be securely sealed.

One tablespoon grains is enough for 1 quart of milk. Close lid and let set in warm place for 12 hours or until set. Then set jar in refrigerator overnight. The next morning remove grains, refill jar with milk and start over again. Blend your kefir with fruit and stevia for a delicious cereal additive!

To the mom on page 36, summer issue, who wondered what to do for strep throat. Here's our tried and proven remedy given to us by a doctor.

Lemon Throat Wrap: Slice 2 lemons and place in 2 cups water. Boil lemons for 10 minutes and then allow to cool.

Place warm/hot lemon slices on the throat and cover with a saturated lemon water cloth, using the water from the boiling process. Then add an additional towel to keep in the warmth.

Keep covered until cool. Repeat as many times as desired. You can reuse the lemons and water up to 3 times. This remedy applies high doses of vitamin C directly to the inflamed tissues.

I hope this helps you. It's worth it to spend for lemons! If it's bad enough before I do anything for it, it may take a day or two to get ahead of it.

I enjoy reading the other letters written by women who don't have children. I agree,

it is a silent subject, and is a journey filled with pain, tears, and the feeling of not being able to connect with others. I try to remember that moms with children probably have hidden tears I know nothing about, either. God gives us many rainbows, if I choose to see them, and may I let my pain help me be more sensitive to others' needs.

–A reader

Thank you to the team at Sprigs!

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–A mom of two

Hello ladies!

For earaches, I've seen a lot of good remedies in here but can't remember seeing anything about selenium. I've had good results using that. Read somewhere if you have ear problems you may be lacking in selenium.

To those still searching for answers about birth control and what the bible says about

it. Above all else I would advise anyone to pray earnestly about it. I liked what I read in the July 2020 issue on page 72 on reading Romans 14. Please consider seriously the reason of doing it. 2 Chronicles 28 says when Anaz was king he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord and made motion images for Baalim. Verse 3 says "Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnem, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abomination of the heathen whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel." The note of explanation says "Imagine the monstrous evil of a religion that offers young children as sacrifices. God allowed the nation to be conguered in response for Ahaz's evil practices. Even today the practice hasn't abated. The sacrifice of children to the harsh gods of convenience, economy, and whim continues in sterile medical facilities in numbers that would astound the wicked Ahaz. If we are to allow children to come to Christ (Matthew 19:14) we must first allow them to come into the world."

Hope this may help someone in making a decision. But don't go by just this, search the bible yourself.

Nancy I appreciated your story in the last Sprigs booklet on preparing your daughter for her puberty years. I would like to hear more of that, especially from older mothers and grandmothers. How do you teach them the sacredness of purity but yet that they should not be ashamed of it since God created us that way? I too do not wish to shame my mother for not telling me more but neither do I desire to see my own daughter leaving home as clueless as I did. In looking back I realize it probably was not as easy for mothers to speak about such matters as I thought it should be since she is not outgoing by nature and words do not come too easily on such a subject.

I was never close to her and therefore that subject was too embarrassing for me to ask

questions. Surely it doesn't have to be that way? How do others do it?

Thanks to all involved in the work of this magazine! I enjoy these mothering advertisements right along with the rest and I probably wouldn't get it either if it weren't free. God bless...

–Mother of 3

Does using a natural progesterone cream affect the amount that your body ł”@QLªł”łªNN your body quits putting out progesterone.

–A reader

Hello to all readers,

Whenever we have sex my vagina area and legs to almost SoNuł””@ou@V8N so bad afterward; What would cause that? If someone has an answer for me please put it in this magazine soon. I am desperate for answers. And NłuVMI8”u”uNª@ magazine! Very helpful!

–A mother of one

I would advise anybody that has constipation problems to use a fiber blend.

It was weeks that I didn't do bathroom runs. Finally I saw this stuff advertised and decided to try it.

Just this year I found a lady that was struggling with constipation and she said it would go months before she made a bathroom run. And she had no energy. She used the bed most times. She did not feel well. So I got her started on it 5 days later I asked her how she is she said she still didn't take a bathroom run. 2 days later I asked her again she did it so it was working.

I later found out the first time she made her bathroom run she had so much it took her half an hour and the toilet stool was plugged and they had to use a hose to open it. And she doesn't want to do without it. By the next Monday she was feeling so well she felt like working again.

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She told me that was the first Monday she had that much energy. Now I sure do hope this works for you all and it sure is help to a pregnant woman.

–A lady

Dear Mom-to-Mom, First of all, thank you very much to all who make this magazine possible!

Want to send in a few things that are on my mind...

For morning sickness I found that if I was constipated, I got sick. If I had regular bowel movements, I didn't get sick...

Now for the question I have, could a dry vagina possibly come from having yeast? I have a dry vagina from 3 to 4 months pregnant, until I quit nursing. Or is it strictly a 8”NªQWVSNłª something for hormones help?

A@L”8”SNNNłª garlic helps, why would garlic help?

Any thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

–A mom

Hello friends, Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above! - James 5:7

A special thank you to Sprigs for such an interesting magazine! I'm sure it takes a lot of effort, especially with a family! Such an excellent way to bring moms together!

We are blessed with four children, ages 5 and under... So much love and joy and also challenges! We are blessed with good health for which I am so grateful - I find it interesting to hear all the different opinions out there and one subject especially is birth control... We decided to allow God to plan our family and leave it to his control - a decision that wasn't always easy but deep down in my heart - a peace that passes understanding. I hope I can write how I feel about birth control without coming across as set on my way. I am not trying to make everyone feel like I do, I'm only sharing! I feel that God has every child planned even before a couple is married... So if we use birth control, and it prevents conception, is it possible that this child still must be born to that family - maybe through miscarriage or stillbirth? I read once of a lady who on her deathbed had a vision of the children she prevented, and she deeply regretted the control she tried to use - a control that she felt was better left to God. Our prayer is that God would plan our family in the way He sees best, and we would not at all want to do without any of our children! And before it sounds like we have it all together - it was at times very overwhelming to find out that I'm pregnant again... And I must admit that there was times when I wanted to question God, but once again - we could not imagine our life without any of our children! A few things that really helped us in this season of busyness - take time for your children, the work will still be there when they grow up, but our children won't wait to grow up until we've finished working! Spending time together can also consist of including them as we work...

Make eye contact with them and smile!

Be interested in their little problems and ideas - someday they will grow up and have big problems and if they can't trust us to be there now - will they trust us as they grow older? Speak to them with a respectful tone of voice... Firm around times, yes, but never belittle them or sound like they're a disappointment. They want to please us and most important - pray daily for wisdom each family is unique and what works for one may not for the other - God is only a prayer away with a wealth of wisdom which he delights in gifting his children with - if only they ask! The same God who created the sun, moon, and stars and everything there is; still lives today and He never changes.

Should we be any different than Jesus who said: suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not...

All this written with love and prayer.

–A mom of many blessings

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I am using Easter Lily tincture to try to get rid of my cyst, which I know I got. I am just now over my first period since I am using the tincture. I could not yet notice any difference except it went 3 1/2 weeks instead of only 3 weeks. I am also using iodine for the thyroid and something for the adrenal so I don't really know what made it go to 3 1/2 weeks instead of just 3 weeks. I will keep using the Easter Lily tincture and hope to get rid of the cyst.

Best wishes and good luck to you all and thanks very very much for all the information on what can cause and what can help cyst, I can't say enough thanks to you for that information. Thanks again.

Please let me know if it's ok for my sister to use Easter Lily tincture while nursing. Thanks.

Dear moms, Thank you for this interesting magazine!

And also want to thank you for the article on progesterone cream. It was just what I needed and often wondered about. Keep up the good work!

To Mrs Miller on page 15 of the winter magazine, yes, it is possible to feel bad over ovulation. I too had that problem with headaches and bloaty feeling. Herbal Calcium and vitamin C helped a lot. I take as often as I feel uncomfortable. Both are good for the ovaries. Too much vitamin C at a time can make the blood thin and cause headaches.

I had good luck healing cracks in my feet when I started using a strong Omega 3-6-9 Fish, Flax & Borage oil.

To the lady on page 46 that wrote about her husband's sperm too thick and not enough forwards motion. I often wonder if that was some of our problems. Always if we made love as soon as I move around it comes back out in a chunk. Even if I waited all night to get up. Now since he is using 50mg zinc tablets (1 a day) that changed a lot. It took a few months to keep it like that, but we are now enjoying married life! And I don't know ours was the same as what you are dealing with. I also did a lot of pelvic exercises and that helped a lot.

To the lady on page 66 that gets yeast infection when pregnant. That can come

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from changing hormones. I like to wash off with vinegar and use probiotics as needed!

TO the lady on page 76 that has sharp pain in ovulation and has a problem conceiving, are you sure you are not too high in progesterone or using it at the wrong time?

Yes, I also know the feeling of wondering why some can have so many problems and still have their babies tight together. Even when I was a girl I always wished for my babies close together. Now I want to thank God for our 2 healthy children in our 6 years of marriage. I too don't have a lot of serious health problems and have painless periods.

But God has a reason and He needs to do something to keep us all humble. Some He might give a lot and some a few and some none. But let us all seek His will and be satisfied with what He sends us. I now also feel if I would have them closer together I would be a lot more run down. God is the only one that can give you a baby, and he can take any He wants. So if we are not

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satisfied with what we have, what if God would take it away!

Also if you start bleeding after your period had cleared up after a birth, you are likely overdoing and not getting enough rest. It is a big difference in women how much they can do, so keep track of what your body tells you and not what your neighbor tells you!

And also I would really like info about inverted nipples. My midwife calls it that way. She told me to use a breast pump for the last 6 weeks but didn't work. Couldn't breastfeed any of my 2 children. Is there anything I can do or take?

Thanks to whoever started this book. I love it.

–A mom of 2

Many blessings wished to all!

–A blessed mother

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I really enjoy your magazine. So much useful information. I love to hear about other mothers with the same things I sometimes deal with. We have 2 little sunbeams that keep me hopping and busy.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) NATALIE SEMMELMANN, FNTP, RWS

Dear Motherhood Reader, Thank you so much for your letter. Many women in the mom-to-mom community will read your letter and either be able to offer some advice, or they might resonate with your story and learn from others as well. This community has grown so strong in the last few years, and it is fulfilling to be a part in some capacity.

Another mother shared her ideas with you to look into a possible PCOS diagnosis, and

I love this suggestion, but I wouldn’t just stop there. Infertility/hormonal dysfunction is not typically because of “hormones.”

There is a deeper-rooted cause, whether metabolic, digestive, or something else.

It can be frustrating because medical professionals run blood tests and just wash them aside because your lab results show a normal range.

While a great suggestive test, bloodwork should not be used as the only diagnostic tool. It only shows a tiny snapshot of time.

I wrote an article on PCOS and fertility. I would love to send you a copy with more personalization if you’d like to write to me at Sprigs directly. But I will recap a bit from the article for you.

What is PCOS?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder that affects women. While the root cause is still not verified, one thing we do know is looking at insulin resistance as the possible root, and the most

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significant player has been most beneficial in treating and reversing. Insulin resistance is a condition where your body has difficulty processing (resisting) your insulin levels. It is the leading cause of female infertility. PCOS affects at least 1 in 10 women (it is believed that 50 percent of women with PCOS go undiagnosed).”

Common Symptoms of PCOS

The symptoms can appear in any combination of the following: • Irregular or non-existent periods, not ovulating • Difficulty getting pregnant • Loss of hair or thinning hair • Excessive hair growth on the face, neck, back, or chest • Extra weight around the waist • Weight gain

• Oily skin and acne, body acne on back and chest • Mood swings So you can see how PCOS could be something worth looking into, and I would be happy to help you with that.

But in your letter, you mentioned that sometimes you think maybe it’s thyroid or hormones. Your thyroid could trigger these symptoms as your thyroid is the conductor and your hormones are the symphony. Your thyroid is a master gland that controls hormone production and your body’s temperature. So it is worth looking into your thyroid as well.

However, again simple blood tests will not be an excellent diagnostic tool. You will need to start with a full thyroid panel that includes TSH, Free T3 and T4, and your

antibodies. Then I would consider doing an HTMA test (hair tissue mineral assessment). This test is excellent at detecting ailments connected to nutritional needs and possible mineral and heav y metal imbalances crucial to the thyroid. Again, I can help you with this if you’d like to write to me directly.

I wish I could say “take this supplement,” and all your concerns will be relieved, but I can’t. The body is a complex system of functions. But hopefully, I have given you some ideas and know that you are not alone on this.

Thank you so much for being a part of our community.

In good health, Natalie

Send us your birth announcements!

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All the very best. Nancy & Jonathan

Send in your birth announcements to: Sprigs, P.O. Box 387 Millersburg, Ohio 44654 and we will share it with our community!

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Jacob and Naomi Yoder Rachelle Diane 09.11.2021 Avon, IL

Brian and Edith Miller Violet Josephine 05.28.2021 Shipshewana, IN

Mike and Doris Slabaugh Noah William 09.29. 2021 Bristol, IN Marvin and Marianna Graber Eva Marlene Graber 09.09.2021 Montgomery, IN Martin and Barbara Hilty Hannah B Hilty 06.25.2021 Grabill, IN

Caleb and Kate Lehman Nevaeh Fern 06.15.2021 Middlebury, IN

Emanuel and Anna Weaver Marcus E.A. Weaver 10.11.2021 Bluffton, IN

David Ray and Martha Helmuth Adrian 05.18.2021 Howe, IN

Mark and Josephine Christner Manuel J Christner 06.19.2021 Decatur, IN

Marcus and Doretta Mast Jared Nathan Mast 10.03.2021 LaGrange, IN

Reuben and Leah Hilty Keturah Jr Hilty 09.19.2021 Geneva, IN

Loren and Waneta Bontrager Brandon Lynn 09.10.2021 Lagrange, IN

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Kevin and Andrea Kurtz Alyssa Dawn Kurtz 09.28.2021 LaGrange, IN

Earl and Kaylene Yoder Janessa Kate 10.24.2021 Goshen, IN

Joe and Joanna Eash Mary Rosa 06.29.2021 Lagrange, IN

Larry and Rosetta Weaver Luanna Beth July 11, 2021 Keosauqua, IA

Daniel and Laura Miller Aleah Erin 09.10.2021 Ligonier, IN

Chris and Nora Bontrager Sylvia Kate Bontrager 01.06.2021 Shipshewana, IN

Steve and Jolene Lambright Angela Joy 10.20.2021 Goshen, IN

Darren and Lisa Yoder Krista Lynette 10.24.2021 Bloomfield, IA

Daryl and Doretta Miller Ethan Devon Miller 08.18.2021 Wolcottville, IN

Solomon and Ann Lillian S Wengerd 07.11.2021 Monroe, IN

Matt and Heather Bontrager Austin James and Landon Jack 07.12.2021 Ligonier, IN

John Andrew and Loretta Schrock Gracelyn 09.13.2021 Bloomfield, IA

Mark and Susanna Wengerd Merlin L Wengerd 09.15.2021 Decatur, IN

Dennis and Arlene Stutzman Maciah John 08.29.2021 Nappanee, IN

Jesse and Darla Hochstetler Alyssa Jo 09.29.2021 Ligonier, IN

Faron and Joanna Lehman Makiah Jace 11.01.2021 Goshen, IN

Lonnie and Christine Jimmy Wayne Yoder 09.08.2021 Bennington, IN

Aaron and Marla Schrock Zacchaeus Michael 09.03.2021 Lagrange, IN

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Mahlon and Kaylene Bontrager Kurtis Luke 10.08.2021 Wolcottville, IN

Jonas and Esther Winnie 10.04.2021 Paoli, IN

Richard and Jolene Miller Makayla Joy 10.08.2021 Millersburg, IN

Samuel Z and Emma E Eicher Martha Z Eicher 06.25.2021 Berne, IN

Vernon and Rose Miller Zoe Isabelle and Ziley Grace 04.21. 2021 Shipshewana, IN

Joe and Velda Yoder Jeremy Daniel 05.04.2021 Goshen, IN

Wayne and Arlene Beechy Hailey Grace 10.16.2021 Lagrange, IN

Nate and Marlene Stutzman Joshua Luke 09.16.2021 Bristol, IN

IOWA Eddie and Ruby Gingerich Rudy LaVon 08.08.2021 Elgin, IA Samuel and Ruby Helmuth Ethan 08.09.2021 Hopkinton, IA Samuel and Naomi Yoder Nathan and Nelson 09.26.2021 Lamoni, IA Enos and Ida Yoder Mary Beth Yoder 11.02.2021 Fairbank, IA

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Daniel and Gena Miller Elijah 05.12.2021 Horse Cave, KY

Nathan and Lucille Shirk Luanna Joy 09.21.2021 Barnett, MO

Lamar and Annie Sensenig Rose Anne 06.08.2021 Penn Yan, New York

Marvin and Tina Schlabach Joas David 09.16.2021 Millersburg, OH

Daniel and Katie Ann Girod Emmie A Girod 08.30.2021 Dwingsville, KY

Andrew and Reba Blosser Houston Andre Blosser 08.09.2021 Halfway, MO

Israel and Mary Shirk Melody Joy 07.13.2021 Elkton, NY

Wayne and Ruth Mast Suann 08.05.2021 Wooster, OH

Amos and Ruthie Kayla Rose Miller 08.02.2021 Scottsville, KY

Paul and Martha Wagler Wayne Wagler 09.07.2021 Bogard, MO

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Mackenzie Jolee Leinbach 12.07.2020 Latham, MO

Andrew and Ruth Stutzman Elijah 10.11.2021 Homer, MI Matthew and Rosie Samantha Rose Byler 09.14.2021 Mio, MI Andrew and Mary Miller Jaryn Dale 10.03.2021 Homer, MI Nelson and Rose Mary Borntrager Kathy Rose 05.21.2021 Riverdale, MI Andrew and Ruth Hochstetler Luke Evan 10.14.2021 Burr Oak, MI

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MISSOURI Levi and Kathryn Yoder Kaitlyn 12.1.2021 Verona, MO Henry and Martha Mast Ezra Jay 05.12.2021 Whittemore, MO

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OHIO Joseph and Martha Yoder Rosie 08.20.2021 Millersburg, OH Matt and Mae Miller Noah 10.18.2021 West Farmington, OH

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Jacob and Rosanna Hostetler David 11.26.2021 Fredericktown, OH Milo and Edna Mast Freeman 10.04.2021 Walhonding, OH

Ray and Kathryn Hershberger Micah John Hershberger 07.18.2021 Gullford, NY

Daniel and Rebecca Miller Savannah 08.29.2021 Middlefield, OH

Eli and Mary Shetler Sarah Ann 10.28.2021 New Waterford, OH

Caleb and Susie Fox Zachary Caleb 10.04.2021 Penn Yan, NY

Adam and Edna Miller Lorena 09.26.2021 Middlefield, OH

Nelson and Mary Raber Owen 10.29.2021 Gambier, OH

Joseph and Rachel Byler Joseph Lee 09.20.2021 Southington, OH

Eddie Jay and Amy Yoder Skyla Bree 11.03.2021 Fredericksburg, OH

Marty and Alma Miller Jacob Miller 08.02.2021 Quaker City, OH

Allen and Susan Byler Wayne 10.14.2021 Orvell, OH

Ryan and Hannah Raber Keith Alan and Kyle Jon 07.15.2021 Navarre, OH

Johnny and Malina Shetler Katie J Shetler 06.16.2021 New Waterford, OH

Dan and Amanda Schlabach Rebekkah D Schlabach 09.30.2021 Roundup, MT

John and Barbara Troyer Roman 10.10.2021 Eaton, NY Ernie and RuthAnn Bender Annalyn 10.13.2021 Panama, New York Mark and MaryEllen Byler Adam Byler 07.20.2021 Richfield Springs, NY

Junior and Regina Miller Marcus Miller 06.13.2021 Middlefield, OH

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Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy WRITTEN BY SANDRA ELLIS, MH A wholesome diet is vital for a healthy pregnancy. It absolutely cannot be overstated—diet is essential. Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, unless we are eating a completely organic diet with no morning sickness or other challenges, such as how sensitive a pregnant pallet can be, it’s a pretty safe bet we will still not get all the nutrients we optimally need. This is where supplementation comes in. It helps fill in the gaps.

simply synthetic ascorbic acid sprinkled in some flavonoids. They are often marketed as ‘natural.’ When a vitamin is marked ‘natural,’ it only must include 10% of actual natural plant-derived ingredients. The other 90% can be synthetic.

When I had my midwife practice, I watched the results made by supplements (with both mothers and babies). Based on my personal experience, I developed a program for my mother's which worked well. The following suggestions are the ones I recommended:

Whole-food Vitamin C: all the supplements above are made with synthetic ascorbic acid as their base ingredient. Only whole-food vitamin C supplements are made strictly from fruits and vegetables which contain vitamin C. Whole foods have so much more than ascorbic acid. In nature, ascorbic acid is always connected to so many other phytonutrients – some of which man has discovered – some he has not. The beauty of this is that when God created these fruits, vegetables, and plants, he knew what our bodies would need to get the most significant benefit and assimilation out of these great vitamins, and so, as the Master Chemist, He put everything we would need into the package. Man has never been able to do an excellent job of imitating or recreating these compounds chemically.

Take a good, whole food, plant-based prenatal.

Many doctors will prescribe a prenatal for pregnancy. However, most of these prescriptions are synthetic, which means that the vitamins and minerals are not coming from natural sources. Doctors often suggest you start taking these supplements when the morning sickness has lifted because they know these supplements can worsen nausea.

Let’s use Vitamin C as an example of the differences between synthetic and natural. There are multiple types of vitamin C on the market, so let’s break it down and look at each one.

Synthetic Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, was discovered in 1912, isolated in 1928, and first synthesized in 1933. By the 1960s, China was massproducing the synthetic version of this vitamin, and most vitamin C supplements you’ll find in the marketplace today are of this cheap, chemically made form.

Mineral Ascorbates: Mineral salts of ascorbic acids, such as sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, or magnesium ascorbate, are supplements that bond synthetic ascorbic acid to a mineral.

Ascorbic Acid with Bioflavonoids: Bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, are natural compounds found in plants. Most vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables are full of these beneficial compounds.

Since they are antioxidants, just like Vitamin C, they improve the supplement's efficacy. Unfortunately, most Vitamin C supplements with bioflavonoids are

Liposomal Vitamin C is another form of synthetic ascorbic acid or mineral ascorbate with vegetable oil. The idea is that fat helps in the absorption of ascorbic acid.

So, if we turn to a natural, plantbased prenatal supplement, we will get the nutrients we need in a form designed specifically for the human body and all its nutritional needs.

Wheat Germ Oil: two capsules morning and evening • Wheat Germ Oil is exceptionally high in vitamin E, essential for a healthy pregnancy. Often referred to as the ‘body’s glue,’ it seems to help attach a strong placenta. This is why in the last six weeks, we cut back to one capsule twice a day, so the placenta will be willing to let go when it is time. Wheat germ oil also helps keep the hormones balanced and keep the skin soft and pliable, so when the mother is ready to give birth, she will be more likely to stretch and not tear. In addition, rubbing it on the tummy each day will help to prevent stretch marks.

Liquid Chlorophyll • Fresh wheatgrass juice would be the first choice, but I would use the bottled chlorophyll if you cannot juice every day.

Chlorophyll is like liquid plant blood. Its molecular structure is identical to our

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red blood cells minus the red corpuscles, which we make in the marrow of our bones. So it is wonderful for building healthy blood, which helps moms not become anemic.

Tea • I used to ask my mothers to choose Red Raspberry Leaf or Pregnancy Tea. They could add honey, lemon, or mint to improve the flavor because if they did not enjoy it, they would not drink it. They would make a quart in the morning, then enjoy iced tea throughout the day. These teas are highly nutritious for the mother and the baby and have been used successfully for hundreds of years by Native Americans.

“It is not solid matter that regulates all functions of the body; instead, it is water that dissolves all the solid matter, it circulates in the blood and provides energy for chemical reactions in all of the functions of the body. In short, water is the master regulator; everything else is subservient.” - Dr. Batmanghelidj Trace Minerals • This was the last addition I made to these instructions. I found that fewer and fewer women were getting enough trace minerals in their diet. Remember, we are not rock eaters, so if your minerals are coming from your water, chances are, you are not assimilating them. The minerals in well water and other hard water come from broken-down rocks. We are not rock eaters, so our bodies cannot assimilate them. The plants are rock eaters. They send their roots down into the rocks and dirt, where they gather the minerals and bring them back up into the plant. At that point, the minerals are in an organic form, which we can assimilate.

• When I began working with women suffering from varicose veins, I discovered when they used a good, colloidal trace mineral supplement.

The varicose veins would improve and, in some cases, be completely healed.

The problem comes from nutritional deficiencies, which cause the veins to become weak. When they have the nutrients they need, they can repair and rebuild themselves.

Water • In addition to the quart of tea, they drank two quarts of pure water every day. There are times in the first and third trimesters when you feel like you are living in the bathroom because the baby is sitting on your bladder, but if you do this, you will have a much better pregnancy, and your kidneys will thank you. In Water Cures: Drugs Kill, Dr. Batmanghelidj tells us: “It is not solid matter that regulates all functions of the body; instead, it is water that dissolves all the solid matter, it circulates in the blood and provides energy for chemical reactions in all of the functions of the body. In short, water is the master regulator; everything else is subservient.”

Many women have used this program successfully, including women who have carried twins to full term and then delivered vaginally. Women have often asked me if they should do a ‘cleanse’ while pregnant. My advice has always been ‘no’ with a couple of rare cases, which I will share in just a moment. It is important to remember that you are in a ‘construction’ mode when pregnant. You are building a brand-new body starting with one cell, dividing, specializing, and creating a structure with over 2 trillion cells. While this miraculous event is happening, it is essential to focus on good nutrition, natural supplements, exercise, fresh air, meditation, communicating with your baby, and doing everything in your power to ensure that you and this child have everything you both need to be healthy and strong. This is not a time to be dieting or cleansing.

The two exceptions I have made to this rule are: If a mother is constipated,

my first advice would be to ensure she is getting plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, enough pure water to drink, and the appropriate amount of exercise.

All of these elements should help to regulate the bowel.

• However, sometimes even with the best effort, the bowel may be sluggish or have too much pressure against it. In these cases, my opinion is that it is better to use an herbal bowel supplement to keep the bowel moving as opposed to straining with the bowel movements or having too many toxins building up in the body.

The second exception is in the case of parasites or worms. I have seen issues where an obvious infestation could cause harm and damage to the mother and baby. Therefore, once they are past the first trimester, I have recommended doing a parasite cleanse to f lush out the problem.

As the mother approaches the last six weeks of her pregnancy, there are a couple of additional supplements we add to the program: • As previously mentioned, we cut the wheatgerm oil down to 1 capsule twice per day so that the placenta will recognize when its job is finished, and it will be willing to let go. (Before learning to cut back, I would sometimes have to wait up to three hours to get the placenta to let go) • There is a formula that mothers can use in the last six weeks to help prepare their body for birth––we typically just call it the six-week formula.

• In the last two weeks of the pregnancy, it is a good idea to keep some olive oil in the bathroom so that three or four times per day, you can rub some oil on the perineum to help prepare it for birth and help prepare it to prevent tearing.

These are the suggestions and recommendations I used with the mothers in my midwife practice.

I5”uVoªWSN””5V during this incredible time in your life.

You said you do well once they give you the Pitocin shot? Well, Pitocin is just a synthetic version of oxytocin. Oxytocin is the same hormone that helps us to labor and helps to prevent hemorrhaging post-birth. So what can you do to boost your oxytocin levels naturally? Surely this will help with post-birth as well.

So, what is oxytocin?

Made in your hypothalamus and released into your bloodstream by your pituitary gland, oxytocin does double duty as both a hormone and a neurotransmitter.

As a hormone, it engages with your endocrine system to “control nearly all the processes in your body,” says The Cleveland Clinic. Specifically, your hormones coordinate your body’s functions, from metabolism to growth and development, emotions, mood, sexual function, and even sleep.

As a neurotransmitter, it engages with your nervous system (primarily your brain) where it helps to promote relaxation, strengthen emotional bonds, and more. We all have different baseline levels of oxytocin.

However, our levels are not set in stone, and there are several ways we can boost our production of oxytocin naturally.

Healthy Placenta/Uterus Hemorrhage prevention NATALIE SEMMELMANN, FNTP, RWS

Dear Motherhood Reader, Thank you so much for writing in with your thoughts and suggestions. One of our biggest goals for the Motherhood Magazine is to create a space for women to share and learn together. I am so very hopeful that you will receive wonderful responses from other mothers who are more experienced in postbirth hemorrhaging, but I thought I would chime in with my thoughts.

As always, this is not medical advice, none of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA, and I recommend you speak with your midwife about what is right for you.

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There are so many ways that having optimal oxytocin levels can contribute to a positive birth and breastfeeding experience and create strong emotional bonds.

1. Helps soften the cervix to prepare for labor: There’s a fascinating study about how eating dates may increase this effect.

2. Triggers The Endorphin Effect: Oxytocin stimulates the production of pain-relieving beta-endorphins that are up to 33 times more potent than morphine.

3. Helps the uterus work harmoniously during labor: We know that pain can activate the fight or flight response, which can cause the inner uterine muscles (horizontal) to work against the outer uterine muscles (vertical). When oxytocin flows to the brain, it activates the calm and connection response (along with beta-endorphins for pain) to help relax the cervix. When that

happens, the outer and inner muscles work in harmony to open.

4. Sends signals that can help prevent hemorrhaging: Oxytocin surges just before birth, which can trigger the “Fetal ejection reflex” (making delivery easier) and send a signal that allows the uterus to contract and expel the placenta quickly to minimize blood loss.

5. Love and bonding: Oxytocin is the “Love Hormone” that helps mama and baby bond.

6. Induces a state of calm: When a baby latches to breastfeed, oxytocin and another hormone – prolactin – start flowing.

Oxytocin helps with the let-down reflex, which is a natural reflex that causes breast milk to flow. It’s also associated with an increased sense of calm and lower stress levels.

How To Increase Oxytocin During Pregnancy

Oxytocin is derived from two Greek words (Oxus and Tokos), translated as “quick birth.” As you might imagine, it plays a significant role in preparing a woman’s body for labor and birth. One way it does that, which I just mentioned above, is to help ripen the cervix to dilate more quickly.

Here’s how to support healthy levels (and how well the oxytoL ‹ª V‹Nª@c ª N” o””ł@ leading up to labor.

Start eating dates 4-6 weeks before your due date.

Research has shown that they have oxytocin-like effects that help ripen the cervix, increase tolerance to pain, and reduce the risk of hemorrhage.

It seems that date fruit influences oxytocin receptors, stimulates the uterine muscles to respond more comfortably to oxytocins, and better prepares the uterus and cervix for delivery. In addition, a study in 2007 demonstrated that date fruit has oxytocin-like effects and its nutritional and therapeutic characteristics reduce postpartum hemorrhage.”

In the study, mamas ate about 1/3 cup of dates per day divided into three doses.

Optimize Nutrients That Support Oxytocin Although a healthy pregnancy diet includes a wide variety of nutrients, there are three in particular that seem to play a special role in oxytocin production: Vitamin D – Known as the “Sunshine Vitamin,” vitamin D activates the production of oxytocin and two other hormones, serotonin, and vasopressin. Sunlight is a great way to support healthy vitamin D levels, and its benefits go beyond just that one nutrient.

However, during the winter, when it’s challenging to get enough vitamin D from light, natural sources like cod liver oil or pastured lard are my go-to options.

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Magnesium – This “Magic Mineral” helps oxytocin receptors function correctly, which means it assists the “Love Hormone” in docking at various ports so that it can be unloaded and do its vital work.

Vitamin C – Found in leafy greens, citrus, and other foods, vitamin C, is also a co-factor for oxytocin synthesis. I prefer whole-foodbased sources of vitamin C.

Ways To Increase Oxytocin During Labor Did you ever play on a seesaw when you were little? If so, you know that the other goes down when one side goes up. That’s kind of the way oxytocin and cortisol work – when the stress hormone (cortisol) goes up, oxytocin goes down.

On the flip side, cortisol decreases when the calm and connection hormone (oxytocin) goes up. The important thing to know about this link is that during birth, the best thing we can do to keep oxytocin production flowing is to minimize exposure to stressors that can trigger the fight or flight response.

Here are some ways to do that: Eat And Drink As Needed Even hunger, which also causes the body to release fight-or-flight hormones, can stop labor from progressing. He advises women to eat – if they are hungry – in the earliest stages of labor; many hospitals, though, have a policy that prevents laboring women from eating once they are admitted.” Try to sneak in what you can.

Mom Mom MAMA & BABY Dear friends, I'm a mother of 38, in childbearing years.

Due to blood vessels growing into my placenta at every pregnancy, I hemorrhage severely after every birth, and always end up in a real hormone mess up.

One problem I have is... My milk never dries up completely

Warm Water Have you ever wondered how water birth became so popular? It happened when French obstetrician Michel Odent noticed that his patients seemed to have a powerful attraction to showers and baths during labor. He picked up an inflatable blue wading pool at a local shop, and the rest is history.

Create A Calm Environment Instead of stressful bright lights and loudly beeping machines, most mamas relax into the process more when surrounded by dim lights (or candlelight) and their favorite playlist or nature sounds. Some also enjoy aromatherapy via diffused essential oils.

Avoid Unnecessary Interventions Something as simple as an IV can dilute oxytocin. If a woman’s labor begins to slow after introducing an IV, care providers may recommend using synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) to keep things going.

Though Pitocin is chemically equivalent to oxytocin, it works very differently in the body.

Oxytocin is produced within the brain, so it has “psycho-emotional effects, it’s a hormone of calm and connection, a hormone of love, a hormone with natural pain-relieving properties. When we inject it into the mother’s body, it doesn’t cross back into her brain, and it doesn’t have these beneficial psycho-emotional effects.”

Nipple Stimulation When our nipples are massaged or stimulated by a baby’s latch, it triggers the release of oxytocin in the brain. If labor slows down, some women find that nipple stimulation gets oxytocin flowing again.

and deal with infertility between every birth, I always spend hundreds of dollars to get pregnant again. Would the Hormone Kit be a good one to use? I'm anxious to try it.

Hi, I'll try to write a few lines to Motherhood.

My mom gave me some Motherhood magazines from a few years ago (20192020). I have been reading the April 2020 issue, and found some tips I never heard of before and might try some. I also read some questions in there that I now missed out on hearing the responses, since that is the last issue I have.

I was especially interested in what to do that you don't go overdue, as I did every

Boosting Oxytocin After Birth Once baby is born, oxytocin plays a strong role in helping mama and baby bond while also supporting a general sense of well-being.

That happens in two main ways: Skin-To-Skin Care There are so many reasons to be skin-to-skin with your baby after birth – the physical contact supports better sleep, improved gut health and immune function for baby, and of course the production of oxytocin to help mama and baby create a strong bond.

Breastfeeding Breastfeeding triggers the release of oxytocin into mothers and their milk, relaxing both mama and baby.

Important note: Although breastfeeding is natural, it can sometimes be challenging, too. There are lactation consultants every where. If you are struggling you can reach out to your midwife or local birthing center for help.

I sincerely hope that this letter helps you in your motherhood journey. Thank you for being a part of our community.

We appreciate your letter and would love to hear from you again soon.

In good health, Natalie Motherhood Magazine

time (5 children). I'm now pregnant with our 6th one and hope to try some different stuff, like the clary sage oil. And what is spikenard tincture? I never heard of that but thought I might try it, as I also have a hard time to relax and have patience during labor. Like I just think "We have to get this over with." So I am really interested in any tips on relaxing during labor. Also have very sluggish labor and the last 2 times they had to do something to get it serious.

One thing I want to try again is to take calcium once labor is started. I did it with my second birth with very good results. We could come home very soon afterwards and I hardly felt like I just had a baby. But I forgot about that with my others, now I heard someone else talk about it lately and I have plants to not forget that again!

I also get headaches after I have had a baby, like for a half year or so afterwards,

Have you given up HOPE for wellness? Feel like you’ve tried everything?

I get it now and then. What can be

done for it?

I have had more problems with morning sickness this time, except for me my worst time is afternoon and evening. What helped for me was the Mama Bears. I read of a few people in here that took alfalfa and that helped them, but I was taking alfalfa for allergy problems, and that sure didn't help me, so is not the same for everyone.

I am also one of the ladies who gets my period even while nursing. Usually around 4 to 6 months afterwards.

And I've read the 7 Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding, and tried that for one of my babies, which is no pacifier etc. And I always took my baby to bed with me for all 5 of them. And no, they don't get anything besides breastmilk for the first year.

I always had a hard time to get my children to start eating food when I want to wean them. I'd appreciate any tips on that. For the last one I decided to start giving him a few bites with every meal while he was younger, before a year old, but when I weaned him at 1 1/2 years I still had to work to get him to eat, just like all the rest.

For getting them to sleep in their crib once you weaned them, my experience is to go slowly, but be firm and don't give up. It helps a lot to have a helpful and supportive husband with that, but of course you can't do anything about that part if he isn't. Mine is very helpful with that which is a blessing.

One thing that we have found helpful is for one of the parents to stay right beside the crib until your child is asleep. Or if you can move the crib beside your bed is nice too. For our last son we sometimes put him to sleep in his crib and still sometimes took him to bed with us for a while until he didn't have such a fuss anymore then slowly started using the crib more. We now always put him to sleep in crib, but we still need to stay there most times until he's asleep. For naps I always rock him to sleep yet so far, or lie down with him and take a nap myself.

He is now 21 months old.

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573-378-4109 660-458-6858 My children are not heavy sleepers, so I feel sorry for any other mothers with children like that. My 21 month old still wakes up for water, or just to be comforted and then goes easily back to sleep. But maybe there's a good thing with that too, as so far we don't have any bedwetters, whereas all my sisters have children that are. But we could still have bedwetters with the next ones but hopefully not!

Dear readers,

I am interested in healthy eating but so far we still use regular flour and sugar as my husband is simply not interested. I do use less sugar than recipes call for, as my husband doesn't like things too sweet and I'm getting used to that way too. I do use real salt and olive oil or coconut oil and sometimes peanut oil, but that one is too expensive anymore! Also real butter.

Last week baby was teething and had a fever for 3 days. I happened to think of calcium. I gave her big amounts and the fever cleared up and a few days later she was a content baby again.

Can anyone help me with seasonal allergies? I get them in August and September, and have tried many different things. The alfalfa tablets help some, but I still get them, just not as hard. I'd be glad for any help or ideas.

In closing, let's remember that every child is different and unique.

–Another mom

First a hearty thank you to all who make this magazine possible. May God bless you richly!

We have 4 children, the oldest two in school. So I'm home with a two year old and 8 month old. I miss my babysitters!

I took large amounts of valerian this last birth for afterpains. It helped! Also helped me to sleep well. Other times I always came to the point where I couldn't sleep as the stress of a new baby and having a maid to help got the best of me.

Thanks for the letter about not forgetting our husbands. I often fail in that. It's easy to take them for granted.

God bless all who read. Let's keep on reaching for that heavenly goal.

–A mother in WI

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Thanks to the Laudons and all who make this book possible. It is such an so full of ideas. I give the Mama Bears a lot of credit.

Felt good all throughout my pregnancy. No morning sickness.

My midwife told me not to take anything the last 6 weeks as it makes labor start and stop. Each to its own. I used the comb treatment, put one in the middle of each hand and press with each contraction. I had good success. Only a 6 hour labor and a 23 hour with my first one.

For those of you that lose a lot of blood after birth try safflower through pregnancy.

I have a few questions. What can be done for leg cramps during labor, those were worse than the contractions itself. I would love to have an answer.

Also what can be done for hard scaly spots on head?

Kind of dandruff like when loosened. I was using vinegar with the mother and it didn't help.

For a better milk supply I used brewer's yeast, and can tell a difference.

–Another mom with 2 blessings

Hi, Thanks to all who help make this magazine so helpful and available and free.

I love to read these magazines, hardly can wait on the next one.

We have a 9 year old boy that passes blood with his bowel movements. We tried a lot of products for him - nothing helped. He also has a problem that he could not fall asleep in the evenings and craved sugar and sweets. Any advice would be very appreciated.

I wonder what an ABC treatment is. I am pregnant and also deal with lower back and pelvis pain and read in here about an ABC treatment is helpful for it. Where would you get them?

–Just another mom of 5 boys and 2 girls

Dear friends, First of all I would like to thank you for this wonderful magazine!

I was wondering what to do for a baby that gets acid in his stomach after he is done eating. He also throws up a lot.

What do you do if you have a problem dilating while pregnant? I had labor pains but didn't dilate very much. I had to go to hospital then but if it is something I could do to prevent that I would be happy to know.

–Just another mom

Hello to everyone in the Motherhood world, First fo all, a big thank you to everyone who makes this magazine possible! I love it and have gleaned much useful info from it already.

I thought I'd share a tip about jaundiced babies. We just had baby #5 and mine all got jaundiced. With this baby someone told me to put coconut oil over their whole chest/belly, especially the liver area. Then mix one drop clove oil and one drop myrrh oil and apply on top of the coconut oil. Do not skip the coconut oil or it will burn! This can be done several times a day. I tried it and liked the results. Also does anyone know what can be done to help children grow more? We have a son who is small for his age, very skinny and has a poor appetite. Any tried and proven remedies would be appreciated.

Keep on mothering for the Lord!

–Mrs Kauffman

Dear ladies, Thanks to the one that wrote in about drinking a cup of DandyBlend throughout pregnancy for jaundiced babies, we now have number 7, 1 week old baby, and it's the first that isn't jaundiced.

I also had done a parasite cleanse at 5 months pregnant with no problem. I used MamaTox. Labor was kind of sluggish and we don't have any stairs so I climbed up and down a ladder and that did speed it up while I kept at it, but was sore afterwards from all that climbing, so would like to get the Peggy

Brill Book and do some exercises if there's another time.

Now for a question of my own.

Does anyone have a problem of getting a painful lump under the arm then they start nursing again? What do you do for it? Would like to know what to do to prevent it, I think it's the lymph nodes and after a couple of weeks it goes away again.

Also wonder what it is that one of our sons tongue gets kind of white then a pink spot forms and it looks like it peels until it's pink all over and for a while it's pink then starts getting white-ish again and starts all over again, doesn't seem to bother him but wondered what it is? Thanks in advance.

–A friend

Dear moms, First I want to thank Jonathan and Nancy Laudon and everybody else in the Sprigs company for getting this Motherhood book together. And especially for free.

I'm glad to see the dates with the birth announcements now. I always thought it would be more interesting. That way we could see if they might have a twin in another state.

Do you have it printed somewhere when the deadlines are? I never saw any. I never know when the deadline is for the next issue. I hope I'm not too late.

I have a question. What can I do for a prolapsed cervix? I had a very hard birth. Midwife said I have a lazy uterus.

Anything to help that? Is there anything else that I can do, other than go somewhere to learn how to do exercises for prolapsed cervix? I'd like to have an answer soon. I'd prefer to just do something at home.

–A mom of 7

Dear moms, Thanks to everyone who writes in Motherhood. It is very interesting and

helpful. To the one who was writing about lavender oil causing pressure in the head, could allergies be involved there? I don't believe it works that way for all babies, as have seen more moms using that. Are there other moms who have to watch what they eat as far as some fresh fruit and veggies, or their baby gets tummy ache? Usually onion, corn, tomatoes, peppers and potatoes are common offenders, as well as fresh peaches.

But I've found that as long as I take a good brand of enzymes, I can still eat a bit and it doesn't bother baby. Does anyone have an idea why those things that are so good for us mamas don't agree with babies? Is it because they are so strong with good things?

Are there any moms in motherland who lay their babies on their backs? We

thought we would, hoping to keep wider cheek and jaw bones, since he wouldn't be laying on them. But after 2 weeks or so, he would sleep only an hour to an hour and a half at a time, even at night. And that only if he was tightly wrapped and in bed with me. But once we started putting him on his stomach he started sleeping 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Are all babies like this, or is everyone different?

About circumcision, we chose not to, for ours, but our midwife does it for those who wish and she said a baby's vitamin K is higher on the 8th day than any other time in his life.

Our first baby, a son, is now 4 weeks old.

He arrived a day earlier than estimated, after a labor of 6 very poky hours, 8 hours of back labor and contractions every 2-3 minutes (no 5 minute breaks) and about 40 minutes pushing. In what way is back labor worse than stomach contractions? And I seem to be one who is blessed with plenty of milk. Baby has all he needs and I also pump some for a mother that lost hers and has a baby with problems that can hardly handle anything else.

What is the best way for a nursing mom to lose weight?

It looks like I'm going to have a hard time with mine.

To the one wondering how to can fruit without sugar. For peaches and pears. stevia can be used, even the plant, and some people use pineapple or orange juice, but I have no experience with such.

I'm not sure was it the last Motherhood, or the one before that, someone wrote that 6-8 (or was it 8-12) glasses of water or day are ideal for the nursing mom. Does this apply to all liquids, or just plain water? As with

my tea, chlorophyll and minerals, I drink closer to a gallon. And I still have plenty of milk. Or is it one of those things that work different for different people?

In early pregnancy I had a problem with leg cramps. Then one of my friends said that to release a cramp, put your weight on your feet. I could hardly believe it, but the next time I felt one coming, I jumped out of bed and stood up and it worked! Once when my leg actually cramped so I couldn't straighten it, I managed to get my foot flat on the floor and put weight on it and it released just like that!

Wishing blessings to all.

A mother of one

P.S. Does anyone know of someone who has bad endo and managed to become pregnant without meaning to? Did the endo quit bothering them as much then? One of my friends is in that shape.

that became quite a challenge and began causing an intense strain for both of us.

Miscarriages and delayed periods had also brought pain, but finally we felt we need to jut place it all in God's hands and accept whatever He sends - including pain. Did He not willingly embrace pain for us?

I do not know what your condition is, if it is structural or if it could be remedied by balancing vitamins and minerals. That balance is so incredibly complex! If you had some children without issues, is there a chance some levels are getting depleted?

This doctor's focus is on restoring health nutritionally, and his passion is helping parents have healthy children. At times we nearly staggered at our bills or despaired that it was taking so long, which makes me very slow in pressuring others to pursue it also. However, we have gotten great results, and are very grateful for having been led to this. Other things had been tried previously which helped to a certain extent. This dug deeper. I really believe I was a difficult case because most others gained more rapidly.

Let us remember that God is the Great Physical. May He be your guide.

–Sadie E Beiler

We are now anticipating one of His great miracles. And so far hopes are higher than previously.

Dear fellow Still coming to terms,

–Thinking of you

We can definitely feel for you even though our situation's different. We too were advised to prevent pregnancy to allow me time to get built up healthwise. This was quite a blow since it was contrary to our hearts' desire of letting God control and decide.

Seeking God's will through prayer is very necessary.

Loved ones consoled us with the advice that if the mother is unable to care for herself and the children, something is not right. And it may be in order to prevent for a time until that is restored. But God did design birthing as a part of life and He wants to help us. It would not be right to withhold pregnancy for convenience or selfish reasons.

We were introduced to a little known form of birth control which would not disrupt the hormones and could be removed again anytime you want to (by a doctor).

However, we would have had to travel quite a distance to acquire it and somehow it just did not feel like God's will for us.

We chose to use the Fertility Awareness Method which means abstaining during the fertile times each month. With time

I enjoy reading all the letters.

I would like to encourage all moms that have a problem with breast infection to take a daily amount of selenium. After my last dear baby I haven't been sick once. I believe it's because I'm taking selenium.

I learned it from a friend. I usually get sick too often.

–Ruth Ropp

Hello mothers, Thanks for all the tips and advice to the ones that shared.

Does anyone know what to do for a little girl that has trouble with cracked feet and toes, mostly during the summer?

I'm usually worried that it could get infected if it cracks open like that. Is she lacking in something like healthy fats and oils? Or what could be the cause? And what causes

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cracks on the side of your lips? It's different than just a regular mouth sore.

And why does a C-section scar get a little rashy sometimes? Does it come from yeast?

Now for a few things that worked for me.

Taking blackstrap water in the morning gives me an energy boost and helps keep my iron levels up.

For repeated miscarriages, try progesterone and amino acids.

–Another mother

Dear Motherhood readers, Greetings to all! A big thank you to everyone who makes Motherhood magazine such a worthwhile read. I love Mom-toMom sections!

I don't have advice to share, as I didn't grow up using all healthy foods. We grew most of our foods, but used some white flour and sugar and quite a bit of junk food snacks! I know mom did the best she knew and we are thankfully all healthy so far. Mom always tried some home remedies when we got sick, but once she felt things were getting out of hand, she took us to the doctor. Not that I feel that's wrong, but now what we have a little boy, I'd like to learn more about home remedies and it feels like I know so little. I don't want to run down his body by giving antibiotics.

What can I do if I'm always just so tired? By bedtime I'm not ready to think of anything but sleep and in the morning it's such a struggle to wake up. As long as I keep going during the day it's not bad, but as soon as I sit down I get so drowsy and start nodding.

I'm just so tired. What about sore muscles, tight neck and shoulders? I have been to different chiropractors and massages but nothing really gets me loosened up. I do exercises at home too. I am so tired of hardly being able to walk or sit straight cause I'm so tight and sore.

Are there any exercises that are ok to do during pregnancy? My sister didn't realize

her muscles were so stretched until she was pregnant again. She's so tired of looking so huge. Yet she doesn't have big babies, between 6-7lb. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

–Just another mom

Dear moms, Such an interesting magazine!

Does anyone know where we can get a blender that is hand-cranked? Would really want one but we don't use battery or electric operated things.

Why does the homemade or natural soap not make lots of suds like other soaps?

Could we put something in to help it sud up?

To the lady with pain while ovulating, sounds like you may have a cyst on ovaries.

Easter lily tincture is good to dissolve cysts.

Why does our little girl have mouth sores continuously?

They go away and soon she gets others.

In the October 2020 issue the very last letter, a mom wrote about painful ligaments while pregnant. I was hoping to hear answers to that. But don't think I saw any response. Mine seemed like that too, except very milk compared to this other mom. We did not get the April issue yet and this is June 25th already. Maybe there were some responses in there that we didn't receive.

Also to those dealing with placenta problems. Would love to hear more on placenta/uterus problems. I always have a hard time passing my placenta after baby.

Usually coming out in pieces. For our 3rd child I had to do a D&C when baby was 8 weeks, as I was still wasting due to a piece within. Then for our 4th child I had to be hospitalized after birth as my placenta was attached to my uterus. There was no way they could loosen it, (it had grown together), so another D&C had to be done. Am I just a poor placenta carrier or is there a way to pass an easy placenta?

Waiting for some helpful answers!

What can I take 5 or so months before our baby's birth so I have more and richer milk? It goes close to 4-5 months maybe until I have enough milk. Then baby doesn't gain fast. Is something wrong with me that I'm not a good nursing mom for 1st months? And what formula is soy-free and healthy?

–A mother who wants help

P.S. What soap is good and healthy for babies?

Best wishes.

–A mom

What can be done so that I don't go way overdue? And then nothing the midwife tried, would get my labor going. We are blessed with 2 healthy children. First time my water broke, 1 week overdue, and 20 hours later I ended up in the hospital for Pitocin. The second baby was 16 days late (according to midwife) and we tried Sidateck, cohosh, nipple stimulation and castor oil over a 3 day span, and still ended up going to the hospital for a drug. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

–Blessed mother of 2

Hello to all, Thank you to the Laudons and their team for sending out such an inspiring and helpful magazine. In the last Nature's Warehouse catalog they had a write-up with benefits of biking. Care to share benefits of a rebounder or trampoline if there are any?

It was interesting to read the discussion about births by C-section. I also had one for our oldest daughter in 2016 as she was breech - only discovered during labor.

I would much rather have chosen the natural way but needed to accept what I could not change. It was such a blessing to have her here and healthy as our first two pregnancies ended at twenty one weeks.

The recovery was fairly easy although there was the incision to heal yet and stayed sore for several weeks especially when doing too much. But the biggest drawback for me is the scar tissue to deal with during following pregnancies.

In 2018 with our son we had him at home the natural way. It was a long drawn out labor, and a tough time until the placenta loosened. I lost lots of blood but was able to get up and use the bathroom before the midwife left. But I almost fainted until I was back in bed. I was very weak and mostly stayed in bed the first week. But felt pretty well recovered at 6 weeks.

Then in 2020 we had our second son.

This was an amazing birth. I had been taking a quality prenatal complex and also getting ABC treatments. (Advanced Biostructural Correction.) I was very loose

and flexible. My water broke in the evening and everything progressed steadily. After pushing through four hard contractions he was here a little before midnight. What a precious blessing!

But the ordeal was far from over as the placenta just wouldn't come. We tried different home remedies but after 15-20 minutes she manually removed it as I was bleeding so bad. And I just kept on filling up. Midwife thought I should get up once to empty out but I would start passing out every time I started raising to a sitting position. So finally she manually cleaned out the clots and all which seemed to help.

But then eventually I started being unable to get my breath and feeling faint while f lat on m back. I had juice gritty with sugar which helped revive me. Someone stayed close by me until morning and God kept us safe. I was so taken up with our new baby and did not realize how low I really was.

The next two days I lay in bed tired and weak. I wasn't really hungry but tried to drink lots of liquids including fresh wheatgrass juice. But until the third day I felt so awfully faint and warm. The midwife was alarmed to find my pulse rate almost double from not having enough blood. She put me on high iron and really pushed the liquids. But until evening I just felt so funny numb and tingly and we were ready to get help so went to the ER. The next twenty four hours in the hospital were no fun. No one, not even the baby could be with me on account of Covid. But the doctors thought it was serious. My hemoglobin level was at 5 instead of 12, putting me at risk for a heart attack. I ended up getting four units of blood and one of plasma.

Needless to say, I was so relieved to get back home and felt like a person again.

But I still had a long recovery ahead of me. At 6 weeks I passed a piece of afterbirth the size of a walnut and after that I improved faster and was almost cleared up at eight weeks.

So I hope by sharing this experience others would be encouraged to put in efforts to have a natural birth if possible. My question is, what could I do? Are there others with experience or advice should there ever be another baby?

Dear Mom-to-Mom,

Anybody have advice for babies that fight their sleep?

Are they lacking something or is it just their personality?

Chiropractic treatments don't seem to help.

Thank you!

Hello Laudons, I'm 2 months pregnant and I'm spotting for 3 days now. It's baby number 8 and I always have the same problem. UTI is one of the problems and I have a very hard time to keep it under control. What is wrong? Usually after the 5th month I feel ok. Is my womb weak? Ready for answers.

Doctors can't find anything wrong, not even UTI. But I know I have it. So I'm dragging my feet to go somewhere.

Thanks so much!

Hello to all Motherhood ladies, I enjoy every Motherhood I get. Lots of information. I watch for anything to do with pregnancy and miscarriage. Had quite a few miscarriages at 7 to 8 weeks along.

Still trying to find answers that work for me. Tried a lot of things already and want to try some more. So far our children are normal what we know.

I also watch for more on the Rhogam shots. Some say you don't need them at 7 to 9 weeks pregnant and others say you do need them. I missed them on my last 2 miscarriages. So we don't know will they work for me anymore or not.

I hope to see the summer Motherhood yet and probably soon time for the Fall Motherhood too.

Blessings wished to all.

–A mother on her journey

Dear Sprigs Motherhood, Hello, Just want to write a few lines to ask if you know what colic is? We have 3 kids and 2 of them were very fussy and squirming.

All most every night they cried hard for a while before they fall asleep.

And I couldn't lay them down through the day.

Is it the food I eat? Or what?

You probably don't know, but I'm ready to try something.

Our youngest is around 8 months old and he's still a little fussy, but not quite as much as he was.

Is it something I can do about it if I would have another baby like that? I hope. Sorry to ask!

Hope I'm not crazy to ask these questions.

Hello, I enjoy this magazine. I don't have much experience, as our first is 4 months old.

I just thought I'd share what we learned in case it can help another mother who doesn't know what to do for her baby!

We have health with reflux and I think it can safely say we are dealing with it. When she nursed she would stiffen, arch her back, cry and refuse to nurse. She took around an hour to eat for at least 2 1/2 month and ate every 2 hours (except at night).

We tried chiropractor, which helped a little, but definitely didn't fix the problem.

We tried enzymes but I couldn't tell a difference. What helped it get under control was using an infant probiotic. Not all brands worked. The one that worked for us was probiotic with vitamin D3 with 2/5 billion cfu/serving. It had 2 different strains. It had 2 different strains in it. It is in a small dropper bottle in the baby section at Walmart. [...] that worked but when I quit giving it to her the reflux came back. One lactation consultant said it was caused by an oversupply of milk. I should feed her on only one side per feeding. That didn't solve our problems, so I fed her twice on one side before switching then 3 times. The idea is they get more of the hind milk, which makes it easier to digest. It also is supposed to tell your body to make less milk. You can pump the other side just until you're comfortable.

Another lactation consultant told me that green mosses is an indicator of too much milk, however, what she really looks for is if they're foamy, or pasty.

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I think that may have been part of our problem but not all of it. The first lactation consultant didn't seem to think it could be anything else, I wasn't getting results so I talked to another one. She said yes, it could be a food problem, although not usually. She said babies with food sensitivities are usually unsettled most of the time, don't sleep well, and often have blood in their diaper. That didn't really fit us - she slept fairly well, and was happy in between feeding. The lactation consultant suggested checking for a tongue tie. I didn't really think that's what it was at first, but I didn't know what else to try. So we checked, and she had a lip and tongue tie.

One reason I didn't think that was our problem was because I wasn't extremely sore, just some, so if your baby doesn't have the most common symptoms, it may be worth a try!

It wasn't an immediate fix - she'd nurse wrong for 3 months and had to learn to nurse right. It took a lot of flipping her lip out, but her latch is much improved, she doesn't make me sore at all. I've quit giving her the probiotic and the reflux is gone!

There's not a lot of studies on infant probiotics, but some show prolonged use may lead to constipation. I do think she went more often when I quit giving it to her.

Positions that helped us some were laying down to feed her or reclining for example, sitting a foot away from the wall, with your knees up and foot flat on the [...] against the wall. Or any similar position.

I do know there are other causes of reflux, this was just the cause of ours. I've heard some mothers who've had other children with it, make an appointment at the dentist before their baby is even born. I might consider doing that, as they were scheduling 3 weeks out then I called.

The dentist who did the procedure did say he thought it is genetic, although some think it's a nutrient deficiency. Does anyone know what I could be lacking? It sounds nice if I could prevent it then go put a baby through the procedure and exercises to keep it stretched. It's not much fun. I didn't have prenatal the first couple months with her - could that be why?

Does anyone have a good idea how to stay awake if you

have trouble falling asleep in church, etc?

What are white splotchy spots on my legs between my calves and ankles? They don't hurt. I thought calendula salve (Rachel Weaver's recipe) helped with varicose veins.

They were never really bad, but showed up while I was expecting. I rubbed the salve on a couple times a day and they pretty much went away. After our baby was born I quit and they're coming back I'd like to try an idea in here - cayenne, ginger, apple cider, vinegar in water, and see if it helps.

I liked comfrey salve for sore nipples. My midwife told me not to use vitamin E oil.

She told me it could overdose our baby.

Wearing wrist braces at night kept away the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome. My midwife said it could be a trace mineral imbalance, and that you may have to take trace minerals for a while to correct it. I'm curious to see if it will help me next time.

I would be interested in deodorant and toothpaste recipes without baking soda. I seem to be sensitive to that.

Are tractor rides hard on little ones?

I like garden tips!

What is there to do about lots and lots of flies and ladybugs in your house?

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This is plenty long. I guess I waited too long to write! I too think it would be interesting to see more names. Perhaps some questions I wouldn't want to sign my name to.

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I would like to hear what to do for children with low sugar problems our 1 1/2 ear old gets so cranky and hungry at 10am, but he eats a lot of brex and even an egg but still gets hungry. And we have a 5 year old with also that problem. He either is hyper with high sugar or irritable and cranky and

sometimes hard to handle, with low sugar, and then he also has good days too, which we're thankful for.

some help, with my 6th one, which is at the very start. I will enclose a stamped envelope for you, to let me know.

Happy mothering. God's blessings to all.

Thank you. Hope to hear from you soon!

–A busy mother of 4 boys

Greetings to all who read, Is there anyone out there who knows of anyone with a child or grown-up with Wolff-Hirschhorn Syndrome? Our baby was diagnosed with it at birth and so far we know of only one other and he is younger than our Ada at 12 weeks. She has a small jaw and has severe sleep apnea, both central and another kind. The doctors say next would be a trace and a ventilator the rest of her life. We chose to bring her home.

Anything to be done to tell her brain to tell her to breathe? We would love to hear of everyone with experience.

Hello,

And I have a few questions if you could answer them for me. I was wondering if the chromium doesn't do any harm when pregnant and when could I start taking them and how many a day? Or is there anything else I could take to help not have so big babies?

And what about folic acid should I take them even if I take prenatal? We have 5 healthy children and I had severe morning sickness with them all.

What's wrong if I throw yellow up first thing in the morning when I stand up? I've tried different things, nothing helped so far, maybe would have if I could keep it down better. Was just wondering if I could get

First of all, a big thank you to all who help make Motherhood possible. It's always a highlight to see it in the mail. On page 23 of the Spring 2021 issue, there was a letter signed "a reader wondering about suggestions for shrinking a hematoma".

I too had several pregnancies that sound like you except mine always ended in a miscarriage. I would start bleeding around 6 weeks then miscarry around 10 weeks.

They told me sometimes there's too much pressure when the placenta tries to attach.

So my question is, can I do anything to avoid that in future pregnancies? Or it seems to me once it happens one time it will again and I'm desperate for some answers.

–A mom

Hello,

Can you inform me on what herbs are in a pregnancy tea besides raspberry, nettles?

So I could mix my own and how much of each? Also along with Mama Bear Prenatals, omega 3s, calcium and magnesium, and probiotics and enzymes, are there other/more herbs you recommend during pregnancy? In your winter 2021 magazine on the outside it said your birth story but I could not find it in the magazine? I really would have liked to read that I absolutely love your Motherhood magazine. We have 2 girls ages 8 and 4 and I'm expecting again in the Sprigs, so I eagerly look for any tips.

Thank you!

Dear friends, Thank so much for all the hard work you put in getting these Motherhood magazines together, I just love reading through them and found a lot of helpful advice already!

Now I have a question for the lady that wrote on page 40 in Spring 2021 magazine about the stuff you take that clears up your period sooner after birth and also regulates hormones. I would like to know the name of it so I can buy some (ingred, wild yam, raspberry, black and blue cohosh and colomus). To the lady that wrote on page 34 Spring 2021 issue. My heart goes out to you with your experiences of shoulder dystocia.

We also had that experience with our last 2 which is no fun and those 2 being 9lbers so am looking for things to do so baby doesn't get so big. Midwife is concerned about trying it at home again as was about long enough from when the head was out until the shoulders came. Also had a slow labor (I usually have fast ones), does that have anything to do with a big baby? Also I would welcome any advice on afterpains (in the back), last time midwife got 2 big clots out ant then I didn't have them in the back after that.

I was wondering where to get the book Taking charge of Your Fertily.

Enough written for this time.

–One who's still learning

Thanks for making this magazine, I really look forward to it and it's so interesting and full of tips!

What can be done for back labor? Also I have problems with a short cord, seems gets worse every time, it's about always wrapped around baby's head once and seems so short I can barely hold baby before cord is cut. Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks.

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Hello, I would like to know what to do to have milk. I had 3 so far and I'm never able to nurse. Tried many different things already, nothing helps. Thought maybe I can get some help in here. I'm again pregnant and I really would like to nurse my fourth baby.

–A mother who's still learning

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Greetings to all who read!

Thought I'd write and share a few things that worked us. Hubby has struggled with constipation all his life, he also had a very bad case of yeast when we got married. I put him on Florily a prebiotic/probiotic combo double dose the first month, also gave him enzymes before each meal and did a parasite cleanse. Still struggles now and then, but it is lots better.

Don't like a smelly diaper pail to deal with on laundry day? I don't have to! Each evening I rinse out all the dirty/wet ones and hang out to dry. I add apple cider vinegar to my rinse water but no soap.

Once dry I just throw into hamper and launder as usual. This also helps that you have no strong smells in the bathroom or wherever you keep your diaper pail.

Happy diapering!

For scar tissue at my C-section sight I used frankincense. I put it on everytime I used the restroom and in a week's time the sore lumpy spot opened like a large pimple and lots of junk and chunks came out. Now it no longer hurts there either.

For lower backache and hip pain in pregnancy go crawling!

One mother asked how soon to want her daughters of men/boys with evil intentions.

Four years old is not too young to tell her no one touches you here except when getting a bath. And also make sure they know to stay out of the barn/outbuildings when other men/boys are present. This can prevent a lot! If you have boys make sure they know what is unacceptable as well! In their behavior toward others and others to them!

Please mothers if your child has questions answer then on their level and don't just brush them off. If you do they won't ask later on but experiment in ways that are not good! They will find out somehow! Tell them so they get honest and true answers.

Tell them what is expected for each age level - how to deal with their period, how to behave around boys, and later on with their boyfriend. This can prevent lots of stress on their part as well as premarital sex!

God's blessings to all!

–A mom of boys

I have a question for you.

What causes the cord to be wrapped around the baby? Is

there a medical explanation?

In our community there is an old wives tale that a pregnant woman shouldn't duck under a fence or wire? Also she shouldn't do something with her arms above her head for any length of time?

Another question I have, can a girl/ woman do herself harm by working too hard during her menstrual cycle? How long do you recommend taking it easy after birth? Thank you!

Hello everybody, Thank you for all your letters they are always so interesting in this magazine.

I just had to pen a few words to tired mothers who have children waking up always crying through the night fearful and something is always wrong even fearful through the daytime. We tried hard to explain and teach through loving words that we are here to help, they don't have to be afraid. But still every night there were always reasons to cry and be afraid never

sleeping all night through.

Then one day we got KidPower as a gift from a company. I didn't know what it is for so didn't use it right away. Somewhere I read to use KidPower for fearfulness and anxiety in children so I used one night on our 4 year old, he slept all night. Still, I didn't think anything about it, 2 nights later used it again, again he slept all night.

Which never happened until those 7 nights.

Then my curiosity was sparked so I tried it out for 3 nights in a row he never woke up crying then again didn't use it he woke up crying but could tell he isn't so anxious though. Now he always remembers himself before he sleeps that I didn't give him that yet, and even caught him smearing some through the day.. I was so amazed that God has plants that can do that. (And we didn't know it until now.) That's the reason for this letter for other mamas.

It means a lot of tired mamas don't have to get up through the night for the older children yet. Babies are enough to take care of through the night.

And another thought to the ladies who are trying to balance hormones try using a serum with frankincense and wild yam and that helped with my migraines plus more when using progesterone cream didn't help.

It doesn't force your body to use it (like some creams do) it promotes a healthy balance.

You can use it continuously and don't have to just use it on certain days of your cycle since it is something God made for human use, not humans trying to copy something God made. God never makes a mistake with plants it's when we humans make a mistake and do not use the plants exactly as God intended, then that's where we have to follow as many rules on how to use a product and get side effects if we don't. I'm not allowed to say what brand of products these two come from, so just wanted to write a note of encouragement. There's no need to be sick, tired, and whatever else.

God has something on earth for you to use if only we ask and He will answer. Look around, it's here to use. God bless you.

And, please, another thing that just bugs me.

more. It's all here to use if we only use it and it's not as expensive.

Same way with circumcision as long as we do it for clean and healthy reasons it might be okay but God clearly states that in the New Testament we don't have to do it. And it becomes worn when we do it for spiritual reasons. Otherwise, it is not a sin if not done for spiritual reasons. If I understand the chapter right can't remember for sure which chapter it was in the New Testament.

This has bugged me for a long time already, maybe I can rest now.

Hello to all in Motherhood, Wow! I surely enjoy this free magazine!

Thanks to Jonathan and Nancy and your beautiful family! Love your pictures! Makes the magazine a lot more interesting! This last magazine I thought was very, very interesting, as I didn't think it was as opinionated this time! Let's remember we are all different with a different lifestyle and what's wrong for one, might be right for another! I have a question and everybody feel free to answer to what I think. What is the difference between doctoring, so you can have children or so you cannot have children? Makes it so amazing if I just think about it, how perfect each person is made! Please, dear mothers, take time to hold and love your children for us childless couples! I am also waiting for some answers to: pain after intercourse and feeling a pain similar to monthly pain in my lower body and legs almost all the time. And sometimes bleeding.

–Another childless woman but blessed with a wonderful husband

First of all, thanks to the Laudons for this wonderful magazine. I have learned a lot in the last magazine. I have a few questions am hoping I get some answers... Is there

anything I can take while pregnant so my babies don't get constipated so easily?

God has plants for a mama to be to use to help build up your body so that you don't need placenta encapsulation. Please, I plead for you all that do that. Look around, God has provided a way for us. Without eating our own flesh and blood. I'm not saying it is a sin, it's just something that I think grieves God to see us doing.

Would also like to hear more about natural pads, what they are good for etc... With my last baby I bled for 7 weeks, I was so stressed out. I was always tense and hyper, every time I went to the bathroom there was just always blood! So finally started taking Stress Relief and next day bleeding was gone! I didn't even realize I was tensed up until now. I feel so relaxed and calm! Hope this helps someone.

Since he has plenty of plants here for us to use that will help, like the serum i mentioned earlier , omega 3-6-9, and lots

–A reader that loves Motherhood

Hello!

I am a mom and with a fussy baby to care for I don't feel like I have time to write, but I love this magazine! And I'm sure a lot of you who write are busy moms too! I have a few questions, and I'm afraid I'm too late for the next Motherhood, but I will try anyway, or maybe one of the Sprigs team could answer my question directly. I take my temps in the morning before getting up and it's always 96° to 96.8°. It has dropped to 95° but it hardly ever reaches 97° unless I'm pregnant, but is that normal for some?

Or is it likely that I have thyroid issues, I get cold hands and feet very easily and it's hard for me to stay warm when it's cold!

God bless.

Dear Motherhood friends, Hello! I once again enjoyed all the hard work put into this magazine!

I have a question that nobody else seems to have?!

Is there anybody else out there with an incompetent cervix? I've had 3 premature babies resulting from it. Now I'm expecting with #4 and have plans to do a cervical cerclage. We've tried natural, but didn't seem to help.

Advice or experience would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Maybe the Motherhood team would have advice?

–Needing answers!

To all with questions about bedwetters or children who say it hurts to go potty on the toilet. Have you considered chiropractic care? It is possible that they just need an adjustment.

There was a lady on page 74 of the Summer 2021 issue who talked about breast/nipple soreness while nursing. She said it seemed to be inflamed in the inside and felt the soreness out around all the way back to the spine whenever baby nursed. I can relate that if your ribs or back needs an adjustment it can tense the muscles in the back. The muscles in the back tie in to the muscles under your arm and in the breast tissue. This can cause pain during breastfeeding.

Lymphedema (when your lymph nodes are congested and can't drain) can also cause

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pain during breastfeeding. Try a manual lymph drainage massage.

You can do it yourself or see a massage therapist for this. Also try applying lavender or lime to lymph node areas around breasts.

To those wanting help with telling their young children (ages 3-10) about purity: I recommend Micheal and Debbie Pearl's Yell and Yell book series. There are two books, one for boys, one for girls. Contact their ministry at: No Greater Joy Ministries 1000 Pearl Road Pleasantville, TN 37033 www.nogreaterjoy.org I'd like to see more information on kombucha. Maybe someone could do an article on this.

Hello, I truly enjoy these magazines. Thanks to everyone for writing in your helpful advice and giving your opinions. I've learned a lot already just from these books, so I'll share a few things that are helpful for us.

If your baby's soft spot on their head wants to disappear or bulge out and feel tide, they are usually very fussy because they have pressure in their head's cranial/massage treatments help a lot for ours, you can work on it yourself by massaging their back, tail bone, hips, shoulders, and head with castor oil. Mix in a little relaxing essential oil to get their muscles to loosen. They should have a soft spot until nearly a year old.

Try to give cod liver oil to earache babies/ toddlers also use it for stubborn coughs.

Give your little ones a herbal calcium that has chamomile in it if she cries to go to strangers.

–A blessed mom

To the lady asking about greek yogurt here's how I make it: Heat 1 gallon of milk slowly up to 180 degrees. I use the low sauté function on my instant pot but a pan on the stove works fine. Place pan in sink of cold water to cool to 115-120 degrees. Add 1 cup plain yogurt.

Sometimes I use skim milk and 0% greek yogurt for the culture to make non-fat greek and sometimes I use whole milk for both depending on what I want to use it for. I then put my insert back in the instant pot and use the yogurt setting for 8-12 hours. may have to set it again after 8 hours as mine only goes for that long or just leave

it - I've done both and works fine! You can also wrap pan in towel and put in cold oven all night with oven light on or heat your crockpot and turn it off after you put yogurt in. After the 8-12 hours put in a large colander lined with a flour sack towel and drain for 30-45 minutes scraping the sides.

Scoop out with a large spoon into desired container. I usually leave it like this and use it plain in place of sour cream, etc. or add sweetener when I want to eat it with fruit.

You can also add 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla and powdered sugar or stevia to taste if you prefer that method. Pie filling or jam makes good flavored depending on how much sugar you want in it. I've used so much detail that it may look hard but it's actually so super easy! I've done it so many times I no longer look at the recipe.

Now some questions:

Does anyone have experience with breaking a thumb sucker? I know there are benefits to it but we'd like to do it now instead of worrying about it when the child's much older.

Also does anyone have experience with very irregular cycles? I never know if ti will be 4 weeks, 5, 6, 7, or more. I know there probably could be many different reasons.

What about hormone imbalance? Does anyone know of a reputable - and not too expensive way to get them tested? I've also always dealt with acne. It's been helped greatly by a cleaner diet with very little sugar or white flour but not cured.

Let's not forget, mothers - we are still under the curse! God has provided many things for our health and healing. We may not all agree on what that is but there will be sickness, suffering, pain, and death until His glorious return. Also, has anyone figured out what might cause a baby to be tongue-tied? There are probably various opinions as always but if anyone has experience with that we'd be interested.

Could write lots more on our experience with tongue-ties, and also with food allergies but there's been a lot already maybe another time.

–Just one more mother

Dear moms, I echo the familiar comment - this magazine is so interesting I spend a lot of time reading over all the letters, soaking up suggestions, highlighting the good tips and

occasional recipes, pondering questions asked, and sometimes the things I agree or don't agree with. All of it is interesting.

I've been wanting to write for a while but Motherhood is a busy place to be!

I am a young mom of 24, and we have one cute little girl. She's 8 month old, all over the place and way too determined to become a big girl. At the rate she's going she'll be walking in a few more months.

She's always been a fussy baby although I never really knew what was wrong. She's better now after cutting 3 teeth on one crack, but she's still never happy for any long amounts of time. I've tried different things already - calcium and magnesium, omega 3-6-9, and I am currently on a good quality omega 3. I'll probably end up just sticking it out. She'll get over it someday. Sometimes I remind myself that in years to come, I will probably wish again for babies to rock and hold and cuddle. She is such a sunshine, so sweet and bright.

Since it seems like the norm to add a few helpful tips you've gleaned along life's way, I thought I'd share a few of my own. Busy moms need tips, and sometimes a lot! I don't have a lot of health tips to share, we have been so blessed with good health. Our little Kari has only been sick one with a stomach f lu, so I have nothing to complain about.

But I thought I'd share an easy tip for jaundice in newborns. Before Kari was born I heard that drinking dandelion root extract can prevent it, so in the last month of pregnancy I made a point of drinking a cup of hot roasted root extracts every day. It really seemed to work! She never had a hint of jaundice. I think jaundice is a result of the baby's liver not working correctly and dandelion is a really wonderful liver aid. Maybe taking dandelion root would do the same thing.

But I think roasted root extracts are a good tasting way of getting dandelion in your system. I used to drink it hot but we also really like it fixed as iced coffee during the hot summer months.

Here's a few time saving tips.

When you are working in the kitchen rinse out your dishes as soon as you are done with them. Keep a brush in the sink, and if you want, mix some water. I usually rinse mine under the faucet. Sometimes I don't get to washing dishes right away - but if the dishes are already pre-rinsed and all stacked together, there is nothing depressing about fixing hot, soapy water and digging in! I always kind of pity those whose dishes are piled high and crusty because it really doesn't have to be that way. The piled high

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can't always be avoided but the crusty, stuck-on part can largely be.

Last, but not least, is a mood lifting tip: when the baby is cranky and the day is cold and dreary and you are heavy hearted or simply down, pick one room in the house (or do the whole house), clean it up well, and light 4-5 candles (or as many as you like) and set them around the room you cleaned up. I often choose the kitchen or the whole house. It's relaxing, inspiring, cheering... All things an overwhelmed mama needs!

Love to all

Dear Mom-to-Mom, Many thanks for a wonderful books! It's so hopeful.

To the mother on page 77 of Summer 2021.

I'd say to let your son's wife tell them about all lady issues after marriage.

Questions: what can I do or take to make that I can take something longer? I can take something just a few days then I get moody

and cry easily. For use during pregnancy also almost anything I take during pregnancy if I take it longer it makes me throw up. I am sick and throwing up almost all 9 months which is no fun!

But there are some things I could take for longer, for my first pregnancy I took lots of aloe vera juice and protein drinks and had a very content baby, but my next pregnancy I simply could not take those two for long without them making me sick. Also, the next babies were not as content as the first one. After baby comes it seems everything I take for more than 3-4 days make baby belly aches. If I keep my pills exactly right we have a happy baby which is hard to do. Also for cranky children usually I'm giving them something that does not agree with them. We get them tested with the

fingernail clipper on a small chain. Usually whatever the clipper shows doesn't agree I quit giving that product to them and they are soon happy again. Some people don't have to. My husband didn't but now he's seen enough results that he believes it.

For fever I like to take a probiotic supplement every hour until fever is Gone.

Works almost like acetaminophen. Open two capsules, mix with a little water the first time then 1 capsule every hour after that.

On constipation, I was very constipated for as long as I can remember. I could not often have a bowel movement and it was just getting worse with time. Usually 6-7 days before I could have a bowel movement and if I did go there was a bloody mess down the seat hole after I was done. I ad to do something but what?

I could now take something for a long time. People said that one certain product if you take it a longer time it reverses it so you can take it longer. Also I did not have enough breastmilk for my 1st baby but I had plenty for my next ones. For constipation in little ones I go for Natural

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Calm gummies. They work for our children.

Question: does borage oil work the same as evening primrose oil? I badly hemmorage with our last baby and had used lots of evening primrose oil. I swallowed 28 to 40 of the pills after in labor so wondered if that did it.

Enough for now.

–A mom of many blessings

you. The time out must be long enough for the child to calm down and cheer up, or he will start in right where he left off. I don't use timers for this reason. Sometimes it takes longer than other times.

Love your son! You say "of course I love my child" but does he feel loved?Children have different love languages. One needs lots of one on one time, another wants to hear words of affirmation (praise), yet another prefers hugs or an occasional small, special gift.

The less than ideal circumstances at your son's birth may be part of the problem.

A good book on this is Childhood Development also from Pathway.

Please forgive me if I wrote too much...

To the mom on page 27 of the Summer issues with the antagonizing 3 year old.

I also have a 3 year old and so 1 1/2 old.

I believe 3 year olds simply live to tease their little siblings. But mom's actions and reactions are key to managing toddlers.

Did you know that when you lose your temper at Mr. 3, you are emotionally abusing him? And to a lesser extent, any other child who sees your outburst? He needs a calm, controlled mother. Read the book Bring Them Up by Edith Witmer.

Available from: Pathway Bookstore 43632 CR 390 Bloomingdale, MI 49026 Go through the entire Book of Proverbs and write down every verse about anger or wrath. Read that list often. This helped me as a teenager, to see my sin.

Where is your husband, in all this? Can he care for the two oldest at night? Nursing mothers usually need more sleep than hardworking men do. Can Mr. 3 run after Daddy an hour or so every day? This would give you and the little ones al very welcome break. If this is not possible, get other help.

An energetic teenager can do so much in one or two days a week.

Find an older, successful mother in your church to be your mentor and guide.

Raising children is serious business. Pray!

Pray for yourself and your son.

Once you have your emotions under better control, you can work more effectively with your son.

Try picking your battles, work on one issue at a time - like taking toys from others. Tell him what the consequences will be, then follow up consistently. If spankings don't bring results try time out on a chair close to

–Another mother

Dear friends, Hi, our baby was fussy so decided to try Valerian root for babies and children. He's like a day and night difference. Wouldn't want to be without!

For poison ivy, try geranium oil, it works wonderful for us!

Our doctor said if everyone would take vitamin D there would be lots less sickness.

I give my children old Indian syrup and I think it helps a lot. It keeps their immune system up and they don't get sick as easily.

Try using P-6 the last 6 weeks of pregnancy.

I used that for the last 2 and both of them I had an easy, fast labor. I also take the Mama Bear Prenatal and think they help a lot too.

All my answers for my questions in this magazine so I don't have to ask any this time!

May God bless you all!

–A mom of 3

Hello, First of all, a few questions:

#1 Is it true that getting your periods back at 1 to 2 months after a new arrival is an indicator that my hormones are imbalanced? My eyes popped open in disbelief when one of you indicated it

might be that. I had thought it was because my body was up and running! (And yes, I nursed baby exclusively on demand!) #2 If progesterone cream is my answer, then is it actually ok to use it without proof or tests that I need it? We live a very healthy lifestyle - raising our own meat, veggies and fruits. And what little baked goods we eat, are made of freshly ground spelt flour and honey or maple syrup for sweeteners.

(We can't get past the stevia aftertaste).

Sourdough bread is a must-have - we like it a lot better than yeast. #3 Is it possible to get to the point where herbs are your immune system? I guess I agreed with "Kentucky" on page 29, although I flinched at the sarcasm and bluntness, but we, too, have a family in our church that's constantly tincturing and constantly sick. I use herbal remedies when needed, but not for every thing from getting kids to sleep, to hyperactive issues. God made herbs for us to use, yes, but we are also responsible to dig to the bottom of a child's problem and not provide a band-aid even if it's healthy herbal tinctures. How else would I have one of my favorite childhood memories of my dad, if he wouldn't have come to my bedside and prayed for me and my panicky fear of fire - I never struggled with that fear again. So what if mom had administered sleep aids until I'd outgrown this? Would my faith have grown? Would I have felt my father's love so well? No, I think sadly not. #4 Is not a question, but a warning. My friend and I were both using Sprigs most recommend prenatal and we were so so sick.

We both showed our midwives the label and they almost flipped. The recommended amount is off the charts. After we both took only 1 or 2 daily, our worlds returned right side up! For a while, I only took 1 every other day, or I'd have been suffering on the couch again. So please, show your trusted midwife your prenatals and pills - because after all, she knows you, your lifestyle and your needs. It may save you some blue days.

I was at the point where Heaven looked so real and close that I wasn't sure I'd live through those months. All because of prenatal overdose?

May God grant us wisdom in leading our little flocks!

Here is information for the Indiana mother who got married 3 days away from her period and got pregnant in that cycle. The body can delay ovulation in

times of unusual routine, excitement, or stress. For you and you were preparing for your wedding. What can be more highly exciting and stressful than that? Your body said "wait, don't ovulate until all the stress is past"!

How do you pinpoint ovulation? The exact day can rarely

be pinpointed, until it's over. But the body does give signs telling then it's imminent.

The cervix will be high, soft, and open; and be emitting clear stretchy f luid.

Another sign is a shift in daily working, temperatures. Once it shifts higher and stays that way for 3 days, you know you have ovulated. The clear stretchy f luid has dried up and the cervix is firm and closed. There's no way you are fertile anymore. There's no way you are fertile anymore. If you had been charting daily waking temperatures over the time of your wedding, you would have seen no higher shift in temperatures and known that you had not ovulated yet.

To the lady wondering if it's possible to get a period without ovulating, yes it is! Again charting your temperatures will tell you if that's happening.

All this information can be found in the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. I highly recommend it, it's very informative on how the woman's body works. It can be found online under $5.00 or ordered new from Nature's Warehouse, a business, advertised in Motherhood.

Someone wrote to use Trace Minerals for varicose veins, where can I get it? How much should I take?

I have severe pain with veins while pregnant, both on legs and vagina.

Also, I have a problem to carry to full term, seems my cervix has no tone, My last birth was very early. Any help?

–Another mother

As a young mother of 2 little girls (19 months and 1 month) I really appreciate this free magazine full of advice. Thanks for sending them out!

I have not been able to breastfeed any of my babies because they just could not get satisfied with only breast milk. They both were totally different babies once we started give formula. What could I do or

take during pregnancy and afterwards to increase and enrich milk supply? I tried numerous different supplements, pumping, eating oatmeal, etc. Someone suggested diet change, what should I eliminate besides flour, sugar, and dairy, and what should I eat more of? Any tips and advice would be appreciated, as I hope to be able to breastfeed if The Lord should see us fit to have more blessings.

Teething, I had very good results using a teething formula from Better World Botanicals. For my daughter that worked better than herbal calcium.

Sweet Potato Apple: cooked sweet potatoes apple sauce or cooked apples maple syrup (optional) cinnamon (optional) Blend everything together. Add water until right thickness.

Orange Carrots: cooked carrots frozen orange juice concentrate (to taste)

When my girl starts with a cold, I choose 2 or 3 of the following, garlic softgels, elderberry syrup, echinacea, or colostrum, and give her some every hour. I set the timer to remind me. That seems to send that cold on it's way again soon.

Blend everything together. Add water until right thickness.

Spray silver in your baby's ears, nose, and on face before going to church or gatherings to prevent them from picking up the cold/ flu bugs so easily.

real salt (optional)

I would love to see more recipes on quick toddler lunches. Motherhood is a beautiful journey! Keep on keeping on!

–A blessed mother and wife

Hello, Thanks to Sprigs for such a wonderful magazine.

Is there something I could take during pregnancy to prevent infection after baby is born. The last 2 times I had it. The first time I ended up in the hospital and the second time I took garlic pills, immune booster, echinacea and goldenseal and natural antibiotics. 2 droppers of each and 4 pills every hour for 10 days.

Our second child had cheesy eyes, then somebody told me to clean out his kidneys, so I gave him oregon grape (I can't remember how much) and in a few days it cleared up, but I had to give it for another 2 weeks or it came back. God's blessings to all.

To the lady wanting some baby food recipes you can freeze. Here are some of my favorites:

* Broccolli Apple cooked broccolli apple sauce or cooked apples Blend everything together. Add water until right thickness.

There are many more you could try using different fruits and veggies. You can also try adding spinach or kale in the above recipes before blending. You can then freeze them in ice cube trays. or you can buy those baby food squeezes from Walmart and once you have used them wash them out and fill with your own baby food using a large syringe you can get at your local elevator, the once they use for livestock. Be sure to use a new one. Here is also a recipe for Greek Yogurt: 1 gallon milk 1 cup greek yogurt (plain) 1 1/22 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cups sugar or sweetener of choice

Heat milk to 180°. Cool to 110°. Whisk in yogurt. Lover and wrap in towel and set in oven or warm place for 12 hours. Put a cloth in colander, and set in a large bowl to drain. Pour yogurt into bowl and whip with wire whisk. Add rest of ingredients. You can leave it plain and eat with fruit or you can whisk in your favorite pie filling. This is so much better than store bought!

Now for a questions: Do some people jut carry their babies really low? Or is there something I could do. Mine never drop in those last few

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weeks because they are always so low. Is it just normal for some people?

Thanks for this great magazine!

–A thankful housewife and mom!

Hello moms!

To the mom wanting to know what do to for cradle cap. What worked for me was geranium oil diluted in a little carrier oil and massaged into scalp and let sit for a couple minutes then gently scrape off with comb. I did this once on baby and has not come back yet.

What to do for herniated disc in lower back? Constant pain.

Are there any natural ways to treat this? Surgery is our last option.

Also I would like advice on low desire while on antidepressants.

Thanks!

–Another mom

I read in Mom-to-Mom a while ago to use frankincense oil on toddlers for then they bump their little heads. I decided to try it because I just happened to have some. I found it really does work! Rub a little bit on ASAP, it keeps the bruise from getting so big and ugly and dark. I wouldn't recommend to put it on broken skin or on burns or a cut, it seems to cause more pain. It worked so well for me, I thought I'd pass it on.

–Mama in NC

Dear Motherhood friends, In response to the lady with very itchy ears. I face a similar problem and perhaps the remedies I have discovered can help you find relief. Bacteria and infection can form in the ear canal. The best way I have found to handle this is to always keep the ear canal dry. That means using a Q-tip to gently dry the ear canal after every shower or hair washing. Use quality Q-tips. You want Q-tips with sturdy cotton to avoid loose fuzz in the ear or exposed sticks to scratch. Sometimes even with consistent drying, my ears get

itchy. Then I soak the Q-tip with regular peroxide and rub it gently around in the ear canal. Let the peroxide fizz for five minutes, and then dry the ear canal.

Doing several treatments in a day usually clears up the itch.

We have been dealing with infertility for all our married years. I had endometriosis surgery 3 years ago and it has made a huge difference in my life! Instead of debilitating pain or dozens of pain pills, I feel basically no discomfort! We have not been able to have children, which is of course a disappointment. Endo patients often have other underlying issues with hormones and we have been working on that a lot. I have low estrogen and progesterone both. I read with interest of others in our shoes! And just a thought from our side of the fertility fence to you fertile moms. Please use great caution with hormones like progesterone cream or herbs like wild yam. Are you certain you want to mess with your normal hormones?? Do you have a midwife who can advise you and order frequent bloodwork to check your levels? Study a book like Taking Charge of Your Fertility and read the article in Motherhood (Postpartum Periods) to know what you can expect after birth. Then you and your husband can work with your fertility signs to space your children for your health. Some of us wish for normal balanced hormones and are concerned for you. Please educate yourself before using hormones to try and push off getting your period.

Best wishes to all you moms! Just as you are not all alike, so we wanna-be-moms are not all alike. We are all glad to have you reach out to us. Some of us want to hold your baby and some of us prefer not. Some of us are happy to babysit your children while you do your shopping and some of us have other important projects or jobs but we feel obligated to say yes. How are you supposed to know? Ask kindly. Communicate openly.

And to the ladies on my side of the fertility fence, be honest with your friends. We aren't somehow super women because we have no children to fill our days and nights.

But neither are we allowed moping and fussing! There is work for us all to do! Some of us are fine talking about our journey and some of us feel uncomfortable. Answer questions frankly or else kindly say you prefer not to talk about this and thank them for caring.

We usually have many potato bugs to deal with in our garden. In past years I have used Captain Jack's Dead Bug Spray which is organic and very effective. This summer we planted our potatoes and sprinkled garden line in the row with them before covering. Then when the plants were growing we dusted them with lime

several times through the season. The plants stayed healthy, they produced lovely potatoes, and the best part was there were almost no bugs! I bought my bag of lime at a local garden center.

Everyone's patch has a few thorns. Thank God for your own green grass and be not blind to your friends' thorns.

–Your friends in PA

Hi, Thanks to all who make this wonderful magazine possible! So many good hints and tips. I enjoy all the healthy recipes. Keep them coming! Now for a few answers to some questions.

To get your taste and smell back from being sick, try zinc. It works in 2 days for some!

For constipation in babies, I had good results using magnesium. You can give it with a dropper as you nurse. I gave some for 5 days in a row and now it seems to have straightened it up. No longer has a problem with constipation!

For sore throat or colds and flu, we have good results using oregano oil softgels. You can take it as a prevention.

To calm a screaming baby, try swaddling.

Put their arms straight done their side and wrap tightly. Then bounce or swing them fast.

To clean potty use soda and lemon juice.

Let soak, then scrub with hot water. No need for bleach!

A recipe to share: Peppermint Patties 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 12 drops peppermint oil 1 cup chocolate chips

Shred coconut in food processor or blender until fine. Mix with honey, coconut oil, and peppermint oil. Form patties and chill until firm. Melt chocolate, then coat patties.

Optional: these are also very good without shredding the coconut, it makes them chewier.

To the one wondering what to do for cradle cap... I was taught to use baking soda to wash a baby's head right from the beginning and usually have no trouble with it.

Store in refrigerator. Yummy!

–Just another mom

Hello everyone,

Thanks for this wonderful magazine! I have learned so much!

Tip: works best if coconut oil is like soft butter instead of melted, it holds the patties together better.

First of all thank you to everyone involved in making this magazine. I love it!

Thought I should share what we've found to help so that you have more milk when nursing. A friend tried everything she knew of to have more and nothing helped. So a doctor said if you find that nothing works take Hypothalamus. She took it and could not believe the difference. She had more energy and enough milk for her baby that she didn't have to give a bottle. We like the liquid. Hope this may help someone.

–Just another mother

Hello, And thank you for this wonderful magazine! It is worth all the effort you part in! A nice way to get in touch with mothers who can feel for you. I am a mother of 5. A challenge, but oh so rewarding. Motherhood in the toughest job you'll ever enjoy! We had all our by C-section and the way it looks that's the way it'll always be. It takes giving up but then my thoughts go to those who struggle with infertility, how gladly you would go through it. I have a small feel for you as we had it for 1 year. Please know you are kept in our prayers.

I was wondering if there is anyone out there that would be interested in joining my C-section circle letter? Please contact me at 717-548-3433. I look forward to hearing from you!

–Only me

Dear friends, I find this magazine very interesting! Some questions are answered that I hadn't even thought of asking.

To a grandma on page 49 of the summer 2021 issue... My mom and my sister-in-law had good luck with cod liver oil for a child messing pants after being too old for that.

For UTIs my husband used aloe activator.

For myself I use a little apple cider vinegar (with mother) in 6-8oz of water and drink it every hour or two as needed. ACV is good for so many things... I also use it for kidney infection, sore throat or when I start getting an earache. Also use garlic pills. I don't take antibiotics anymore.

What to do for an abscess from toothache? (page 77) For our 5 year old daughter I chopped up 1 garlic bud and added honey and she ate that a few times a day until it was gone.

To the one on page 81 that can't put anything in baby's ear because of ruptured ear drum... I use a lot of purification oil around my baby's ears. Hope it helps.

To the lady that has a 3 year old boy that loves to tease... Is he hyperactive? If not then he kind of sounds like my 3 year old boy. He loves to make his sisters scream. I say my son is ornery and stubborn. When my last baby was born I had a 3, 2, and 1 year old, plus baby, so I had no choice but to spank. Otherwise I couldn't have handled my children let alone get any work done. Also your 1 1/2 and 3 year old are old enough to pick up their own toys and put trash in the wastebasket and etc. (Every little bit helps mom.) I have been surprised what help little children can be if you make them. My husband also doesn't put up with the children not listening to mom or telling mom "no". Having your children close can be very trying (especially if you don't feel good). Praying you will find an answer or help.

Now for questions. What do you do for nose bleeds in a 3 year old? Found out vitamin C makes it worse.

Also why do I get so mucus-y when pregnant? It builds up until it feels like I'm choking then I throw up. Does anybody else deal with that?

–A thankful mother

First of all, let me just express my gratitude to the Sprigs team! This is my favorite magazine to receive in the mailbox! I absolutely love to read all the helpful advice.

I do want to add though, in the last 2 magazines I actually cringed at how vocal some were about others' answers. I just want to say, please, let's not criticize, what you think is wrong or unnecessary is also helpful and encouraging to others. Everyone is different, and I also think every mother out there wants to raise their children the best way they can for God and we don't all think the same.

Also to the one who wrote about the pregnancy photos, I feel as if pregnancy is absolutely nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. I think it's amazing how God created our bodies to work and I love to have a pregnant belly.

Also with this pregnancy, I have a small prolapse and I read that it gets worse with each baby. I would love to hear if anyone else went through this and your experience in your labor and your next pregnancy.

Let us pray for each other!

Dear ladies, Someone wondered what UTI means. It stands for urinary tract infection. And to the one wondering what to do for it. When we married I got one pretty bad so my mom told me to drink this mixture in one day: squeeze 3 lemons, 3 teaspoons cream of tartar, 3 teaspoons epsom salt, and 2 quartz water. You might not want to go anywhere that day as you have to use the bathroom very often! It helped my UTI and hope it'll help you too! Also drink lots of water!

Looks like a lot of us deal with pain during ovulation. I also do and am hoping someone will have answers for it. I've heard you can drink Pau D'Arco tea for cysts but haven't been trying it faithfully enough to know for sure.

Also had vaginal varicose veins with my last pregnancy.

Is there an easy way to prevent it if I'd get pregnant again?

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To the Indiana mom on page 17 (Summer issue). You can get an ovulation microscope from Nature's Warehouse. It's reusable and not really expensive. I know I would've been very surprised too, to be pregnant at that time of the month! Were you mucous-y at the time?

I could relate a little to the one who couldn't have relations for 1 year and 9 months (page 19, Summer issue). Although for us it was only 2-3 weeks, the struggles, tears, and frustrations are real! We had some struggles until our 1st child was born and now looking back, we could've had answered our questions sooner had we gone and checked me out.

Call VERNON & ROSE to find out which Sisel Products they recommend for you.

To the mother with the 3 year old who loves to tease. I have no experience but I did have a couple questions to ask you. You said you had him before you were married, my question is, did you ever fully accept him?

As a blessing from God? Did you truly repent from your sin or do you still feel guilty?

Please accept God's forgiveness and great love! You asked "What can I give him?"

Give him lots and lots of love and also praise him when he does something right, yes, also punish in love (not anger) if needed but love and accept him as God does! God loves you!

What can be done for a 10 year old with yeast problems?

She does watch her diet.

–A wife and mother

Dear fellow sisters, I enjoy this magazine too! I would love to get in contact with other ladies who have uterus didelphys, which means I have 2 uteruses and 2 services. I also had a septum (wall) in my vagina until our 1st child was being born it tore off on one side and the doctor finished cutting out as I had an epidural anyway. So I'm rid of that. We had our 2nd child out of hospital and all went well. Do you others (if there are any more of you like me) also have vaginal births?

Are yours early? 1st was 37 + 4 and 2nd was almost 39 weeks. My ovaries are normal and so are my kidneys. They told us to check out my kidneys too as those develop at the same time as uterus etc.

You childless couples, a septum can prevent pregnancies, too, as they can be in crosswise or lengthwise. Please check into that too.

Also newlyweds, if you have problems with relations, check out your vagina, if I may be so blunt.

Dear Motherhood friends, I'm a mother to a darling 6 1/2 moth old baby girl. My question is she is so squirmy and restless all the time, always kicking or making her back stiff, especially while nursing but it has gotten a lot worse this last month. She usually slept good through the night but now she wakes up crying and rolling around going crazy like 4-5 times a night. It's getting so tiring. I've tried so much stuff already so did anyone ever experience this with their child?

Also I found out I have pelvic congestion, it's very painful, and wondering if there's anyone out there that has experienced this or had any luck with treating it. I'm pretty desperate so any help or advice is appreciated. Thank you very much. God bless you all.

Hello, I want to thank everyone who makes this magazine possible.

For children not sleeping through the night, try food allergies. Our 3 1/2 year old still woke up, complained about bellyache, was really fussy as a baby, etc. Finally we did food allergy tests, switched white flour to crushed wheat, and tried to stay away from other allergy stuff and she's a different girl and sleeps good.

Also what to do for pain where leg and vagina connects?

–Anonymous

Dear Sprigs team, Thanks for all your efforts in creating such a helpful and inspiring magazine. I wanted to respond to the lady with a question in the summer issue on page 18 on what to do if the doctor thinks you are not ovulating.

I have that problem too, which results in ovarian cysts, and symptoms of PCOS. We had success using Fertil-Aid, Ova Boost, and Vanadium with Chromium (all are available from Nature's Warehouse). The Vanadium helps regulate the blood sugar levels, and for me, it makes that I get more value out of the Fertile Aid, Ova Boost.

What worked for us was to increase the Ova Boost dosage to x3 once you get to day 12 or so. Then decrease slowly again after a few days. (Once you no longer have ovulation symptoms.) It might take a few months to get pregnant, but we had good results with this method, after years of infertility! We are now blessed with 2 little sunbeams! Praise God! We wish all the childless couples the same!

–A very grateful mom

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Each pregnancy is unique, which means the same woman may experience different symptoms with different pregnancies. -Sandra Ellis To the mom wondering about varicose veins. My mom and almost all my sisters deal with veins. Mom told us to take chelated minerals so we don't get varicose veins so quick.

I also read to put a cloth soaked with apple cider vinegar on the veins and put your foot up for 1/2 hour twice a day really helps.

They've had good results.

To the mom of 2, you were wondering what to do about a retained placenta. I always had that problem too. One time I had to go to the hospital to get it out. Mom told me this time. I have to take kelp. So I'm going to try. It shouldn't help might not help either. But it's worth trying.

–A mom of 4

Hello to you all, The letters about childless and infertility are always an eye opener for me, I'm so glad to see they share their feelings and experience.

As a mom we should be thinking at the empty arms all the time. We have 1 child at 18 months and are expecting again. I always like remedies on varicose veins. I had them for #1 and now again but not as bad, I've them form the waist down, having them in the vagina, yes, that can be so painful at first I didn't realize why it hurt so bad while sitting, but I was really sitting on them because of hanging so low, if I do moping it makes a heavy pain in there, but taking it easy is very important. No heavy lifting or hard work. Sometimes it's not easy to sit down to rest your feet, if you look at the work but when pain is too bad, what else is better than listening to your body! I use while oak bark tea mixed with pregnancy tea. Then take bath as hot as I can for 30-60 minutes.

With lots of epsom salt mix with lavender and frankincense. Drink lots of cold water. I do this as often as I can. It releases pressure.

I also wear compression hose.

A blend I like to make: 50 drops helichrysum 60 drops cypress 40 drops lavender 20 drops lemon

Mix with 4oz castor oil or v-6 oil. Rub it on as often as you wish. There are more options in natural to heal varicose veins than in medical.

I love this Motherhood book, I've learned a lot from it.

Best wishes to all of you!

–A young mom

Dear ladies, I have been enjoying the thoughts and opinions of each and every one. Truly we have all been created differently with the purpose of glorifying God. I just wanted to reach out to the lady on page 67 desperately looking for help for anxiety after babies.

Baby #2 I had to go for sleeping pills. Now after baby #3 I did not want to go through the same thing. But night 3 came and still had not slept much. So my sister called our local health food store and ordered Brain Reward. It has magnesium, amino acids, lemon balm, and calming herbs. I could not believe the difference once I started feeding my brain. My recovery was a whole lot better.

Also to the lady who doesn't ovulate but gets a regular cycle otherwise. My sisterin-law always needs to take chaste tree to ovulate.

God bless!

First of all thank you so much for creating this wonderful magazine! I would subscribe even if I had to pay for it.

I don't really have a lot of advice to share since I'm not a mom yet, and don't have the experience. But I wanted to shout out to all those empty arms that have those mother instincts in them, but don't have that chance to use them with their own little angels. We've been there...

(Obviously not as long as others.) But to me it seemed long. Especially the not knowing part. We've tried a lot of different stuff. My uterus was always pushed down. I wasn't ovulating like normal. My progesterone level was low... So I started with progesterone cream, got treatments regularly (that's also a huge part in conceiving) and went on a fertility kit.

Took those regularly for about 6 months.

Finally I kind of got tired and slacked a bit, sort of gave up on them. 2 1/2 years of being married, I discovered I'm pregnant!

Was shocked! I think the giving up part and leaving it to God did wonders too. So don't give up all hope. Pray for guidance on what to do and take and then let God decide if He has that plan for you. Stay cheerful and spend lots of time with your hubby! Children won't necessarily get us into heaven, but the right attitude helps.

So now I'm 7 months pregnant and I can't thank God enough. I've had an easy pregnancy so far. My midwife told me to drink lemon water every day for fluids, and it did wonders! I'm also dealing with varicose veins in the vaginal area, so I started rubbing belly balm on them. It seems to give me some relief, but I never asked anyone if it's exactly safe... I'm just assuming since it's a natural cream.

I also did 2 liver cleanses before I got pregnant. I was barely sick, never threw up.

But I was also taking kombucha, and some say that helps too.

Praying for you all and God bless!

–Excited to try out Motherhood

Help!

I need answers to my questions! What can be done for so much fluid during pregnancy? I gained 50lb with my last baby! And he only weighed 6lb 6oz. People thought I was having twins! I watched my salt, took walks, put lemon in water and all that!

My water broke and was a slow leak. Hardly knew it. I had a fever then baby did too.

Put us both on meds and IV. Also had to be induced and did an epidural. Vomited like 8-10 times before baby was ever born.

Had a very colicky baby for the 1st months.

Struggled to keep up with milk supply since he vomited so much. I used receiving blankets 4 burp, towels, nothing unusual to have 3-4 soaked by the time we got home from church. Any answers? Also what to do for baby blues? And what about a 2 year old picky eater?

Enough for this time...

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Greetings to all in Motherland, I find the Motherhood magazine very interesting and look forward to when each one comes. So much good advice in it. But so far, I have not read of anyone that has the problems that our children have, which isn't too surprising because their condition is really rare! We have a daughter, age 3, and two sons, ages 2 and 1.

The boys have a genetic disease called chronic granulomatous. Disease which means they don't have any white blood cells and that means they can't fight off fungal infections without antibiotics. Girls don't get this disease but they are carriers of it.

I have 2 uncles, 2 brothers, 2 cousins, 2 nephews and 2 sons with it. They need to do a bone marrow transplant to correct it.

Our three babies were all really fussy. It's so hard when they just cry so much. The doctors always said it's just colic etc. but the boys were passing blood and for a long time they still didn't check it out further. But on September 8, 2021, both our boys were scheduled for a colonoscopy. The baby had a slight fever so they ended up not doing the scope on him, but our 2 year old was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. They call it an old person's disease - it's very rare that someone young even gets this.

In spring 2021 I discovered my children are gluten intolerant. And also dairy. Definitely not a fun thing to accept. But for the first time in his young life, our 2 year old wasn't miserable, almost 24/7. And when I put our baby on homemade formula, goat's milk based, he stopped passing blood and started gaining weight. He gained 2 pounds in 6 months. Now at 10 months and 11 months on this formula he gained 1 lb 2 oz each month. Amazing! So having them off gluten and dairy is worth it but still not easy.

My question is: what causes food intolerances? And how can you build up your body to fight against this terrible ulcerative colitis?

The doctors say there is no cure for it but natural doctors say there is but it's very very hard to get rid of.

I'm sure the colitis is what causes food intolerances in the boys but because our daughter doesn't have CGD or ulcerative colitis, still has food intolerances??? And she has tummy aches on a daily basis. So many questions with no answers.

Right now I'm following the book called And They Said it Wasn't Possible by

Karen R Hurd. This lady was cured from her rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis which goes hand in hand. A very interesting book for anyone who wants to understand more how their bodies work.

I've always been a more health minded person and I just couldn't understand why my children have these problems, when I personally have very little health problems.

Then some people don't eat healthy at all and the children are calm and quiet and their babies are content.

My daughter is wild, almost uncontrollable if she doesn't eat well and the boys cry and cry with tummy aches. Someone told me if you can't handle gluten and you eat it anyway it goes straight up to your brain and makes you feel terribly tired which described our daughter exactly.

Then someone also told me something that made me understand more how unhealthy people could have seemingly healthy children and healthy people sometimes have children with a lot of health issues.

She said it takes 3 generations of families to tear down ones health and 4 generations to build it up again. The unhealthy people are still tearing down. I don't mean to judge anyone - I for one wouldn't have my children on a gluten and dairy diet if I certainly wouldn't have to!

Some things I've learned during this journey: doctors are not always right and they certainly don't know everything. You know your child best and you usually know whether something serious is wrong.

This is only a little bit of my story, but I've written enough.

One more thing, the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis are: straining very hard to have a bowel movement but it's diarrhea and they had about 8 bowel movements a day! And passing blood. Terrible tummy aches and gas. Fennel tea is the best, instant relief I have found. Backaches.

Dear Mom-to-Mom, What a blessing this book is! Want to renew my subscription and I have to admit to not getting my work done if this comes.

I have a question on what to do for extreme fatigue? I describe it as feeling so tired it comes from inside out in waves of fatigue and leaves me feeling weak and shaky. So that I have to force myself to even sweep the floor or wash the dishes. I have no time to feel so tired as I have 5 children and need to be a mom and is hard at times to be cheerful if I'm so tired.

Our 1st child 10 1/2 month old when we had our 2nd one, then less than a year later we had our 3rd. That was 3 children with the oldest not 2 yet and I feel my body is maybe just so run down? After that I had 2 miscarriages and then we had 2 more children, age 2 and 8 months, with the oldest being 6, 5, and 4 now. Every time I'm pregnant since the miscarriages, I have problems with bleeding in the 1st trimester. If anyone has advice or answers for me, please ask Sprigs for my address and write to me.

And don't think that you might as well not hold your baby, because she cries no less when you hold her than when you don't.

No matter how much your baby cries you still do her good if you hold her. Imagine if you felt like crying and your husband told you to go cry it out in the bedroom... Know what I mean?

I love this magazine! Thanks to all who make it possible.

Never give up looking for answers. There's always one more thing to try, there really is.

I saw a few were wondering about the soft spot closing at a very young age.

My daughter was miserable from 2 weeks old to 3 months so I took her to a chiropractor and he said that if they have a bump going from ear to ear on their head it means their skull is overlapping and then causes pressure on the brain which creates a headache, and if their skull overlaps the soft spot closes too early. He took care of it that day and my daughter was a different baby. Also was wondering what can be done for a cervical lip. I had it with all of my babies and it is super painful.

I'd also like to know is there anything you should give to someone that had soy formula as a baby. I've heard so many bad things about and I almost can't stand it that I gave it to my baby. They say it messes up their hormones and it's especially bad for boys as it changes their hormones to girl hormones. How awful.

Hello, Thank you for this wonderful magazine. I really appreciate it.

–A blessed mother

Greetings in Jesus' name.

Thank you for your free magazine! I love it. I have found lots of good advice. For my first pregnancy I had bad morning sickness.

Then before my second one I went on a keto diet and cleansed for my second pregnancy.

I had little to no morning sickness. Also if you have warts most likely you are lacking something. My family had really good results with taking a good protein shake.

Hope this helps!

–Just another mom

Hello, To the ones that want to know what to do for more milk to satisfy your baby. I also deal with that until I use Mama Bear, and your Super Greens also while I was pregnant my last baby was 9 months old when I was pregnant again, and I had a hard time to get him start on bottle because I was nursing him and no bottle yet. Now this baby is about 2 weeks old I'm using Sustain to the Super Greens and he already gained 8oz the 1st week so I don't want to be without those 3 products. But this might not work for others.

To the mom who asked about when ovulation is about to happen. Just want to share what I do, as I don't believe in birth control either, I got Cycle Beads from Nature's Warehouse. Non-expensive.

And they help to track the days. So far it has helped me. But it might not work for everyone. Just trying to help.

vitamin C for someone prone to that. So I switched prenatal and took alfalfa which is high in vitamin K. Think: C-thins, K-thickens...

Surprisingly putting a safely pin in your dress, apron etc. seam takes care of static!

Don't ask me why! I just know it helps!

Thanks everyone and keep sharing.

–A mom of 3 girls

–Joyful mother of 6

Dear fellow travelers, Just a few suggestions I'd like to share. For those struggling with low milk supply. Do you take it easy those last six weeks? I have found it does make a difference! One day I had been working a little harder and milk was low so I took it easy the next day and it was good again. I also feel it makes a difference later on...

For allergies try colostrum, I went from itchy eyes and runny nose when around horses to fine and clear in one summer!

Options for drain openers: shop vac, toilet plunger, or baking soda, sprinkle generously, pour vinegar over it and top it off with boiling water.

I too had excessive bleeding after birth. My midwife said my prenatal has too much

Dear Motherhood friends, Greeting of love in Jesus' name, is such a common phrase, yet it we step and think...

Our spirits can raise, to greet each other in his name to commit you in his care. Oh, what a comfort in that, your burdens he will bear...

We just received another informative and interesting Motherhood magazine. God bless the Sprigs team for all their efforts to make this magazine available. I saw a few questions that I wanted to answer. To the mom on. mission on page 47, I would like to share what worked for me. In my 4th pregnancy I started with heart palpitations or whatever you call it. Just in the last few months. Then after baby came whenever I got my period it happened a few times the day before. Yes, it just was for a few

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seconds that it beat funny then returned to normal. Now when I got pregnant again ti happened a few times almost every day.

I was wondering how bad this is going to get. In the meantime I started taking lots of magnesium for my restless leg syndrome.

And my heart palpitation disappeared. Later I got hold of the Magnesium Miracle book by Dr. Dean. In there it said that lots of heart troubles is simply magnesium deficiency. I take Dr. Dean's magnesium formula that you can take therapeutic doses without getting diarrhea. Hope this helps for you too.

Also to the one wondering what to do for your husband's itchy feet. My husband had a bad rash since childhood and when we got married we tried all kinds of lotion salves and oils. Nothing helped. Most just irritated it. Then he started taking cod liver oil. Slowly but surely his rash disappeared. He has to faithfully keep taking it though or it will come back.

About kombucha: my family does not like to be without it. It is such a refreshing satisfying drink. Especially in the summertime. My recipe is: 6 quarts water 2 1/2 cups sugar 10 tea bags black or green tea 1/2 to 1 cup kombucha from previous bath 1 scoby or mushroom

Heat water to boiling, add sugar. Stir until dissolved then add tea bags. Let steep until warm. I often let stand overnight. Put in 2 gallon jars, add kombucha and scoby. Let ferment at room temperature, for 5 to 7 days. At 5 days you may taste it to see if it's fermented to your liking. If it's still too sweet just let it ferment a couple days longer. And yes don't worry about all the sugar you dump in. By the time it is fermented the scoby will have gobbled up that sugar.

Kombucha starter kits are available from New Light Health: 1-717-692-3500 or 1-855-692-3500. Or if you know of someone that makes their own they would probably be happy to share a scoby or starter. To store your scoby it should be covered in kombucha in a glass container in the fridge, until you're ready to make another batch. It is also a good idea to not

use plastic or metal with your kombucha or the scoby as it can leach chemicals out of it and kill the scoby. It is okay to use a stainless steel pot to sleep the tea but once you are ready to ferment it, it should be in glass, and also stored in glass. It's health benefits include: boosts the digestive system, helps the liver detoxify, contains probiotics, amino acids, minerals and vitamins, especially B vitamins. It is our favorite electrolyte drink for the summer.

When you want to get creative with different f lavors, use your imagination!

I have used 2 lemon slices and a pinch of grated ginger for a lemon ginger f lavor.

Any kind of fresh or frozen berries work too or grape juice. I often freeze red raspberries in half-pint containers. And use them in the winter. Just add your choice of fruit or f lavor when it is done fermenting and the scoby is out then let stand another day or 2 until you have your desired depth of f lavor. Have fun!

To the ones wondering what to do for sore swollen lymph glands. I've had good results using poke root oil to massage them. And my mom says that if your lymph glands have a tendency to get sore and swollen your liver is probably overloaded.

Speaking of liver, I was surprised to see how many different ways there are of doing the liver/gallbladder cleanse. But none of the ones in the Motherhood magazine were exactly like the one I did. I would encourage any mother to do it if you struggle with morning sickness. It can do wonders as I am seeing, but I think that is a story for another time. I have written enough.

God bless...

–A mom in PA

Can anyone tell me what is wrong if my babies arrive looking undernourished and hungry and then just don't thrive on breast milk? Their stools are greenish and watery. But everything changes when I switch to the bottle. I have some health issues but nothing major that I know of. I've tried different nutritionists, blood work, plus more things and no real answers. Bloated tummies on the babies too. It seems to be a digestive issue, but what? My 8 month just got weaned so I long for some real answers before another one.

(I was supplementing with the bottle sine 6-8 weeks old.) If anyone else out there has similar issues let us hear from you! Please answer through Motherhood. Thank you.

–A mother of 5

Greetings to the Motherhood family, Isn't it just like a big family with advice and opinions freely shared. To the mom asking for a greek yogurt recipe. I'll gladly share the one I use.

Greek Yogurt: Heat 1 gallon milk to 175° and cool off in cold water to 114°. Add 1/8 teaspoon yogurt culture and stir well. Set in pilot oven for 8-10 hours or until it's set up. Pour into a cheesecloth or sheer curtain material to drain for a couple hours to desired thickness. You can always add whey back in if it's too thick. It does not get stiffer in the fridge. Add flavoring and sweetener to taste. I use french vanilla stevia, maple syrup, vanilla, and a little salt to bring out the flavor. A few tips: for best flavor heat and cool off as fast as possible. And for a yogurt that's not so greasy skim off some cream. Especially with rich jersey milk.

And I also saw a request for a kombucha recipe. Heat 1 quart water to boiling.

Remove from heat add 6 black tea bags and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Add 1 cup sugar and pour into gallon jar. Add 2 quarts cold water and 1 cup kombucha and mushroom on top. Set in warm dark place for 7 to 10 days. When it's ready, remove mushroom and 1 cup kombucha and add f lavorings to the rest. Store in fridge. Flavoring tips. Citrus essential oils or fruit. I think grape juice concentrate with a few drops lime oil is our favorite.

Nature's Warehouse has kombucha starter or if you have a friend who makes kombucha, she could probably share a mushroom as they do multiply.

A great book to read is The Kombucha Book. Not sure on author name. Our local library has it or you could probably go online to find it.

I love all the tips and advice on low milk supply and fussy babies. We have 2 dears, age 3 and 16 months, who were both very fussy as babies in part due to cranial issues, feeding struggles, and low milk supply. Both of my nipples are inverted and after 2 babies they are still inverted. Will I always have that challenge? Both of my babies also had a tongue and lip tie and with the inverted nipples, it is a major challenge to get started nursing. With low milk supply I had good results with a good quality sweet fennel oil. I put it in an empty capsulate, 2 drops once a day. WIth essential oils, more is not better, but rather more often. I drop 3 times a day would maybe be even better, and you can also apply it topically through the smell isn't the greatest.

I too would love to see gardening tips and also tips on fresh herbs use. A big thank you to the Laudons for a great magazine. Yes, and also thank you to Jonathan too. Saying goes, behind ever successful man stands a supportive wife but the saying reversed is just as true.

We truly need each other. Let's pray for the ones that no longer have their comrade and also to all the childless. We do not think any less of you if you don't have children. Our calling is to serve God first and foremost no matter our lot in life. Blood where you are planted.

–Mrs Z

Hi! I just wanted to warn older moms that if you nurse and you have a fussy baby that they might still be hungry. I could nurse our oldest with no problems and then 10 years later I had a baby at 38 years old and she cried a lot the first week until I gave her a bottle. I had plenty of milk but it was not nutritious and filling enough. So now I am pregnant again and I plan on taking something to try to enrich it.

Also, I have an uncle by marriage that had a black spot on his cheek that I had never noticed until it started growing. So we gave him frankincense oil to put on a few times a day and then after about a week or two it fell off with no scar. We think it looked like skin cancer but we don't know.

My friend almost bled to death after the birth of her son because she took too much of the red raspberry. So please be careful!

–A blessed mom

Dear fellow pilgrims, I greatly enjoy this Motherhood magazine and while reading the summer issue I'm coming across postpartum depression stories and my heart goes out to you mothers that are battling it because I've been there too. But there is hope. It is a body imbalance that can be corrected or at least I have found it so in my case. After our 2nd child, our first girl, I felt very well and bounced back exceptionally well until the baby was 2 months old. Then my mind started being confused, I couldn't think straight and was very anxious about things that normally did not trouble me. It went by mood swings at first but became worse very fast and in 2 months' time, I was a nervous wreck and did not want to be alone

anymore while my husband went to work.

I could not sleep much, neither could I eat well nor get any pleasure in my work or my dear children. It still hurts to talk about it mostly because I feel I neglected my dear baby girl and did not give her the loving, joyful, attention every baby needs. It was like having an awful pain that I could find no relief for day or night. Indeed I believe with a problem like this it is as if the mind is broken just like a broken leg. And it will take time and in severe cases, therapy too, to heal properly again. We went to Theo Coldwell then. He does testing with a computer and shortly after being on his products I started getting well again.

I was also on a powerful multi-vitamin that is specially made for brain issues. I recovered and until the baby was a year old I felt great again but then it started coming back. So slowly that at first, I couldn't decide if I really do feel worse or if I'm just scared that I do. But anyway to make a long story short I ended up back in that ditch again. After trying different supposed to be wonderful products and even meds we finally went to John Keim, did the Walsh Test, which is a test founded

by Dr. Walsh. The test is close to $400, but this is what it all covers. Whole blood histamine, plasma zinc, urine pyrroles, serum ceruloplasmin, thyroid panel, liver enzymes, and vitamin D. Every mental disorder including bipolar, schizophrenia, OCD, are triggered by an imbalance of one or more of the above. My main problem we learned then through the test was a zinc deficiency. A few other things were also off a little but that was the main thing. And it made sense because according to Dr. Walsh's research postpartum depression comes from too low zinc, which causes too high copper. In pregnancy, one's copper levels go way up then when the baby is born the body naturally gets rid of the excess copper. It's all related to changing hormones. But if for some reason your body is zinc deficient that process cannot occur normally and you get an overload of copper in your bloodstream because you need zinc to balance the copper. In that situation, your brain cannot function normally. A simple zinc supplement was the answer for me. But I look forward to seeing other responses on this subject because there are different approaches you can take to cure this problem. In my research, I also learned that all women with postpartum issues are deficient in fatty acids and low in progesterone. So progesterone cream is a quick and simple relief for some. But if someone has more knowledge on this subject and is not agreed with all I wrote, I am happy to learn. Since my experience, I have always kept zinc and progesterone in my cupboard and take plenty of fats during pregnancy and the nursing stage. All the

time actually! I have had 2 babies since and no postpartum issues. I usually get part of my placenta dried and capsulized too and give that some credit. Another thing about zinc is that without zinc your body cannot make or use enzymes efficiently so that was why all those wonderful products did not help me.

John Keim's phone number is: 814-3345226 (Northern Teir Retreat) Cornerstone Retreat in Gap, Lancaster, also does the Walsh Test now. Now a word yet to the lady wondering why the cord is sometimes too short. My mother tells me it's caused by a lack of oxygen. And I was glad for the responses on behalf of the ladies that can pull pain from others. I too feel it could be a God-given gift. Read 1 Corinthians chapter 12 on the subject of different people having different talents. I talk about some having gifts of healing.

I feel bad that my letter got so long. Sorry!

I guess this postpartum subject is near to my heart because the anguish was very real for me. I pray this may be a help to some suffering lady or 2. Thanks Sprigs for this great magazine!

–A fellow pilgrim

Natural Remedy for RH Blood When you are 6 months along. Take 2 Red Beet capsules with each meal. Viva Bitters - 10 to 15 drops before each meal.

Saffron tea - 1/2 teaspoon to 1 cup boiling water, once every day. When 2 weeks near due date, take 1 cupful every day to birth.

This needs to be done after birth too if baby is positive. It is advisable for negative moms to use Red Beet capsules throughout the whole pregnancy. Using folic acid (folate) before conceiving is good (800mg).

Prenatals should have that amount in.

Vitamin D3 with vitamin K2 is known to help in having healthy babies and strong healthy placentas.

The medical side with negative blood issues RH. If you rather have the RhoGAM shot, it needs to be given within 72 hours after the birth. Then mom does not need to do the natural remedy. This needs to be done after each birth or miscarriage. Always discuss your concern on this matter with your doctor, nurse, or midwife. RhoGAM should be given after a miscarriage.

To the lady on page 81 in the Summer 2021 issue who wondered about getting

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cold and shaky after giving birth. I do that too and my midwife says it's nothing to worry about. I'm not sure, but think it's got something to do with the hormones.

–A mom who's learning

For diaper rash, I had tried lots of different things but nothing cleared ut up until I tried my aloe vera plant. I just broke a leaf off and took the gel out of the middle, then rubbed it straight or baby's bottom. Was glad for something that worked! I'm a few days it was healed up!

Hello, Thank you to Sprigs for creating a muchneeded magazine where ladies can learn and share.

When our son was 7 months old he started with thrush, leading to a very bad diaper rash, which we thought was maybe from yeast. We treated it with all the different things people suggested (at least 10) and it only got worse.

We finally ended up in the hospital. He had anemia (low iron) his immune system was low, allergy level high, red blood cell count low, potassium high.

They put him on IV, but he started swelling badly. His arms and legs were so tightly swollen that he couldn't put his legs up for a diaper change. With his protein (albumin) low, causing weak veins, the veins leak fluid into his body instead of keeping them in the veins. He ended up losing 6lb after his swelling went down.

His diaper rash came from a zinc deficiency. His zinc level was 33 instead of being the normal 65. They changed his formula (I had been giving him rice milk with added ingredients) and he didn't drink well, didn't like the new taste.

They ended up putting a feeding tube down his nose.

After a week in the hospital, he needed a blood transfusion. They finally also gave him zinc (through medicine) and that really sped up his healing process.

We came home 2 weeks later with his feeding tube. After having an ABC treatment, he started drinking his bottle a few days later and we were feeding tube free.

They did a lot more tests in the hospital (some unnecessary, but will not go into more detail).

He is now 15 months old, weighing 22lbs.

This summer/fall we had mold in the house, everything had to be cleaned thoroughly.

Now my question is, can mold cause a mineral deficiency? I read the mold issue in

the last Motherhood magazine with great interest! I saw it can cause numbness, tingling, cramps, etc. Is that the reason our daughter wakes up during the night with leg pain? My legs cramp up a lot and I often awake during the night with numb hands, arms, or legs.

I believe we need more calcium, which I'm working on, but could this be connected to mold? We did deal with mold the last few years also, just not so bad. With conceiving our son, after living here, could my body have passed mold toxins onto him, resulting in these issues? Our daughter was born before we moved here. She did get sick often with a cough this summer. We used the same formula recipe we were using for our son before he was hospitalized, and she gained well with it.

Our son still has a rash, which we proved comes from being in this house. Being away for a couple days had cleared his rash, but after being back home it has returned.

good vitamin and mineral supplement, calcium and omegas, also a good probiotic.

I think the omegas are very important for children. We had great results with it for children, improves mood, and helps with nightmares.

Maybe this can help someone.

Now I have a question, did anyone, or can we heal a hernia without doing surgery? Wishing to know as I or we

like to do things naturally, and stay out of the hospital if possible. Well, time to move on. I hear baby dear is waking up.

God bless all you mothers or longing to be mothers, God cares, and still has a purpose for you. We need you too.

–Only another mother

Hello everyone, Love this magazine, thanks so much Sprigs family!

Are there herbs that would help detox him? Any answers on

I was wondering what you can do to have larger babies, I had a hard time gaining weight last time, to where we were concerned and went for an ultrasound.

Baby was 6lb 4oz at birth, right on the due date. Not bad, but how can some have 7-8lb babies without a problem? Am I lacking something? Oldest was 7lb 3oz - the others all smaller.

For static in clothes, I like to use washing soda. You can get it in the soap isle at Walmart. I can tell a big difference if I run out of it.

Also, does drinking coffee during pregnancy cause colic? or other caffeinated drinks?

Or what causes colic? How can you prevent it during pregnancy?

mold would be welcome. If you do move furniture outside in the sun for a few days, do you have to bring them back inside during the night so the dew doesn't create more moisture?

God's blessings to all.

–Another mother

Hello, Thank you for this magazine! I greatly enjoy it! Reading about other mothers with little ones, and expecting mothers, what they used that helped them. It's very interesting! I feel I'm not alone in this motherhood journey. But we can't do it by ourselves, only with the help of God, can we teach them, our dear children, or care for them.

We have been blessed with 4 children - ages 6, 4, 2, and 3 weeks. Yes, we were blessed with a baby girl 3 weeks ago, and so far our most content baby. Had a fairly easy labor. Much to thank God for! I used a

Keep writing all you ladies. Without you this magazine could not be.

To all the happy moms on this Motherhood Journey, To the one wondering about a natural drain opener, try throwing a handful of baking soda down the drain hole and washing it down with boiling white vinegar, it really works for us. So simple and lots cheaper than the store-bought drain openers.

Cheers for the loving wife and mother of 2 on pages 73 and 74 in the summer 2021 issue. Why all the fuss and dieting just for a smaller baby? Shouldn't we be thankful for the baby God so graciously entrusts us with even if they're 8lb or more? I've heard some

moms even say they were embarrassed to tell other people how much their little one weighed. Isn't it just another form of pride?

Think of all the couples struggling with miscarriages, stillborn, and even 3 & 4lb premise, I think they would gladly have 9lb sweeties. I do not wish to judge anyone but am really concerned to what extend some moms go to.

I really understand if there's a real health concern, but if not just enjoy your Godgiven blessings.

–Just another loving wife and mom striving to live for Jesus

Dear readers, Greetings of love in Jesus' name. I greatly enjoy these magazines and have learned much, thus I felt inspired to share, too, in hopes of helping someone in return. A special thank you to the mom in the Spring 2021 issue on page 37 who gave the tip on hip pain. I had amazing results! Ladies, it is worth a try! No one is the same and what works for one won't for another, but this is so cheap and simple. Do it every day at least once or twice.

Some were wondering why they can't absorb iron. My midwife told me to never take iron pills with calcium or milk, as the body won't absorb it then.

Slippery elm capsules have done wonders in helping my constipation after birth.

We have 1 lil' girl (4 months) and when I was pregnant with her I ended up going to the ER. I had horrible morning sickness, was dehydrated, and more. They gave me B6 through IV and gave me a prescription that the doctor said was mostly B6 for nausea, morning sickness, etc. I never took that but came home and took B6 pills and what amazing results! I took 100mg morning and noon and no more throwing up! I hope this helps someone as morning sickness is not fun! Especially if it isn't just in the morning but all day!

I also had extremely sore nipples. The one bled with the 1st feeding. Lanolin just didn't seem to be strong enough for me. Comfrey salve did wonders! And then I didn't have enough milk. I gave the bottle as needed, but still went on nursing, too, drank over a gallon of water a day, plus 1 quart red raspberry tea, took 18 alfalfa pills (6 with each meal) and took jersey milk. The MaxiMilk did not do as much for me. I took 16oz jersey milk in a lil' over a week's time, I just swallowed it right out of the bottle!

Now baby is 4 months and hadn't had the bottle in weeks. I am no longer drinking the tea or taking the jersey milk and just 5-6 alfalfa a day. And I have a chubby baby and plenty of milk. How thankful I am! You can get jersey milk from: Heal With Herbs 169 Iron Kettle Lane Mifflintown, PA 17059 They have great products!

I wish each one God's blessings as we travel onward.

–Learning mom of 1

Thanks, Laudons, for the wonderful gift of this magazine.

To the mom who asks why her baby still gulps air after the midwife fixed his tongue tie, please be aware that snipping often does not fix the problem. Many snipped tongue ties have been re-done by laser procedure with good results. Also, who told you your other child did not have a lip/tongue tie? Tongue/lip ties are very often overlooked by midwives and doctors. Some dentists will do these procedures and they know what to look for. We know this from experience.

To the lady who got pregnant 3 days before your period was due. Are you aware that if you are under a lot of stress it can delay ovulation? My period over the time of our wedding was delayed almost a week.

This could have happened to you. I highly recommend Taking Charge of Your Fertility (available in the Motherhood Shop) to help you know when you ovulate.

I have read several times of herbal calcium helping with constipation. Why then does it constipate our children so badly? I've tried several different brands. Are there certain ingredients to look for?

Have a blessed day...

–Just another mother

Hello ladies, I find so much good advice in this magazine. Things I'd like to try.

For the ones wondering why their baby is so big and mom is not diabetic. Try avoiding too much wheat flour and sweets, especially pop. Also, don't eat meat that has hormones in it.

Drinking cool-aid while pregnant can make so baby is fussy.

When your baby doesn't want to nurse right, just jerk away and cry, they could have an inner ear infection. Take a clove of garlic and press some juice out, mix it with olive oil, warm it up and put drops in the baby's ear. It can take 6 weeks to heal.

Other signs of inner ear infection are pressure in the head and dizziness. One of ours had that and didn't walk until 14 months old.

If you have tight shoulders or lower back pain find a good massage lady.

Drink plenty of water!

–A happy mother of nine

Dear mothers, First of all, many thanks for this helpful magazine!

To the moms with a low milk supply, I would say it really helps a lot to take alfalfa capsules 6 to 8 weeks before your due date.

And keep taking after the baby is born.

Before our first baby was born, the midwife told me to take 8-12 capsules of alfalfa and I had plenty of milk. It also helps with low iron and is good to help with bleeding. Also wouldn't want to be without lactation pills (Dr. Christopher Brand) those and alfalfa together help make your milk feed better.

Hope this is a help to you.

For warts, I have good results with just doing a liver cleanse, and also for morning sickness, do a complete liver cleanse before you're pregnant. I did this cleanse and had a positive test before I was done with the cleanse. But I was told it's ok to finish a cleanse if you've already been doing it before you became pregnant, but don't just start once you're pregnant. I didn't throw up once this last time and give the complete liver cleanse credit.

My sister had results with taking Electrolyte Stamina so that she doesn't go into labor a few weeks early. That is also good to take for more energy during pregnancy.

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I would like to hear more about breech babies, what you can do to get them to turn right before birth?

can we get the book Intended For Pleasure

by Ed and Gaye Wheat? Well now, enough for this time. Hoping for answers.

I think we'd get this even if it wasn't free, it's such an interesting and helpful magazine!

–Another young mom still learning

Thank you!

–A mother of 3 blessings

Quite a while ago somebody mentioned cramps in the stomach area when pregnant.

I discovered drinking stinging nettle in the evening helped me with that it didn't take them totally away but I could often be up a few minutes during the night instead of walking the floor hours at a time and the cramps weren't as hard. Drink a mouth at least before giving up. Might not help you.

Also, some mentioned children dripping or bowel movements after they are trained.

Sometimes they have pinched nerves and can't feel it. A chiropractor told us if they have a problem with it just a small bump could put it out again. You might need a special chiropractor.

For loosening the placenta after birth... I used an angelica root tincture, and I was able to push it out myself, for the first time in my 4 baby history. Right after the baby was born, I put a dropper full under my tongue, then 10 minutes later, I did it again.

This helped me contract again so I could get it out. Less blood loss, too. It took a while...

Around 45 minutes, but that's much better than pulling it out in pieces, or reaching in to get it out. I know from experience!

Praise the Lord for guiding us through and extending his grace to us, and blessing us with Grace Kathleen!

Hello to all moms, Greetings to all in the Lord's name. I really enjoy your magazine, thanks to the Laudons and all who are involved in making it. Now I have a question, what do you do for an almost 4 month old breastfeeding baby with constipation or well it is usually runny but goes about a week until he has another one.

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Can anyone tell what the body is lacking in if labor pains - to push - are not hard enough?

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Gardening Gardening is one of the healthiest things you can do for your family.

Not only does gardening lower the cost of high-quality, organic fruits and vegetables, but it allows you to control how your food is grown. Food grown on large farms and purchased in the grocery store has several drawbacks. First, it is picked before it is ripe and transported while it ripens to your grocery store, where it quickly goes bad once you bring it home.

It may not have optimal nutrients due to being grown in soil used for years and depleted by previous crops. Even organic food is usually produced with pesticides because certain “milder” pesticides organic farmers can use.

But in your own garden, you can avoid using pesticides altogether by using natural options to repel pests. For example, you can wait for fruits and vegetables to be perfectly ripe and nutrient-dense before picking them, and you can enrich your soil with simple things like compost, kitchen scraps, used coffee grinds, and eggshells to provide your plants with the best nutrients.

Large families love gardening because of the money they save on these foods and because many hands make light work.

Children can pull weeds, water plants, "deadhead," or remove blooms that have passed their prime, pick bugs off of plants, harvest ripe fruits and vegetables, and prune branches after harvest.

Organic backyard gardening might sound overwhelming, and there is a learning curve, but it is well worth it!

You can start small with just a few plants and learn through trial and error before adding more to your garden.

Some of the easiest plants, to begin with, are herbs, potatoes or sweet potatoes, and pole beans. Hardy herbs with thorny leaves and stems like rosemary and mint are perfect for those new to gardening because they are very forgiving of beginner's mistakes.

NATURAL WEED KILLER 1-gallon white vinegar 1 cup salt 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap

Combine all ingredients in a gallon container, then transfer a smaller amount to a spray bottle. For effective results, spray weeds liberally at the sunniest time of day.

Companion planting Companion planting means growing plants together that can benefit each other. Sometimes companion planting can provide shade for a plant with delicate leaves, help repel pests and wildlife, or cross-pollinate.

Some good pairs for companion planting include: • Corn and lettuce - corn provides shade for lettuce • Basil and tomatoes - basil attracts bees to pollinate and repels flies and aphids • Sage and carrots or cabbage - sage repels carrot fly and cabbage moths • Garlic and garlic “tea” spray repels many bugs like aphids and onion flies - plant between other foods in your garden • Sunflowers and pole beans - sunflowers provide support for climbing plants like pole beans • Nasturtiums and broccoli nasturtiums attract caterpillars away from broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts

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PEST CONTROL SPRAY

Organic pest repellant options

2 cups mint leaves OR 20 drops peppermint essential oil

Remove pests by hand: plants with vines like summer and winter squashes attract moth caterpillars that destroy the plant.

Moth caterpillars can be hand-picked off the plants daily and disposed of in a bucket of soapy water.

2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

• Try companion planting

2 tablespoons liquid castile soap

• Use the Pest Control Spray recipe

1 medium onion 4 cloves garlic

Water

Combine onion, garlic, peppermint, and cayenne pepper in a blender. Strain the liquid and add to a one-gallon container.

Add the soap, and fill to the top with water. Fill a smaller spray bottle and use 1-2 times a week on your plants and after heavy rain. Avoid parts of the plant you want to eat (the flavor can linger) and spray in the evening when the sun isn’t so hot - you don’t want to burn the leaves with the combination of moisture and sunshine.

• Spray soapy water on plants to kill aphids?

General tips: Know your gardening zone (include a graphic of gardening zones in the US: hardiness-zone-map-transparent.png) to learn what you can plant during each season of the year.

Make an irrigation plan. Will you install a watering system or water by hand?

Set a time weekly to pull weeds, so they never have a chance to overtake your plants.

Compost fruit and vegetable scraps, tea leaves, houseplant trimmings, grass clippings, pinecones, shredded newspapers, straw, bedding from chickens, rabbits, and hamsters, twigs, used paper towels, and lint from your dryer to enrich your garden soil.

Save eggshells, crush into a powder, and mix into your soil to add calcium.

Test your soil to see what you have before making too many additions.

Your local Cooperative Extension System (CES), which is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), will be able to professionally test your soil for a small fee (usually between $5-$25).

In addition, their testing is more accurate than tests you can buy at a hardware store.

Do you have a favorite natural weed killer or pesticide recipe? Is there a place you've found to buy the very best organic or heirloom seeds? Send us your gardening tips to share with Motherhood magazine readers.

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Atlee and Amanda Miller Matthew 06.05.2021 Adamsville, OH Jon and Linda Miller Amy 09.10.2021 Orwell, OH Mark and Ellen Troyer Matthias 08.03.2021 Hiram, OH Melvin and Linda Slabaugh John Paul 05.01.2021 Middlefield, OH Marvin and Linda Troyer Lauren 07.30.2021 Orwell, OH

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Jason and Faith Martin Weldon Jase 09.13.2021 Mount Pleasant Mills, PA

Crist and Alma Miller Raymond 10.15.2021 Quaker City, OH

Ervin and MaryAnn Schlabach Aaron 07.28.2021 Dayton, PA

Steven and Ellen Troyer Danny Ray 10.08.2021 Orwell, OH

Aaron and Rebekah Fisher Raymond A Fisher 09.12.2021 Punxsutawney, PA

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Enos and Irene Troyer Saranne E Troyer 06.12.2021 Cochranton, PA

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Lester and Fannie Byler Benjamin 09.01.2021 Stoneboro, PA Emanuel and Sylvia Yoder Menno 07.25.2021 Punxsutawney, PA

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Does the start of a new year give you a new passion for deep cleaning the house?

Instead of filling your home with the odors of harsh cleaning chemicals that can trigger allergies and negatively affect your family's health, try making your cleaning products with a few basic ingredients.

These homemade solutions are safer and cost a fraction of the price of the "natural" cleaning products you can find at the store.

Essential oils are a key ingredient to homemade household cleaning products because they smell amazing and are antibacterial and antiviral. Unlike other harsh ingredients, they do not harm healthy bacteria on your skin. They target "bad" microbes only, which benefits the ecosystem of your home and body.

Essential oils are also very concentrated - one drop of the purest peppermint oil is made of the same amount of plant material as 28 cups of peppermint tea - so it just takes a few drops to make powerful disinfecting products.

FILL YOUR CLEANING CUPBOARD WITH • white vinegar • baking soda • a citrus essential oil for degreasing (lemon, grapefruit, orange, lime) • an herbal essential oil for anti-microbial benefits (rosemary, thyme, clove, peppermint) • castile soap • olive oil

Remember that adding water makes them stronger when using essential oils, but fatty oils dilute essential oils. If you get essential oils in your eye, do not add water. Apply coconut or olive oil to your eye, and wipe from outside to the inside of your eye with a clean cloth. Repeat until the discomfort subsides.

14 Ways to Use Essential Oils for Cleaning LAUNDRY • Add 5-10 drops directly to your laundry soap container • Add 3-4 drops to a washcloth and throw it in the dryer with your wet clothes • Add 3-4 drops to dryer balls and put them in the dryer during the last 15 minutes of the dry cycle

BATHROOMS • Add one drop to the clean toilet bowl to remove odors from the bathroom. Repeat as often as needed.

• Add one drop to the inside of the toilet paper roll to keep the bathroom air fresh.

• Combine 15 drops with water in a spray bottle and keep on the bathroom counter to eliminate odors • Mix 5-8 drops with 1/4 cup baking soda and the toilet bowl. Let sit, then scrub using a toilet brush, and flush.

• To make foaming hand soap, combine 1/4 cup castile soap and 10-15 drops of essential oil in a foaming soap dispenser.

Fill to the top with water.

Tł”Tª”NC””8Fªª”@KuV‹ store them in a glass jar, toss them into the toilet, and scrub clean. You will need: • 1 cup baking soda • 1/2 cup citric acid • 40 drops of citrus essential oil • 1/2 tsp. white vinegar • 1 Tbsp 3% hydrogen peroxide • Silicone ice cube tray/mold Mix baking soda and citric acid in a large bowl. Add essential oil and stir well to combine. In a small spray bottle, combine white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.

Spray to moisten the baking soda/citric acid mixture, but don't let it get too fizzy.

You may not need to use all the vinegar/ peroxide spray. Your mixture should be the texture of wet sand. Press firmly into silicone ice cube tray and let dry for up to 3 days.

This should make 10-12 Fizzies, depending on the size of your ice cube tray. Remove toilet cleaner Fizzies and store in a jar. To use, drop one fizzy in the toilet and let it fizz for a few minutes. Then, scrub the toilet clean and flush.

BEDROOMS • Clean windows with 5 drops of lemon oil mixed with 2 Tbsp vinegar and top off 16 oz spray bottle with water.

• Add 3-4 drops to a washcloth and put it in the hamper to keep dirty clothing odors at bay.

• Add 3-4 drops to a clay or lava stone pendant and place them in dresser drawers to keep fresh.

• Before vacuuming, sprinkle baking soda mixed with essential oils on the carpet for a few hours before vacuuming. This will deodorize your carpet and can be vacuumed up to clean. Mix about 10 drops of essential oil with 1 cup baking soda.

KITCHEN • Mix 10 drops of essential oil in a 16 oz spray bottle with 1-2 tsp. Castile soap and top off with water to make an all-purpose cleaning spray • clean your metal kitchen sink with 1/4 c. baking soda mixed with 3 drops of Lemon oil. Scrub using a sponge and rinse • Fill the sink with water, add fruits and vegetables that need washing, and add 5 drops of citrus oil. Add a few drops of soap and vigorously swish the water. Allow to sit for a few minutes, then rinse fruits and vegetables.

WOOD FURNITURE POLISH • Combine 1/4 c. olive oil and 10 drops of citrus essential oil. Apply a small amount to wood furniture and polish to remove dirt and smudges. Always test on a small part of your furniture when using it for the first time.

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What Women are Saying A The variety of subjects.

Amazing Speakers too!

Just an absolutely amazing conference!

Thank you all so much.

REGINA YODER

Really, everything! I really loved the environment.

The atmosphere was very relaxing. Thank you and keep up the good work.

You did well in selecting amazing speakers & everything is very organized. I am inspired AMY YODER

Enough different speakers on different topics!

NEVA MILLER

You did everything well ANONYMOUS

KATURAH TROYER

Everything was well organized

Made it very easy for people to talk and share stories and ask questions. You had amazing speakers.

RUTH HERSHBERGER

ELLEN MILLER

You did a fabulous job in organizing. Keep up the good work.

You have amazing speakers…… so inspiring

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AMELIA DETWEILER

Excellent conference very encouraging and uplifting

I love the positive attitude everybody had!

Very great information

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LEANNA MILLER

Giving us lunch and affordable prices!

Rachel Tenpenny was a very much needed speaker

You chose great speakers. Sandra is amazing

MARY MILLER

ELSIE YODER

Your transparency, not being embarrassed about your health journey. I loved Rachel Tenpenny

Everything was amazing Keep up the great work Love the midwife session JOANNA TROYER

All was great SHARON MILLER

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Hi to all you moms who read this. First I want to thank Jonathan and Nancy for this amazing magazine they put together. Also thanks for having Motherhood Conference!

It was so inspiring to hear you tell of your health journey. I felt so at home. It was very enjoyable and I recommend every mom/dad to attend.

–A mom who strives Mom Mom to be healthy Mom Mom

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All the free stuff Lunch was great!

Giveaways The humor!

The material was helpful and interesting LEAH MILLER

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Everything was done well!

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I liked the real topics where you sit back and listen to someone is focused on one point.

Food was wonderful and the giveaways were great!

ELIZABETH RABER

The refreshments were done well The friendly atmosphere was great Good information!

I liked your Sprigs booklet Like your freebie bags MIRIAM WENGERD

Everything was done well. It was such a treat to get together with people who can relate on a healthy lifestyle. Great motivator!

MICHELLE TROYER

I liked the “no rush” feeling ELSIE MILLER

Breakouts - loved having a choice Enjoyed the food and drink You did well at making it a very comfortable atmosphere SAREN WELSH

It was very organized LORI BURKHOLDER

Wonderful time. So informative.

Loved Sandra!

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Loved Sandra and Rachel’s topics SUSAN RABER

It was affordable. Thank you Thank you.

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ANONYMOUS

The speakers adn topics!

Gifts were done well!

Lunch was great What you did superior was Rachel Tenpenny MARY COOPER

Everything was very interesting and fun.

I am looking forward to coming next year ANONYMOUS

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LINDA YODER

Everything was great! Thank you EMMA MILLER

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LENA

Everything! It was a very interesting learning day.

JULIE BONTRAGER

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ESTHER HERSHBERGER

Everything! It was awesome, wish I could’ve been there both days.

Will try to be next year! Thank you!!!

LAURA MILLER

I enjoyed every part!

ANONYMOUS

Really enjoyed everything!

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The Truth About Heavy Metals In Baby Food ​​ believe our babies’ growing brains We and bodies deserve the best nutrientdense foods per bite which is why we pack our pouches with ethically sourced meats and organic vegetables. But the truth is that due to a long history of soil and water contamination, heavy metals are found throughout the food supply chain. If it grows in soil, it has some form of contaminants in it.

What Is the Effect of Heavy Metals and Why Do They Matter?

Studies have shown that exposure to high levels of chemicals or environmental contaminants, such as heavy metals, can cause developmental problems with learning, cognition, and behavior.

While metals such as iron or zinc are essential nutrients for a growing body, heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, or mercury can be absorbed from the soil as food grows.

Understanding the truth about metals in baby food and what types of sourcing and testing processes are in place can help us ensure our babies are growing up big and strong.

Where Are Potentially Heavy Metals in Baby Foods Found?

As the old saying goes, quality over quantity!

As of today, the FDA only regulates levels of some heavy metals for infant formulas and cereals, but steps are in place to establish limits for all baby foods. Serenity Kids is excited for this push for transparency and clarity on safety standards because it means better regulations for babies who can’t speak up yet themselves. We are one of the only baby food companies that is actively supporting and participating in the FDA’s process.

According to a 2019 study conducted by the US House Committee on Oversight and Reform, heavy metals in baby food such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium, were discovered in many major brands such as Earth’s Best, Gerber, Happy Baby, Beechnut, Plum Organics, and Sprout.

While most companies worked with the sub committee's request to provide further documentation, some companies withheld information, and others revealed that they rarely test at all.

Even to this day, heavy metals in baby food require no label or warning to parents.

Corporations are free to conduct no testing at all in regards to metals in baby food.

Serenity Kids knows precisely how important it is to avoid heavy metals in baby food.

After all, we feed them to our own babies!

That is why our ingredients are tested before purchasing, we set internal limits, and we regularly test our finished pouches once produced. Lastly, we utilize third-party testing and verification conducted in accredited labs. We are one of the few pouched baby food brands and the only snackable puffs that

have received the Clean Label Project Purity Award, indicating they are exceptionally low in environmental contaminants for baby and toddler consumption.

Clean Label Project purchases products from retailers and tests them at an accredited lab for over 200 different contaminants, including glyphosate, agrochemicals, plastics, lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, BPA/ BPS, and many more. They determined that Serenity Kids products meet their highest standard.

Source of Heavy Metals in Baby Food Metals in baby food aren’t always a bad thing.

Our bodies need some metals such as iron, zinc, and potassium to work well, but other metals like lead and mercury can be harmful.

Metals are naturally occurring on our planet, leading to the absorption into the food and water we consume. When large corporations and manufacturers create baby food in mass quantities, it becomes more difficult to oversee and test.

Due to pollution and chemical farming, the levels of heavy metals in baby food rise unnaturally.

Another study in 2019 conducted by a nonprofit called Healthy Babies Bright Futures found that these big manufacturers contain baby food with 73% higher levels of arsenic and 94% higher levels of lead. It was also noted that their puffs and other rice flour-based snacks contain higher levels of arsenic than is usually considered safe.

Due to the astounding results of this study, the US Oversight & Reform Committee began developing a Baby Food Standard and Certification Program aimed at reducing heavy metals in baby foods. Their three objectives included reducing heavy metals in baby food products to as low as reasonably achievable, certifying baby food products with this newly adopted standard, and providing logos and supporting materials to those who achieved these goals.

When it comes to Serenity Kids, we make sure you know exactly where our baby food comes from. Buying from sustainable, eco-conscious farms and family-owned businesses gives us the ability to better track and reduce the levels of heavy metals in our products.

Because the FDA has not (yet) set standards for all US baby food products, we chose to follow European standards, which are among the strictest in the world. We are happy to say that our products fall well below the European limits.

NEW! Organic Roots 3.5oz $2.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00568

Our Organic Roots baby food is packed with nutrition and flavor because every bite counts! This savory blend of our favorite root veggies has zero added sugars or sugary fruits which allows your little one to develop a love for the rich taste of root veggies at an early age. We add organic olive oil for essential fatty acids that encourage nutrient absorption and aid in brain development. Plus, we only use the highest quality of ingredients that are USDA certified organic and grown exclusively on American farms!

Organic Sweet Potato & Spinach 3.5oz $2.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00570

Our Organic Sweet Potato & Spinach baby food is packed with nutrition and flavor because every bite counts! This savory blend of sweet potatoes and spinach has zero added sugars or sugary fruits which allows your little one to develop a love for the rich taste of roots and greens at an early age. We add organic avocado oil for essential fatty acids that aid in nutrient absorption and brain development. Plus, we only use the highest quality of ingredients that are USDA certified organic and grown exclusively on American farms!

TV8ł”u Bolognese 3.5oz $4.29 OUR PRICE SKU: A00573

Our delicious Turkey Bolognese is made with organic free range turkey bone broth, pasture raised turkey from small American regenerative family farms, with a hint of tomato and basil.

Beef Pot Roast with Bone Broth 3.5oz $4.29 OUR PRICE SKU: A00572

Our delicious Beef Pot Roast is made with organic grass fed beef bone broth, grass fed beef from small American regenerative family farms, and organic hearty vegetables and herbs.

How to Avoid Heavy Metals in Baby Food We know that learning the best ways to lower your risk of consuming heavy metals in baby food is a daunting task.

Beef Kale and Sweet Potato 3.5oz $3.99 OUR PRICE

The key is to buy from trusted brands that source from farms that prioritize quality and safety and commit to cleaner food. This is why sourcing from farms that practice regenerative agriculture is crucial to us as a baby food brand, and why we list our farmers on our website for everyone to see.

Our Grass Fed Beef with Organic Kale & Sweet Potato baby food is packed with nutrition and flavor because every bite counts!

Why grass-fed beef? Because it is proven to be extra high in Omega-3s, iron, and conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) which are essential for your baby's growth and brain development! Plus our grass fed beef is sourced from small family farms that practice regenerative agriculture.

Plus, not only can farming education be informational and fun, but it teaches our children exactly where their food comes from.

We also recommend avoiding grain or ricebased foods marketed towards babies, as these crops tend to contain higher levels of arsenic. Read why we are grain free here.

SKU: A00574

Organic Squashes 3.5oz $2.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00569

Our Organic Squashes baby food is packed with nutrition and flavor because every bite counts! This savory blend of our favorite squashes has zero added sugars or sugary fruits which allows your little one to develop a love for the rich taste of squashes at an early age. We add organic olive oil for essential fatty acids that aid in nutrient absorption and brain development.

Plus, we only use the highest quality of ingredients that are USDA certified organic and grown exclusively on American farms!

Turmeric Cª‹ł”WªN Bone Broth 3.5oz $4.29 OUR PRICE SKU: A00571

Our delicious Turmeric Chicken is made with organic free range chicken bone broth, pasture raised chicken from small American regenerative family farms, organic vegetables, and earthy herbs like turmeric and ginger.

Cª‹ł”P”@ and Carrots 3.5oz $3.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00575

Our Free Range Chicken with Organic Peas & Carrots baby food is packed with nutrition and flavor because every bite counts! Why free range chicken?

Because our chicken is humanely raised on small family farms and provides the fat and protein your baby needs to grow big and strong!

Plus, we add additional healthy fats from avocado oil to support your baby’s brain development.

Wild Caught Salmon Squash and Beet 3.5oz $3.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00576

Our Wild Caught Salmon with Organic Butternut Squash & Beet baby food is packed with nutrition and flavor because every bite counts! Why wild caught salmon? Wild caught salmon is especially high in Omega 3s which are essential for a baby’s brain development. Plus, we source our Salmon from fishing families in Alaska so it’s better for the environment and for your baby!

They are here to positively impact the way food is made because they believe good health enables greater, passion-filled lives.

Clean, nutritious foods, for a greater life. It’s that simple. Have your cake (and cupcakes, cookies, pizza, and pancakes) and eat it too.

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Authentic pumpkin flavor that’s out of this world, from real pumpkins Made with almond flour and coconut flour for nutrient value • Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar • Can be made into muffins or a loaf • Certified Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Gums/Emulsifiers Free • Plant Based Non-GMO Project Verified • Paleo-Friendly Simple Ingredients: Almond Flour, Organic Coconut Sugar, Pumpkin, Arrowroot, Organic Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves), Organic Coconut Flour, Baking Soda, Sea Salt

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Pizza Dough Mix $9.39 OUR PRICE SKU: A00357

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Our chocolate chip cookie mix means you get all the good stuff & none of the not-so-good.

Sometimes you really can have it all. Our recipe has changed - but the quality of the ingredients and delicious taste remains the same! Our new Chocolate Chip Cookie mix no longer calls for an egg. However, you can still use an egg in place of milk if you'd like.

Pizza night just got real. This Pizza Dough Mix is made with simple, whole food ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour and cauliflower for nutrient value and delicious texture. The herbaceous crust adds a delicious flavor to all of your favorite toppings.

C‹N”MVWCł”Mªt $9.39 OUR PRICE

SKU: A00358

Not only is our Chocolate Muffin Mix made with only 7 simple ingredients, it’s also made with unsweetened cocoa. Head to our ingredients page to learn more about it.

Made with almond flour & coconut flour for nutrient value Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar • Can be made into muffins or a cake • Certified Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, Dairy & Gums/Emulsifiers Free • Plant Based • Non-GMO Project Verified • Paleo-Friendly

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Gluten free? You’d never know it. This vanilla cake mix is deliciously sweet (but not too sweet) and, in our opinion, better than its conventional counterpart. ​

Made with almond flour & coconut flour for nutrient value Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar • Certified Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Gums/Emulsifiers Free • Vegan • Non-GMO Project Verified

Made with almond flour & coconut flour for nutrient value Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar • Can be made into cupcakes or an 8” cake • Certified Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Gums/Emulsifiers Free • Plant Based Non-GMO Project Verified

Bobs Red Mill Flour Almond $11.39 OUR PRICE

Bobs Red Mill, Flour Cassava, 36 oz. $17.49 OUR PRICE

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Bobs Red Mill, Starch Tapioca, 16 oz. $3.69 OUR PRICE

Bobs Red Mill, Yeast Nutritional, 5 oz. $6.89 OUR PRICE

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Bobs Red Mill, Starch Arrowroot, 16 oz. $6.79 OUR PRICE

BłªSSKˇP $3.49 OUR PRICE SKU: A00363

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Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar is derived from the coconut palm tree and known for being more nutritious and lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar.

$6.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00435

BR@R”SMªBłª Flour Gf All Purp, 44 oz. $9.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00362

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Simple Mills enriches lives and bodies through simple, delicious, real foods. They strive to make healthful choices easy by offering food that tastes great in the moment and nourishes your body for the long-term. They believe if you don’t recognize an ingredient, your body won’t either, so they handpick theirs with purpose—only including things that nourish you. Nothing artificial, ever.

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Whether you are trying to avoid ingredients like sugar, dairy, or gluten because of allergies, or simply out of preference, finding healthier alternatives can be challenging in some communities. In the future, we are aiming to expand our healthy food options. But for now, here are a few mixes and ingredients we use and love!

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A husband and wife from Rio, Brazil started this company because of their passion for mother earth and wanted to simplify our lives and help reduce plastic waste—especially with products we use every day. This company prides itself on efficacy as they make sure to test their products before selling them to make sure they work. They only want to bring the best quality so that it will last for you and the planet. Plus, have you ever seen a coconut scrubbie before? You have now!

Loofah Dish Sponge: Single Layer - 3 Pack

Silicone Bowl Covers – 6 Pack

SKU: A00213

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$11.99

Organic Cotton Nut Milk Bag

Coconut Bottle Cleaning Brush

SKU: A00219

SKU: A00214 $24.62

$10.99

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This GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Nut Milk Bag is perfect for making oat, almond, cashew, coconut milk, etc.

It's washable, reusable, and sustainably made under BSCI social compliance for quality working conditions and fair wages.

Silicone Food Storage Bags - 3 Pack

SKU: A00215

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SKU: A00222 $19.99

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Our reusable bags are leak-proof, waterproof, microwave safe, freezer, and dishwasher safe making them super versatile in a variety of settings. The silicone material is resistant to low and high temperatures (up to 450F). Small holds 16 oz or 500 ml, Medium holds 30 oz or 1000 ml.

Scrub Brush for Pots & Pans

The "One Tripper" HUGE Mesh Market Bag

SKU: A00216

SKU: A00221

$7.49 OUR PRICE

Replaces steel wool or plastic scrubbers in the kitchen or for general household cleaning.

Stiff but malleable bristles especially designed to handle heavy duty cleaning; ideal for scrubbing out stains, stuck on food, removing labels from jars, tub and shower build-up, etc. Works on a variety of surfaces.

Can be used for 6 months-1 year.

$7.99 OUR PRICE

Skip the packaging and save money by making your own nut milk at home!

Sisal Kitchen Brush

Swap plastic dish brushes in the kitchen with our 100% biodegradable beechwood and sisal fiber dish brush. The head is removable and replaceable.

Our kitchen brush has a beechwood handle with sisal fiber (agave plant) bristles. Minimally fastened together with a metal wire & metal loop to hang to dry.

$9.58 OUR PRICE

Leftover food? Use these stretchy silicone food saver lids to cover cooked food, fruit, salads, sauces, as well as drinks like coffee, tea, juice and more.

Our 100% biodegradable Loofah Dish Sponges replace traditional foam and plastic sponges for dishwashing and household cleaning. Made 100% from loofah plants!

Multipurpose scrub brush for a natural and sustainable option for cleaning reusable water bottles, baby bottles, toilets, dishes and more. Bristles are a medium stiffness creating a deep clean without abrasion. This brush is durable and long-lasting. Made from coconuts, wood, and has a cotton loop to hang.

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Durable and washable, these mesh market bags can be used for a really long time, eliminating countless plastic bags that pollute our Mother Earth! Our "One Tripper" bag is EXTRA large replacing up to 4 plastic bags each grocery haul!

Collapsible Silicone Dog Bowl SKU: A00613

Round Coconut Scrubbie SKU: A00217 $5.49

$4.40 OUR PRICE

This sustainable swap helps you replace steel wool or plastic pot scrubbers in the kitchen or for general household cleaning. Stiff but malleable coconut husk bristles especially designed to handle heavy duty cleaning; ideal for scrubbing out stains, stuck on food, removing labels from jars, tub and shower build-up, etc. Works on a variety of surfaces including cast iron. Can be used for 6 months-1 year.

$6.99 OUR PRICE

Our collapsible dog bowls measure 6.25 inches wide, 2.75 inches high, but fold flat to about 0.5 inches high. Our bowls are a great size for most dogs and hold up to 24 fluid ounces of water or 3 cups of dog food.

Convenient - Really easy to carry walking, hiking, camping, to the park, etc.

Portable - Our dog bowls include one carabiner clip, making it easy to clip to your backpack, purse, dog crate, dog vest, leash, etc.

Durable and Reusable - Our bowls are durable food-safe silicone construction which means they can be rinsed or wiped clean after use. Just remove the carabiner and pop in the dishwasher.

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Baby Bowls Suction Ginger

Baby Bowls Suction Meadow

Baby Bowls Suction Mustard

SKU: A00453

SKU: A00458

SKU: A00454

$12.00

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100% Food Grade Silicone

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What makes food grade silicone safe?

Food grade silicone is free of any harmful chemicals that are Nu5ª‹uVSª5@Nª‹@Kªł”

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Safety first: You can rest assured that baby bowls surpass all safety testing. They are CPSIA Compliant, CPSC Tested, CPSC Certified, FDA Approved. The Baby bowls are made with the higest quality food grade silicone (100% food grade) and are free of BPA, PVS, Phthalate. Suction Bowls: Our improved bottom suction ensures a strong suction, our bowls clean up super easy, simply pull the quick-release tab, and the bowl releases.

polymer product and is very durable in extreme temperatures S@N8”@@8@PIN|@@”Nł” direct contact with food and does not let off any harmful chemicals into food when heated up. The Dearest Grey’s silicone products are freezer safe, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe. Food grade silicone is also great at maintaining its shape and structure. It also has antifungal SL@Nª‹ł585”8Nª”@Kłª it ideal for resisting mold and residue build up.

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Catch Bib - Ginger

Catch Bib - Mustard

Catch Bib - Ivory

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SKU: A00457

SKU: A00459

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Our bibs are buttery soft and feature a thin layer of silicone around the neck area. They are lightweight and have an adjustable fit making them perfect for your growing baby. They are made with the highest quality food-grade silicone and are free of BPA, LEAD, PVC, Phthalates.

These bibs also feature a catcher at the bottom making clean-up time a little easier.

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Food grade silicone is transformative, and is being used all over in the food industry. If glass is not your thing, but you care about using sustainable, safe products, food grade silicone will be your safe haven. Dearest Grey has products created in silicone

Silicone Teethy Utensils - Earth Tones

Silicone Bento Box Cloud

Silicone Bento Box Rosewood

Silicone Bento Box Terracotta

SKU: A00456

SKU: A00470

SKU: A00468

SKU: A00469

$12.00

$9.99 OUR PRICE

Teethy Tensiles are perfect for when your baby is ready for solids! Our flexible sppon allows baby to easily pick up their food.

The handle also has double as a teether!

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Ditch the plastic and switch to silicone! Our Silicone Bento Boxes are one of a kind and are perfect for your child's lunch. They fit perfectly into their lunch box and you can place them in the freezer overnight to keep your child's food cold for a period of time. The Bento Boxes have 3 available sections and a lid. The biggest section can fit a whole sandwich (Cut in Half).

ranging from bento boxes to pacifiers for little ones. All safe and all sustainable for you and your family. All in all, using silicone for uV8łªN‹”VN”@ª@K5N”@KS other baby essentials is a great ouNR””‹L8ª”SuS”Nu to your body.

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We love this bowl for Zion. We have done baby-led feeding with all of our kids, which means you put the food in front of them and let them try to eat what the rest of the family is eating. This helps them learn to eat on their own at a much younger age because they get to practice eating the food the rest of the family has and eventually get the hang of using utensils. When you do this method, at first, bowls and spoons end up on the floor unless you have a bowl with a strong suction holding it down to the table. This bowl is perfect. Zion was pulling on it with all high might and wasn’t able to break the seal. The spoon and bib are great as well. Zion is still teething, so he can chew on the spoon and use it as a non-toxic toy at the table, but it is also a practical spoon for us to feed him with. The bib makes clean-up easy and is very easy to clean itself.

We love using silicone bowls for all the children because they clean easily and are durable. But most importantly, they are made of non-toxic silicone. When you put soap in a plastic bowl from Walmart or the dollar store, you make plastic soup as little bits of microplastic dissolve into the soup. This creates all kinds of hormonal problems and can lead to many diseases. (It’s a lot bigger deal for our health than most people are aware of.) All around, we love these bowls for their practicality, durability, and for being a healthy alternative to plastic bowls.

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Feminine CARE

Having a painful menstrual cycle can be unbearable. While painful periods are a sign of hormonal imbalance, the products we use during that time make a massive impact on our menstrual & overall health. On average, an American woman will use over 12,000 tampons a year.

That is a lot of personal time spent with one product. Unfortunately, prominent companies don’t have to fully disclose their products, resulting in glyphosate, chlorine, fragrances, and a surplus of other toxic chemicals absorbing into your body.

Regular Herbal Pads with Wings

Super Herbal Pads with Wings

20ct SKU: A00135

16ct SKU: A00137

$8.99 OUR PRICE

$8.99

Overnight Herbal Pads with Wings

Everyday Herbal Pantiliners

You will love these as they 8”N”@NLNtª‹”‹L friendly feminine products you can get without switching to a menstrual cup and at an affordable price.

We do have menstrual cups available for those out there ready to try them!

If you have never used a menstrual cup before, it can take some time to get used to, but they are safe, reusable, and very effective. Whether you choose tampons or menstrual cups, you can rest assured these products support not just your cycle but also your overall health.

12ct SKU: A00136

30ct SKU: A00134

$8.99

$8.99

Postpartum Pads 12ct SKU: A00306

$8.99 OUR PRICE

Tampons REGULAR 18ct SKU: A00131

$6.99 OUR PRICE SUPER PLUS 18ct SKU: A00133

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Biodegradable & Compostable.

Stay clean, fresh, and balanced, even during your period with our naturallyderived menstrual products.

Have a more peaceful period with herbal-infused sanitary pads that create a “cooling” sensation. With our line of organic pads, tampons and menstrual cups, you never have to question what’s going into your body.

Whether you prefer to use menstrual cups, tampons or pads, we have the feminine care products you need.

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$24.99 OUR PRICE An informative and helpful guide for women who want to become pregnant, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health. It is an essential reference for every woman of reproductive age.

Dr. Adrian Bachman, DC, MS SKU: A00029

$16.99 OUR PRICE

Good health starts with the core nutritional values we teach our children that can be passed on for generations to come. Encapsulated within the pages of this book you will be given simple but in-depth nutritional guidance to help your family now and in the future.

Be Your Own ‘Doctor’ Rachel Weaver M.H. SKU: A00010

$24.99 OUR PRICE

Take responsibility for your own health and save yourself money by reducing doctor and dentist visits. Rachel Weaver, author and mother of nine, gives many simple herbal remedies for many common health issues. This is the first book by Rachel Weaver.

In this book, Dr. Bachman shares how the food we eat is the secret to creating healthy lives for you and your family. His advice is practical, timely, and very important. Over the last couple of years, I have had the opportunity to get to know Dr. Bachman and his family. He understands the lifestyles and challenges of large families, and the diet within the plain communities and has created an incredible resource to help you on your journey.

jonathan laudon Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening

B‹łu8SP8‹u Rachel Weaver M.H. SKU: A00012

$24.99 OUR PRICE

Backyard Pharmacy provides fascinating, full-color information on how to use the plants growing around you. It is amazing to learn that the many plants that we call weeds can heal us of many of our diseases.

A Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Healthy Garden Deborah L. Martin SKU: A00007

$19.99 OUR PRICE

Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening is everything a beginning gardener (or one who’s new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.

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Sª5”FS@CłRł Norman & Tina Hershberger SKU: A00020

$24.99 OUR PRICE

A full-spectrum nutritional cookbook with a startling message that animal fats and cholesterol are vital factors in the human diet, necessary for reproduction and normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels.

Jeff Cox and Marie-Pierre Moine SKU: A00008

$24.99 OUR PRICE

From Basil to Vervain, this photographic catalog of more than 130 culinary herbs will teach you everything you need to know on nurturing, harvesting, and cooking with herbs.

T”W”N8@@Bł How to Grow and Use Wheatgrass to Maximize Your Health and Vitality Ann Wingmore SKU: A00019

$16.99 OUR PRICE The Wheatgrass Book is written by Ann Wigmore - the woman who introduced wheatgrass juice to America 30 years ago. Ann’s book contains a wealth of information on wheatgrass - from its nutrient properties to ways of easily growing it for the home juicer.

Be Your Own ‘Doctor’ II Rachel Weaver M.H. SKU: A00011

$24.99 OUR PRICE Be Your Own Doctor II is an overflow of information that was not included in the first volume, Be Your Own Doctor. It is full of practical, common-sense information written in a way that will help you remember what to do in illness or emergency. It should save your family many doctor visits when you put this information into practice.

Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening SKU: A00333 $22.95 OUR PRICE The Indispensable Green Resource for Every Gardner.

More book recommendations on page 3!

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Whether you’re just starting out on your journey to better health, or have always been practicing a healthy lifestyle, these educational and inspirational books deserve a place on your bookshelf! Find advice and learn from doctors, chefs, herbalists and experts in the space. Each dives into a different aspect of health, helping you to stay informed, healthy and happy.

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Did you know?

OR AL HEALTH AND NUTRITION HAVE A SYNERGISTIC REL ATIONSHIP.

A look into the mouth is the first look into the gut.

MOTHERHOOD SHOP Z OR AL CARE

Brushing our teeth every day is a monumental decision to support our health. Like with food, we have been highly misled when keeping up with our oral health.

Almost every dentist will say fluoride is necessary for optimal oral health, but that is not the case. Much research has linked fluoride to fluorosis (mottled teeth), deficits in cognition and attention, bone fractures, diabetes, early puberty, hypothyroidism, and even

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cancer. Instead, we have fluoride-free options for you and use natural ingredients (like xylitol) to prevent tooth decay and help remineralize your teeth to keep them strong. You will find toothpaste in the shop that rates a one on the EWG toxicity scale and just like the ones you use at home, except cleaner. Then you will find more sustainable and maybe not seen before options from Georganics that are clean and in tablet form. We also have great toothpaste for the little ones that are nontoxic, and we know they will love it so much you won't have to fight them to brush before bed.

DIY Mineralizing Toothpaste • 2 tlb. of baking soda • 1 tlb. of xylitol or ⅛ tsp. or of stevia • 20 drops of peppermint oil • 20 drops of trace minerals or ¼ tsp calcium/magnesium powder • 4 tlb. of cold pressed, organic coconut oil

Natural Toothpaste BLUEBERRY SKU: A00148

Mix until smooth and store in a reusable squeeze tube or glass jar.

RASPBERRY SKU: A00150 STRAWBERRY SKU: A00149 1.76 oz

$6.99

Jack N' Jill Natural Toothpaste is made with all certified organic ingredients, is flouride free, safe to swallow, and comes with a convenient flip-top.

BR Organic Mouthwash PEPPERMINT

SKU: A00153

WINTERGREEN SKU: A00154 32 oz

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$19.99 OUR PRICE

This super-powered oral rinse refreshingly cleans your whole mouth; gets your teeth their sparkly whitest and removes bad breath germs! Use it as a rinse before you brush OR as a rinse to brush with!

Earthpaste SPEARMINT

SKU: A00143

WINTERGREEN SKU: A00144 4 oz Pˇ

$7.99 OUR PRICE

Earthpaste began because they couldn't find a natural toothpaste they loved for their families. They wanted a toothpaste that was as natural as possible, so they started with hydrated Redmond Clay and added Xylitol, essential oils, and Real Salt. And that's it. Earthpaste is amazingly natural toothpaste.

BR Organic Toothpaste PEPPERMINT 4 oz

$8.64

SKU: A00315

This non-abrasive paste works for all oral issues while loving your teeth enamel. Finally there is toothpaste that is certified organic and has no objectionable ingredients like sugar, fluoride, glycerin, carrageenan or sodium lauryl sulfate. Not only is it toxin-free and non-GMO, it is naturally effective for teeth whitening, fresh breath, healthier gums, sensitive teeth and cavities. With many dentists concerned about toothpaste thinning teeth enamel, Essential Oxygen created a non-abrasive paste for safe daily use

Rael Reusable Period Underwear

NEW!

We’ve all been there. Just when you think your cycle is coming to an end and switch to a panty liner, your period makes a comeback with one last surprise: A leak. Again.

Today, we’re excited to announce our own version of Period Panties—underwear that doesn’t replace your pads or tampons but, rather, enhances your routine with more protection and security. Since Day One, our goal has been to create safe and healthy feminine care alternatives that actually work, and our Period Panties are no different. We’ve got your back, literally.

SKU: A00602

LARGE

SKU: A00603

EXTRA LARGE

SKU: A00604

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$19.99

Our Reusable Period Underwear looks & feels just like your everyday intimates yet absorbs as much as 3 tampons. Our stretch-fit seamlessly hugs your curves and stays in place without digging into skin (no wedgies or pinching!). Made with breathable cotton that feels silky-soft. Safe for sensitive skin.

Bonus: Reusable waterproof pouch included.

NEW!

Rael Organic Cotton Cover Pads REGULAR

SKU: A00605

LARGE

SKU: A00606

OVERNIGHT

SKU: A00607

EXTRA LONG OVERNIGHT SKU: A00608

$7.00

Rael was created for women by women. We are committed to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, developing innovative products, and offering easy access to healthy alternatives for women around the world.

Crafted with plush organic cotton and a super absorbent leak locker core, our pads keep you dry and comfy during your period like it was any other day.

Made with responsibly sourced certified organic cotton from texas for your peace of mind.

Made without harsh chemicals that irritate and inflame your intimate areas, disrupt your hormones, or expose you to carcinogens.

Rael Organic Cotton Reusable Pads - Regular

NEW!

REGULAR

SKU: A00609

LARGE

SKU: A00610

OVERNIGHT

SKU: A00611

$33.99

Period Panties

Rael Period Panties

Most period panties are pad replacements which can lead to stick situations

Rael Period Panties are just like your normal underwear with an added layer of film for extra leakage protection.

Experience extra security against leaks with Tael Period Panties.

Made out of lace and synthetic materials which may not be totally breathable for your most sensitive areas!

Rael period panties are made out of 100% organic cotton.

They are so soft and breathable, we won’t be surprised if you end up changing all your panties to these.

Feels thick and rough; a definite period panty feeling.

Feels soft, silky, and smooth; you won’t even think they’re made for your period!

Some FAQ’s about our Period Panties: When is the best time to use Rael panties?

When you’re on your period, you can wear our Period Panties as an extra layer of protection to guard any leaks and menstrual mishaps. Use our Period Panties before, during, and after your period when your flow tends to be unpredictable.

The classic period care you know and love, with an environmentally friendly glow-up: Pads that you can use again and again (and again and again—up to 120 times!). Crafted with 5 moisture-wicking layers of organic cotton, even the most sensitive lady parts can appreciate the breathable comfort and reliable leak protection. Made with ultraabsorbent certified organic cotton that keeps you fresh while preventing irritation and alleviating odor. Comes in a 3-pack.

NEW!

Feminine Wipes SKU: A00612

$4.54

Our wipes are perfect for travel, easy to slip into a purse, pack in your gym bag, or tuck away at your desk for whenever you want to hit the "Refresh" button on your lady bits.

Made With: soothing Aloe Vera Extracts, protective Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Grapefruit Extracts Made Without: harsh chemicals that irritate and inflame your intimate areas.

Real review of our period panties 5.0 out of 5 stars

An essential for your intimates collection, our Period Panty offers extra support for optimal comfort, breathability and protection. Made with 100% certified organic cotton, the Panty MUST BE WORN WITH A PAD OR TAMPON and is designed with a layer of film to protect your clothes and sheets from unfortunate leaks throughout the day or night.

"I was skeptical to try these, but I'm so glad I did. They have been a lifesaver for me. I have super heavy periods (for the first 3 days especially) and often bleed thru, especially at night. I just tried them and can't believe how good they work! Absolutely no bleed thru, at work or at night! (I wore my normal "heavy duty " pad.) The material is super soft and comfortable, feels like regular underwear. And the protective barrier isn't noisy or crinkly at all. My boyfriend didn't even notice (And believe me he would have said something!)

The fit is perfect too. My only complaint would be that the barrier doesn't go all the to the waistband in front (cause I sometimes have bleed thru in front).

But all in all, if you have heavy periods and experience bleed through, these are great!"

How to care for them:

- Ericha H.

How do you use Rael panties?

Like any other period panty! Wash them with all your other panties.

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It’s moments like these that got us thinking about ways we can provide women with even more period protection and, well, peace of mind. For the past six months, our team has been testing all the different period panties out there (and believe us, there are a lot!), but we couldn’t find a single style that offered protection in addition to pads and tampons. So, we created one.

SKU: A00601

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T he Difference Between Our Period Panties and Others

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MOTHERHOOD SHOP Z HAIR CARE

Simply Smoothing SHAMPOO

SHAMPOO

SKU: A00176

SKU: A00178

CONDITIONER

CONDITIONER

SKU: A00106

SKU: A00108

8 fl oz

8 fl oz

$14.99

$8.99

$14.99

Curiously Clarifying

SHAMPOO

& Conditioner

1.7 oz / 58g

SKU: A00104 $14.99 $8.99

CONDITIONER SKU: A00107

With rosemary & peppermint.

Easy to use, fast acting, dry shampoo that absorbs oil and removes grime without water!

Convenient and effective!

8 fl oz $14.99

$8.99

Wash away buildup, and treat your hair to a double dose of beneficial oils infused with lemongrass. Gentle enough for everyday cleansing.

Goodbye plastic, hello HiBar. Inspired by the shoreline, HiBar is pioneering the way to low-tox hair care. We love this company because it is one of the first companies to get rid of single use plastic bottles. HiBar makes sure to find the safest, quality, sustainable ingredients that actually work on your hair. We know a shampoo or conditioner bar may be new to a lot of you but it is well worth the shot! It is incredibly easy to use and hundreds of women have reported it having a very gentle scent that goes on smoothly, rinses out cleanly, and leaves your hair feeling silky smooth. You will love this so much it will make you wonder why you didn't start using a shampoo conditioner bar sooner.

Alaffia products are clean and affordable. We love this companies passion and commitment to supporting motherhood as well as many other great initiatives through the Alaffia foundation.

In 2006, they started their maternal health project focused on reducing maternal deaths. They fund full pre and postnatal care in west Africa. Since 2006 they have funded 5597 births.

Everyday Shea - Vanilla Mint SHAMPOO

Dry Shampoo

SHAMPOO SKU: A00177

Our shampoos and conditioners contain no sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, mineral ªK8NªW‹ª‹8@K8@uN”Nª‹ 88‹”@KS8”‹8V”NuL8””M

$8.99

If you’re looking for big volume with a minty afterglow, look no further.

Turn up the volume with mint & echinacea!

A simply smoothing combo of marula oil and coconut water that transforms hair from frizzed and frustrated to smooth and shiny.

SKU: A00100

CONDITIONER SKU: A00101 32 oz $14.99

$13.49

With virgin coconut oil, and unrefined shea butter, vanilla extract and mint oil for deep cleansing and hydration. For Everyday use on normal to dry hair.

Everyday Shea - Lavender SHAMPOO

SKU: A00102

CONDITIONER SKU: A00103 32 oz $14.99

$13.49

With calming lavender and unrefined shea butter, it restores natural pH, leaving hair moisturized, luxurious and protected. For every day use on normal to very dry hair.

Maintain

Volumize

SHAMPOO BAR

SHAMPOO BAR

SHAMPOO BAR

SKU: A00095

SKU: A00099

SKU: A00174

CONDITIONER BAR

90g/3.2 oz

CONDITIONER BAR

SKU: A00096

$13.95

90g/3.2 oz

Consider this our mission to get

clean, healthy-looking hair without all N”NL@LSL8LuVª8”Sª”N@P

$13.95

$12.99

Our go-to everyday shampoo and conditioner bar. Great for normal hair, or if you wash your hair less frequently, because it gently removes any build-up.

With honeyquat and shea butter for added shine.

$12.99

For thin, fine, or lifeless hair, this is the solid shampoo bar for you. With African dates and B5 for frizz control. Adds definition to waves and curls.

Moisturize

SKU: A00098 90g/3.2 oz $13.95

$12.99

A true hydrating shampoo and conditioner bar. If you have thicker or dryer hair, this is the place to start. With coconut oil and rice protein for extra hydration and nourishment.

Cinnamon Toothpaste 5 oz SKU: A00539 $6.49 $5.99 OUR PRICE

NEW!

Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrush SKU: A00198 $3.99

$2.99 OUR PRICE

It’s good to know names like Dr. Bronner’s are looking out for the cinnamon crowd. Never overwhelming and easy on the spice, this cinnamon toothpaste was made for everyone who wants subtle flavors in their oral hygiene routine.

Made with a simple fluoride- and SLS-free formula, this low-foaming toothpaste uses organic menthol crystals to freshen breath naturally.

Anise All-One Toothpaste 5 oz SKU: A00146

$5.99 OUR PRICE

$6.49

Dr. Bronner’s All-One Anise Toothpaste has a slightly sweet, slightly herbal flavor from the organic anise oil, combined with a freshness from the organic menthol crystals. Fluoride & SLS-free, our low-foaming toothpaste uses organic menthol crystals to freshen breath naturally. Vegan & cruelty-free, with no artificial colors or flavors, carrageenan, preservatives, synthetic sweeteners or detergent foaming agents!

Impressed!

Bamboo Toothbrush for Kids BLUE SKU: A00199 GREEN SKU: A00200 YELLOW SKU: A00201 PINK SKU: A00202 PURPLE SKU: A00203 $3.99

$3.48 OUR PRICE

MULTIPACK SKU: A00204 $16.99

$14.95 OUR PRICE

First time user - while you're brushing you feel as if you're brushing your teeth with nothing but water, but when you're done brushing...my teeth are literally squeaky clean! My breath is fresh! And the taste is not overpowering or sugary like average toothpaste! And I know I've not put unecessary chemicals in my body. Thank you!

alyssa mcadams

BPA-Free soft nylon bristles are gentle on teeth and gums and perfect for your little ones. Bristle and handles are dyed with food coloring dye which is nontoxic, eco-friendly and safe. Easy Grip Round Handle: Different from other flat handle toothbrushes, our kid bamboo toothbrushes have round handles- easier grip for little hands. We can be clean and green at the same time FUN!

Mineral Toothpaste with Activated Charcoal 120 ml

SKU: A00205

$12.99 OUR PRICE

This Mineral Toothpaste is blended with Activated Charcoal and flavoured with organic Peppermint Oil. Studies have shown Peppermint Oil to be extremely effective at killing anaerobic bacteria, left untreated this bacteria can cause gum disease. This is a great alternative to conventional whitening toothpastes: it remove surface stains naturally, without being harsh and abrasive to your teeth.

Natural Floss with Activated Charcoal SKU: A00206

$6.90 OUR PRICE

This natural floss is made from a blend of Charcoal Fibres and compostable Cornbase PLA, coated with Vegetable Wax and organic Peppermint Oil. Studies have shown Peppermint oil to be extremely effective at killing anaerobic bacteria, left untreated this bacteria can cause gum disease.

Mouthwash Tablets with Activated Charcoal SKU: A00207

$12.90 OUR PRICE Toothpaste Tablets with Activated Charcoal SKU: A00208

$12.90 OUR PRICE

Tongue Cleaner SKU: A00155

$7.49 OUR PRICE

For fresher breath and a cleaner mouth, use Dr. Tung’sTM Tongue Cleaner, the top choice of dentists and health experts. It glides on the tongue and removes harmful bacteria and debris even from the back of the tongue guaranteed! Designed especially for tongue cleaning, Dr. Tungs cleaner is comfortable, effective, easy to use, and last for years.

Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder Lid STAINLESS STEEL

SKU: A00209

BLACK SKU: A00210 P

$5.60 OUR PRICE

This Jarmazing Mason jar toothbrush holder lid fits on any wide mouth mason jar and turns it into a delightful farmhouse-style toothbrush holder. Made of durable rust and corrosion resistant 304 stainless steel, this bathroom accessory is made to last. The large compartments have plenty of room for toothpaste and toothbrushes, and can accommodate razors, flossers, tongue scrapers, and more. The lid is also great for items in your office, art room, and more! Please note that a jar is not included, but that the lid fits Ball, Kerr, and any other wide mouth jar brand.

What are toothpaste tablets? Toothpaste tablets are a toothpaste formula made without water that’s then pressed into a pill-like form. To use them, you pop a tablet into your mouth and chew, letting your saliva (or swig of H2O) help break it down into a paste, then brush using a wet toothbrush. That’s it!

And mouthwash tablets? Georganics mouthwash tablets are made from entirely natural and non-toxic ingredients. The Fluoride, Glycerin and SLS free formula helps to restore a healthy pH balance to your mouth, maintain good oral health and freshen your breath. Flavored with organic Spearmint oil, these eco-friendly tablets, that you add to water, are ideal for everyday use and travel.

Activated Charcoal for Oral Care The same properties that make charcoal beneficial for removing harmful substances in the digestive system also make it beneficial for oral health as well. It doesn’t neutralize toxins, but rather binds them to the many tiny pores on its surface.

When used in toothpastes, powders, and oral health rinses, it can bind to bacteria and other harmful substances and remove them from the mouth. Many people like using it in this way because it also binds to substances that stain the teeth and can whiten the teeth in only a few uses.

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Experience the whitening benefits of charcoal for an impeccably fresh and clean feeling. The medium firm bristles are made from bamboo charcoal fiber with NO COLOR ADDED. With naturally antibacterial, antimicrobial and odor resistant bamboo handles.

Now they come with a shape: square, diamond, triangle, and circle so there's no household confusion.

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BATH

& Body

Let us help you replace your everyday body care items with

simpler, cleaner ingredients.

There is an unfortunate truth about the beauty industry

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in America: It is incredibly under-regulated, which is why many of you may be frustrated with the onslaught of options to decide from in bath and body care. The FDA doesn’t require safety testing of ingredients in personal care products and only bans 11 substances, while the EU bans over 1,300 ingredients. Believe it or not, the last piece of major U.S. legislation regulating personal care product safety was passed back in 1938.

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The EWG says, on average, women use 12 personal care products a day, exposing themselves to 168 chemical

"Being a mother has led me to make a much more conscious effort to use natural products in our everyday life. I’ve switched over to natural laundry detergent, natural body wash, natural dish soap, natural shampoo, natural deodorant and more. Buying natural products isn’t always easy.

There are fewer options to come by at your typical shops, they can be more expensive, and honestly, they can also be misleading and confusing. But if you always read the labels and take the time to do some research, your body will thank you.

Since these are products we use every day, it is so important to ł””5uV8RSu@”85N”Nª8PS

ingredients. Needless to say, what you put on your body

Nancy J. Laudon

matters a lot.

And here at Sprigs, we have done the research to offer you safe, cleaner

My best body wash liquid soap I have been using this for over 15 years and it’s still the best body wash for me.

FACE & BODY

gladys

Everyday Coconut Face Cleanser Purely Coconut 12 oz SKU: A00112

$11.99

Gently cleanses while maintaining your skin's moisture level. Remove eye makeup, impurities, and environmental pollutants, leaving skin smooth and fresh. For Everyday use on all skin types.

Castile Liquid Soap EUCALYPTUS SKU: A00113ZLAENDER V PEPPERMINT SKU: A00115ZROSE

Everyday Coconut Face Toner Purely Coconut 12 oz SKU: A00110

$11.99

32oz ˇP

SKU: A00114 SKU: A00116 • TEA TREE SKU: A00117

$16.99

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is concentrated, biodegradable, versatile and effective.

Made with organic and certified fair trade ingredients. Organic hemp oil is now sourced in the U.S. following hemp legalization! Packaged in a 100% post-consumer recycled bottle. All-One!

Balance and hydrate your skin while neutralizing surface impurities.

Neem and papaya protect, tone, and firm. Perfect for everyday use on all skin types.

Incredible Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay Whipped Shea Butter + Coconut Oil 1.5 oz SKU: A00179

$7.99

With natural lavender oil, this aromatic mousse-like ultra-moisturizer softens and protects skin and hair. Handcrafted with ethically sourced coconut oil and fair trade and unrefined shea butter from the Alaffia Village Co-op in Togo. Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance and artificial color. Cruelty-free.

4 oz SKU: A00316

$12.99

Charcoal, volcanic lava & lemon, combo to oily skin. This gentle cleansing clay revives dull skin with charcoal, volcanic lava ash, and lemon leaving behind an ultra-smooth finish. You're going to lava it.

Brightening Facial Scrub 4 fl oz SKU: A00175 $9.99

$9.58 OUR PRICE

Sea kelp super-nutrients soften and detox while lemon peel and French green clay cleanse. Madonna lily brings the brightness to round out this refreshing facial scrub.

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DEODORANT

Crystal deodorants are unique because they are made almost entirely from minerals. They are affordable and great for sensitive skin. The same great product they have been making for over 35-years is now available in scented options.

Crystal Chamomile & Green Tea Deodorant Stick SKU: A00180 2.5 oz

$5.99 OUR PRICE

Mineral Deodorant Roll-On CHAMOMILE & GREEN TEA

SKU: A00125

POMEGRANATE SKU: A00127 2.25 oz

$7.19

$5.02 OUR PRICE

Crystal™ Mineral-Enriched Deodorant Roll-On rapidly dries to provide an invisible, protective barrier that blocks odor before it starts. Made for every BODY!

Mineral Deodorant Spray CHAMOMILE & GREEN TEA

SKU: A00126

POMEGRANATE SKU: A00128 4 fl oz $5.60

Mineral Deodorant Stick Unscented 4.25 oz. SKU: A00129

$6.59

Crystal™ Mineral Deodorant Stick is made of mineral salts which provide an invisible, protective barrier that blocks odor before it starts. This effective deodorant is non-sticky, non-staining, leaves no white residue and prevents odor for up to 24 hours. Vegan, cruelty-free and made for every BODY!

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Schmidt's is a well-known brand that rates very well on the EWG toxicity scale. It was formulated to be gentle on the skin and helps neutralize odor to keep you fresh for 24-hours. It is scented with essential oils. Glass jar options come with an applicator spatula making it gentler to apply and helps to reduce waste.

$4.99

Crystal™ Mineral-Enriched Deodorant Spray rapidly dries to provide an invisible, protective barrier that blocks odor before it starts. This effective deodorant is non-sticky, non-staining, leaves no white residue, and prevents odor for up to 24 hours. Vegan, cruelty-free and made for every BODY, just spray and go!

As a kid, I was always sick.

I had pneumonia, I had really severe allergies. And it wasn't until I got older, that I realized some of that was caused by toxins in things like detergent. That made me crazy, because it's supposed to help get things clean!

- Jessica Alba

Lavender & Sage Deodorant

Bergamot & Lime Deodorant

STICK SKU: A00123

STICK SKU: A00121 3.25 oz

$9.99

3.25 oz

$9.99

Herbaceous fragrance with essential oils.

Fresh, invigorating citrus scent.

We love this beautifully designed deodorant. It works for heavy sweaters, doesn't clump or leave a lot of residue, and doesn’t stain clothes. The scents are pleasant, but not too strong.

Deodorant Stick FRAGRANCE FREE

SKU: A00118

CEDARWOOD & MINT SKU: A00119 LAVENDER & COCONUT SKU: A00120 2.2 oz

$8.99 OUR PRICE

Easy-to-use and absorbent deodorant.

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Crystal™ Mineral-Enriched Deodorant Invisible Solid infused with the sweet aroma of chamomile and green tea, provides an invisible, protective barrier that blocks odor before it starts. Vegan, cruelty-free and made for every BODY!

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Ashwagandha Root C/S OG Mullein Leaf C/S OG

Yarrow Leaf & Flower C/S OG

4oz SKU: A00481

4oz SKU: A00482

4oz SKU: A00483

$9.50 OUR PRICE

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$6.00 OUR PRICE

Turmeric Root C/S OG FT

Marshmallow Root C/S OG Cardamom Pods Whole OG

4oz SKU: A00484

4oz SKU: A00485

4oz SKU: A00486

$3.75 OUR PRICE

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Mugwort C/S OG

Astragalus Root C/S OG

Dandelion Leaf C/S OG

4oz SKU: A00487

4oz SKU: A00488

4oz SKU: A00489

$8.00 OUR PRICE

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$7.75 OUR PRICE

Dandelion Root C/S OG

Cinnamon, Cassia Chips

4oz SKU: A00490

4oz SKU: A00491

English Lavender Flowers Whole OG

$11.50 OUR PRICE

$4.75 OUR PRICE

4oz SKU: A00492

Echinacea Angustifolia Root C/S OG

Chamomile Flowers Whole OG

4oz SKU: A00495

4oz SKU: A00493

4oz SKU: A00494

$16.00 OUR PRICE

$9.95 OUR PRICE

$4.25 OUR PRICE

$10.50 OUR PRICE

Hibiscus Flowers Whole OG

Why Mountain Rose Herbs?

They offer one of the most thorough selections of certified organic herbs, spices, and botanical products and are committed to responsible sourcing. For their customers and the natural environment, they never stock conventionally grown botanicals. When certified organic materials are not available, they opt for those cultivated without chemicals or synthetic inputs.

Many of these are ethically harvested in the wild, thus liberating them from conventional farming dependencies. When they review plant materials, work with their family of farmers, or check harvesting sites, they always take the health of their customers and the environment into serious consideration.

The benefits of supporting the organic movement and moving toward an organic lifestyle are immeasurable. Their offerings are also meticulously analyzed in their Quality Control Lab and sometimes sent to thirdparty labs for additional testing to ensure they are free from synthetic chemicals. For food, family, and future, Mountain Rose Herbs encourages you to be passionately organic!

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The Cork Block 4 SKU: A00354

$22.00 OUR PRICE Being flexible helps you to stay mobile and avoid injury. The block is used as a tool in many flexibility exercises. The block's main function is to decrease the distance between you and the ground, thus facilitating and modifying stretching poses to match your level of flexibility.

$55.00

$48.99 OUR PRICE

• HARD FOAM - Hardest and most dense foam roller (25% harder than the Rollga standard foam roller).

• AWARD WINNING - Runner's World Magazine editor's choice 2018.

• IMPROVED ACTIVATION & RECOVERY Simulate oxygen rich blood flow and improve muscle mobility and flexibility.

• IDEAL SHAPE - Contours fit your body to reach and target muscles while avoiding bones and tendons.

• CONVENIENT SIZE - 18'' length and ultra lightweight for easy travel.

• DURABLE - Professional grade heat sealed EPP foam that is easy to clean, doesn't lose form, and can hold over 2000 lbs.

• SUPPORT- Includes an easy to follow user guide and downloadable app.

Resistance Band Sets SKU: A00353

$14.99 OUR PRICE Uses for a wide variety of home exercises.

Genuine eco-friendly latex (not made from rubber bands which are cheaper and tend to break easily). Because of their composition, they are stronger and able to stretch further. Pack includes four exercise bands in four resistance levels: extra light, light, medium, and heavy.

Deluxe Studio Mat - Ink SKU: A00352 $40.00

$32.00 OUR PRICE

This exercise mat is 6mm thick for an extra soft, comfortable, and gentle surface to stretch and exercise on; turning any location into the prefect one for working out.

SKU: A00350

*All Foam Rollers come with a free carrying strap.

Unlike the arterial system, the lymphatic system does not have its own pump. It has no heart muscle to move the fluid around through its lymph vessels. There are just three ways to activate the flow of lymph away from the tissues it serves and back into the main pulmonary circulation. Lymphatic flow requires muscular contraction from exercise and movement, gravitational pressure, and internal massage to the valves of lymph ducts. Rebounding supplies all three methods of removing waste products from the cells and from the body.

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$45.00 • STANDARD FOAM - Hardest and most dense foam roller (25% harder than the Rollga standard foam roller).

• AWARD WINNING - Runner's World Magazine editor's choice 2018.

• IMPROVED ACTIVATION & RECOVERY - Simulate oxygen rich blood flow and improve muscle mobility and flexibility.

• IDEAL SHAPE - Contours fit your body to reach and target muscles while avoiding bones and tendons.

• CONVENIENT SIZE - 18'' length and ultra lightweight for easy travel.

• DURABLE - Professional grade heat sealed EPP foam that is easy to clean, doesn't lose form, and can hold over 2000 lbs.

• SUPPORT- Includes an easy to follow user guide and downloadable app.

The lymphatic system is the metabolic garbage can of the body. It rids you of toxins such as dead and cancerous cells, nitrogenous wastes, infectious viruses, heavy metals, and other assorted junk cast off by the cells. The movement performed in rebounding provides the stimulus for a 8””Loª@u@N”NNS8ª@ouN”@” potential poisons.

REBOUNDING IS GOOD FOR BALANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH

Standard Foam Roller - Blue or Grey SKU: A00347

THE DETOXIFICATION EFFECT OF REBOUNDING

48in Foldable Mini Fitness Trampoline Rebounder Exercise SKU: A00351 $300.00

$249.99

Rebounding can help work the muscles in the legs, increase your endurance, and strengthen your bones, among a number of other benefits. This type of exercise is gaining popularity because it’s gentle on the joints but allows you to work your cardiovascular system without taxing the body.

This durable and super fun trampoline is made of high quality stainless steel frame, and firm and flexible mesh to provide great bounce experience for kids and adults.

you relax! The same exercise that can release endorphins and give you energy can also help you sleep better at night. One of the other benefits of rebounding is improved mental performance. Rebounding helps circulate oxygen to the tissues, including your brain. It can help your whole family stay focused. Some studies have shown children with short attention spans can center and 8”L8V5RuV5ªN85ª”P Rebounding improves balance by improving the brain’s responsiveness to the inner ear.

Now combine JumpSport’s PlyoFit adapter for our fitness rebounders, and you will not only be working on balance but also strengthening your core and improving coordination.

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One of the benefits of rebounding is that it positively affects your body at a molecular and cellular level. Many oncologists recommend their patients start rebounding even after they are in remission to help cleanse the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is how your body gets rid of harmful things and is key to overall health. The lymphatic system also supports your immune system. So don’t stress if you run out of Airborne, just jump on your trampoline!

Hard Foam Roller - Black SKU: A00346

REBOUNDING IS GOOD FOR THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

M O T H E R H O O D S H O P Z FB A I T HT NBEO DSY S

Almost everyone has dealt oªNR‹ł5ª some łªSP Pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding, and holding a baby for hours are all major causes of back pain. Foam rollers are an effective tool for at home use often recommended by chiropractors to help back eliminate pain. Rolga foam rollers are specially designed to contour to your back to help release tension and bring oxygen to the muscles which in most cases can provide relief.

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$10.95

$8.75 OUR PRICE

More than just a familiar smell associated with Italian food, Basil Linalool Essential Oil has a green, herbaceous aroma with slightly sweet notes that come with remarkable remedial properties. If you are fighting a cold, use Basil Linalool to help combat groggy feelings.

10mL Item #: A00440

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Lavender Pre-Diluted Essential Oil Roll-On 10 mL Roll-on 10mL Item #: A00442 $9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

10mL Item #: A00443 $9.95

10mL Item #: A00449 $9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

$7.95 OUR PRICE NEW!

Patchouli Essential Oil 10ml Roll-on 10mL Item #: A00445 $7.95

Balance Essential Oil Blend 10ml Roll-on

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Defender™ Essential Oil Blend 10ml Roll-on 10mL Item #: A00444 $10.95

$8.75 OUR PRICE

$6.35 OUR PRICE NEW!

Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil 10mL Item #: A00451

10mL Item #: A00450

$7.95

$6.35 OUR PRICE NEW!

Clary Sage Essential Oil 10ml Roll-on 10mL Item #: A00447 P

$7.15 OUR PRICE NEW!

Germ Destroyer KidSafe Essential Oil 10ml Roll-on 10mL Item #: A00441 $9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

$10.95

$10.35 OUR PRICE

Passive Sunflower Diffuser Item #: A00344 $12.95

$10.35 OUR PRICE

Bring the scents of nature into your home with our Passive Lotus Diffuser. Reusable passive diffusion is a cost-effective, decorative way to bring your favorite essential oils to any room. A beautiful lotus-shaped top and natural beech wood base make this the perfect addition to your home or office.

TerraFuse™ Deluxe Diffuser BROWN • CREAM ITEM #: A00074 (BROWN) ITEM #: A00075 (CREAM) LARGE WATER RESERVOIR: 210ML COVERAGE: APPROX. 430 SQ. FEET

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

Passive Lotus Diffuser

DIMENSIONS: 6" WIDE X 5.25" HIGH

Item #: A00071

DIFFUSION TIME: 8 HOURS CONTINUOUS & INTERMITTENT SETTINGS

$54.95

$43.97 OUR PRICE

TerraFuse™ Diffuser BROWN • CREAM ITEM #: A00072 (BROWN) ITEM #: A00073 (CREAM) SMALL WATER RESERVOIR: 65ML COVERAGE: APPROX. 322 SQ. FEET DIFFUSION TIME: 4 HOURS CONTINUOUS & INTERMITTENT SETTINGS AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF DIMENSIONS: 4" WIDE X 5.5" HIGH $39.99

$34.95 OUR PRICE

$12.95

$10.35 OUR PRICE

Bring the scents of nature into your home with our Passive Lotus Diffuser.

Reusable passive diffusion is a cost-effective, decorative way to bring your favorite essential oils to any room. A beautiful lotus-shaped top and natural beech wood base make this the perfect addition to your home or office.

Spray Bottle 16oz

Item #: A00551

Item #: A00529

Smooth, soften, and detangle your hair with our Conditioning Detangler Spray. This nourishing spray combines a blend of Argan Oil and Jojoba proteins to smooth and separate your strands so that you can effortlessly comb and brush your locks. Enjoy the subtle citrusy and floral aroma while you naturally calm cowlicks, knots, flyaways, and unmanageable hair.

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Cleaning Oils Set

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Item #: A00552

$5.99 OUR PRICE

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$37.99 OUR PRICE

Do you love making your own DIY cleaners? Do you love the way your house smells right after a good cleaning? Then our Cleaning Set is perfect for you! The essential oils in this set are known for their crisp clean smell, getting rid of the toughest dirt and improving any DIY cleaners.

Organic Relax Synergy Blend 10 ml NEW!

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$14.49 OUR PRICE

Powered by essential oils, vegan certified, and made in the USA, you can feel good about adding this product to your household routines. Purchase the concentrate individually or bundled with one of our 16 oz glass spray bottles.

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$9.99 OUR PRICE

Our immune systems are beat upon daily from the wear and tear of everyday life. Whether it stems from nutrient-poor diets, long days spent at work, or the tension and worry from our roles in family and life, our immune systems are constantly in need of a little pick me up. Organic Immune Aid Synergy is the solution to keep you on track, by giving you the boost you need to keep going. Organic Immune Aid Synergy contains the 100% USDA Certified Organic pure, undiluted essential oils of Frankincense Serrata, Tea Tree, Rosemary 1,8 Cineole, Lemon, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Orange Sweet.

Sparkling Laundry Blend 10ml Item #: A00556

$9.99 OUR PRICE

Organic Immune Aid Synergy Blend 10 ml

Fruit and Veggie Wash 8oz with Spray Bottle Item #: A00560

Item #: A00557

After any given day, there is nothing in this world that is better than just relaxing. Even if it was a fun, upbeat day the chaos can be overwhelming and all you need is some time to unwind. Organic Relax Synergy was created to help take relaxation to the next level by creating a calm state of mind and helping you to feel at ease. Organic Relax Synergy was created using the pure, undiluted USDA Certified Organic essential oils of Lavender, Marjoram, Mandarin, Patchouli, Geranium Egyptian, and Chamomile Roman.

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Swedish Dish Cloth

Item #: A00555

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Knockin' Noggin KidSafe Essential Oil Blend 10ml Roll-on

Conditioning Detangler Spray $9.49 OUR PRICE

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Hocus Focus™ KidSafe Blend Pre-Diluted Roll-on 10 mL Roll-on

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10mL Item #: A00496

Tension Relief Essential Oil Blend 10ml Roll-on $9.95

Basil Linalool Essential Oil

$9.49 OUR PRICE

Add the fresh, natural aroma of essential oils to your laundry day routine with our Sparkling Lavender Laundry Blend. This carefully formulated blend of Lemon, Lavender, Lavandin and more will help your laundry smell like fresh lavender.

Safe to use in both the washer and dryer, Sparkling Lavender naturally freshens and scents your laundry without the use of synthetic or artificial fragrances. When used as directed, it can safely be used on the whole family's laundry.

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Itch Away Roll On 10ml Item #: A00559

$8.99 OUR PRICE

Itch Away has a sweet, floral aroma that was formulated to help relieve the swelling, itching, redness, and discomfort associated with bug bites and minor skin irritations. Even though bites and skin irritations can happen all year long, it is more common during the summer months when the whole family spends more time outdoors. Enjoy your outdoor excursions without the worry when bites happen with Itch Away.

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Rechargeable Diffuser with Travel Pack - Wood Grain or Gold Item #: A00553 – Wood Grain Item #: A00554 – Gold

$44.99 OUR PRICE

Take your essential oils everywhere with Plant Therapy's Portable Diffuser, Travel Essential Oil Blend, and Travel Pack! This portable diffuser can go with you anywhere and diffuse for up to three hours continuously on battery power alone. With an easy USB charging option and 50 mL reservoir, you can slip this diffuser into your cupholder, plug it into USB power, and enjoy continuous diffusion until the water runs out, or select one of three intermittent diffusion settings. When plugged in, this diffuser will last up to 4-5 hours in continuous mode or 8-10 hours in intermittent mode.

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HERBS

Nettle Leaf C/S OG 4oz SKU: A00472

$6.50 OUR PRICE

Ginger Root C/S OG

Peppermint Leaf C/S OG

4oz SKU: A00473

4oz SKU: A00474

$9.50 OUR PRICE

$5.75 OUR PRICE

$7.00 OUR PRICE

HERBAL STEAM

Simple to make, this old-fashioned remedy is a favorite therapy for quickly and effectively relieving sinus congestion.

Herbs or essential oil of organic chamomile, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary or thyme.

Licorice Root C/S OG

Rosehips C/S OG

Raspberry Leaf C/S OG

4oz SKU: A00475

4oz SKU: A00476

4oz SKU: A00477

$6.75 OUR PRICE

$6.00 OUR PRICE

$4.75 OUR PRICE

Instructions

1. Use any of the above herbs or essential oils, or create a blend.

2. Place 2-3 tablespoons of dried herbs or 1-2 drops of essential oil into a large ceramic or glass bowl.

3. Boil water and pour over the herbs or essential oil, immediately placing a towel or lid over the bowl so that the oils being released do not escape.

4. Steep for 5 minutes (skip this step if using essential oils).

5. Place the bowl on a table or other surface where you can comfortably sit and hold your face over the bowl covering your head and the bowl with a large towel so that no steam can escape.

6. Make sure to keep your eyes closed and breathe deeply to inhale the therapeutic properties. Steam for 5-10 minutes.

Burdock Root C/S OG

Lemon Balm C/S OG

Oatstraw C/S OG

4oz SKU: A00478

4oz SKU: A00479

4oz SKU: A00480

$8.00 OUR PRICE

$9.00 OUR PRICE

$6.25 OUR PRICE

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Elder Berries Whole OG 4oz SKU: A00471

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Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils A Complete Guide

T”8”|@Nª7VªN”ªł”N”””o8@58ªª8PF8”@S‹”KªN inspires us to open the windows wide, do our own cleaning, sweep away the dirt and dreariness of winter, and welcome the wonderful scents of the outdoors.

And for those of us looking to avoid cleaning with the harsh chemicals found in store-bought products, spring cleaning with essential oils is a great alternative. Not only do you get a variety of beneficial oils to choose from, but your home is also left smelling truly amazing.

So ditch those rubber gloves and masks and take a look at some of today’s best DIY cleaning product recipes for the home.

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CARPETS

Plush surfaces like carpet feel great, especially during harsh winter months. However, they also tend to trap a lot of dirt and odors in their fibers.

Fortunately, we have two DIY rug cleaner recipes that will have them looking—and smelling—cleaner than ever in no time.

1. DIY Carpet Cleaning Powder Here’s a quick and easy DIY carpet cleaning powder recipe that can be used on soft surfaces all over your house: What you’ll need: • Container with shaker lid • 2 cups baking soda • Essential oils of your choice What you’ll do: 1. Put 1 cup of baking soda into a container.

2. Add 10-15 drops of essential oil. If you have kids, KidSafe Deodorizing Blend is a great choice. Otherwise, try creating your own combinations. Bergamot and Lemon essential oils, for example, make a scent that’s clean, fresh and slightly floral.

3. Add another cup of baking soda and 10-15 more drops of essential oil.

4. Shake well, sprinkle on carpets and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes before vacuuming.

KITCHENS

The heart of the home, the kitchen can be a tough place to keep clean, especially after a long winter of cooking and entertaining. But these tried and true DIY kitchen cleaners are up to the task–no matter how dirty, greasy or smelly.

1. All-Purpose Countertop Cleaner Make your surfaces shine with this DIY kitchen cleaner recipe that incorporates Tea Tree Essential Oil, known for its antiseptic properties. Great for countertops, sinks, and appliances, this recipe smells as great as it works! Or, for another great cleaner, try this: What you’ll need: • 1 cup peroxide (the regular kind that you find in a brown bottle) • 1 cup distilled water • 45 drops of Germ Destroyer or Germ Fighter • 1 teaspoon Castile Soap or Sal-Suds What you’ll do: 1. Add all ingredients to bottle and shake.

2. Spray and wipe off to clean.

3. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

BATHROOMS

Perhaps no other room in the house can benefit from the scent of essential oils as much as the bathroom. Used in conjunction with DIY all-purpose countertop cleaner, these DIY recipes for the bathroom bring a whole new level of clean and fresh to your facilities!

1. Bathroom Odor Obliterator Banish bathroom odors with this easy-to-use toilet spray.

What you’ll need: • 4-ounce spray bottle • Your choice of citrus essential oils • 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin • Water (add 0.5% Optiphen Plus to protect against bacteria) What you’ll do: 1. Put vegetable glycerin in the bottle.

2. Add 20 drops each of three essential oils of your choice.

3. Swirl to combine.

4. Add water to fill.

5. Shake before using.

6. Add to toilet water before using the restroom and again after if necessary.

2. Really Easy Bathroom Refresher This just might be the simplest DIY ever for keeping your bath smelling fresh!

What you’ll need: • New toilet paper roll • Essential oil of your choice What you’ll do: 1. Drop 4-6 drops of essential oil onto the inside of the tube, spreading them out as evenly as possible.

2. Avoid using the last few “rounds” of toilet paper.

3. DIY Toilet Bombs Drop these great-smelling disks in the bowl, scrub and flush for a clean everyone will appreciate.

What you’ll need: • 1-½ cups baking soda • 2/3 cup citric acid • 2 tablespoons vinegar • 60 drops Germ Destroyer or Germ Fighter essential oil blends • Tray, mold, or small muffin tin What you’ll do: 1. Mix baking soda and citric acid.

2. Add essential oils and mix again.

3. Slowly mix while spraying vinegar in.

4. When moist enough to stick (but not wet) put in a mold and dry for 2 hours.

5. Pop out of mold and store in the bathroom.

6. Drop in toilet, scrub, and flush, or just drop in for a quick refresh.

Natural Dish Soap LAVENDER SKU: A00183 UNSCENTED SKU: A00197 LEMON BURST SKU: A00196 16 fl. oz.

$8.49 OUR PRICE

Your family deserves a dish soap that is effective and safe.

This concentrated formula is made with plant-derived ingredients that are extra-gentle on your hard-working hands, while extra-tough on dirty dishes.

Delicate Wash UNSCENTED SKU: A00185 LAVENDER SKU: A00184

$10.99 OUR PRICE

Keep your favorite delicates in perfect form and spotlessly clean! Our Delicate Wash is designed to gently launder dress shirts, pants, and fine knit garments. Safe for use on silk, spandex, rayon, wool, cashmere, merino, mohair, and other delicate fabrics.

Stain Remover Spray 16 oz SKU: A00181

$10.99 OUR PRICE

You can have it all — stain-free clothing and truly safe stain solutions! This natural stain-lifting spray is truly amazing and makes it easy to treat mishaps so a simple spill never ruins an outfit ever again.

Oxygen Whitener Natural Bleach Alternative 41.09 oz SKU: A00182

$12.99 OUR PRICE 1 gal

SKU: A00617

$42.99 OUR PRICE

Never touch toxic whiteners again!

Our Oxygen Whitener is a truly safe and natural bleach alternative that whitens, brightens, and deep cleans. Safe for everyone in your family and ideal for those with skin sensitivities.

Sink Scrub LAVENDER SKU: A00193 BEACH SKU: A00194 CITRUS SKU: A00195 12.5 oz.

$11.95 OUR PRICE

Hate the chore of cleaning out a grimy, smelly sink? We’re right there with you. Make this task easier and faster with this gentle, aromatic Sink SCRUB™.

Zero Waste Dish Soap Bar 4 oz SKU: A00186

$6.99 OUR PRICE

Made with a grime-busting lineup of plant-derived and biodegradable ingredients, our Zero Waste Dish Soap Bar makes kitchen cleanup fast, easy, and eco-friendly! Free of dyes and synthetic fragrances it is safe for use on all dishware, cookware, bakeware, stainless steel, and more.

WHAT MAKES AN OIL KIDSAFE? In order for an essential oil to be classified as KidSafe, each chemical constituent found in the oil must be at a safe level that isn’t likely to cause any negative effects or harm on the child. In addition, the essential oil had to be safe enough to use topically without any major concerns of irritation or sensitization and safe enough to inhale through diffusion.

KidSafe Happy Place Blend 10mL Item #: A00055

Essential OILS

Whether you diffuse essential oils, use them in DIY cleaning or toiletry recipes, or use them for their medicinal benefits, we are confident Plant Therapy oils will be a favorite in your home.

We love and use Plant Therapy oils because they are top-quality oils at very affordable prices. Many people find themselves stuck between buying cheap, low-quality oils which are toxic and do more harm than good or paying extremely high prices for specific brands.

Any company can tell you that their oils come from trusted, third-party oil producers. When it comes down to it, an actual test result with the oil's chemical analysis speaks volumes! Plant Therapy oils are so safe that they have an entire line for children, and we are excited to offer several of them. Not only are the oils 100% safe for children, but they are effective too.

Organic Lemon 10mL Item #: A00063 $9.95

KidSafe Sniffle Stopper Blend 10mL Item #: A00052 $14.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

A cool, crisp and clean frosty winter forest.

KidSafe Nighty Night Blend 10mL Item #: A00051 $14.95

$11.95 OUR PRICE

Fresh, fruity, with a refreshing herbal and earthy undertone.

Organic Cinnamon Cassia 10mL Item #: A00086

$12.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

A sweet, happy scent suggesting an orchard of fresh, mixed fruit.

$7.15 OUR PRICE

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Warm, very spicy scent.

KidSafe Germ Destroyer Blend 10mL Item #: A00050 $11.95

$9.55 OUR PRICE

Fresh, green, and clean with a lightly vintage medicinal scent.

Organic Eucalyptus Globulus 10mL Item #: A00060

$7.15 OUR PRICE

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A very herbaceous scent with soft woody undertones.

KidSafe Calming the Child Blend 10mL Item #: A00049

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A soothing blend of herbal, floral and citrus.

$7.95 OUR PRICE

Fresh, zesty citrus scent.

$15.95 OUR PRICE

$19.95

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Organic Lavender 10mL Item #: A00058 $9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

Sweet, dry, herbaceous-floral scent.

KidSafe Knockin' Noggin Blend

Organic Bergamot

Organic Spearmint

Frankincense Carteri

10mL Item #: A00085

10mL Item #: A00067

10mL Item #: A00089

10mL Item #: A00056

$10.95

$9.95

$13.55 OUR PRICE

Crisp and sweet with light herbaceous undertones.

KidSafe Study Time Blend 10mL Item #: A00053 $9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

A distinct, clean burst of herbal aroma with a sweet, woody undertone.

Organic Lemongrass 10mL Item #: A00064 $7.95

$6.37 OUR PRICE

Fresh-oily, lemony, tea-like scent.

Organic Peppermint 10mL Item #: A00066 $7.95

$6.37 OUR PRICE

A fresh, cool, sweet grassyminty scent.

MOTHERHOOD SHOP Z ESSENTIAL OILS

Our KidSafe line of products is our way of empowering families to choose which essential oil blends and single essential oils they could safely use with their children.

We want you to be able to easily find essential oils that are not only effective but are truly safe to use on or around your children with both topical application and diffusion.

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Citrusy and fruity with a warm spicy floral quality.

Organic Spearmint has a sweet mint scent.

Green, Balsamic, with Lemon-wood.

Organic Juniper Berry

Organic Tea Tree

Lime Steam Distilled

10mL Item #: A00061

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10mL Item #: A00091

$7.15 OUR PRICE

10mL Item #: A00090 $7.95

$7.15 OUR PRICE

Green wood, medicinal scent.

Sweet green citrus scent.

Organic Rosemary 1,8-Cineole

Organic Oregano

Organic Clary Sage

10mL Item #: A00065

10mL Item #: A00087

10mL Item #: A00076

$11.95

$11.95

$9.55 OUR PRICE

Smelling of fresh-cut grass.

$9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

Powerful, fresh, woodyherbaceous scent.

$9.55 OUR PRICE

Intense green, slightly medicinal herbaceous scent.

$19.95

$15.95 OUR PRICE

A sweet, happy scent suggesting an orchard of fresh, mixed fruit.

Organic Citronella

Organic Patchouli

Vetiver

10mL Item #: A00059

10mL Item #: A00069

10mL Item #: A00092

$7.95

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$10.95

$8.75 OUR PRICE

$14.95

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Lemony citrus type scent, though it is much softer than actual lemon with subtle wood tones.

Rich, earthy, woody, "wine" scent.

Powerful earthy, woody, smoky scent.

Organic Clove Bud

Organic Ylang Ylang Complete

Defender™ Blend

10mL Item #: A00070 $9.95

$7.95 OUR PRICE

Spicy and rich like actual cloves.

10mL Item #: A00068 $14.95

$12.95

10mL Item #: A00088 $12.95

$10.35 OUR PRICE

Bright, sweet, fruity aroma.

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Generation 3 Glass Bottle 0mo+ slow flow 3 oz. SKU: A00261

$19.99 OUR PRICE Generation 3 Glass Bottle 3mo+ variable flow 6 oz. SKU: A00262

$21.99 OUR PRICE

Designed to provide the most natural feeding experience possible for you and your baby. The orthodontic thumb-shaped teat mimics the shape of a mother’s nipple during breastfeeding, and the offset position allows you to feed your baby without completely inverting the bottle. Our glass bottles are made from temperature-resistant borosilicate glass, making them safe to heat and freeze and perfect for storing breast milk!

New Mom Starter Pack 5 oz. SKU: A00237 $39.99

Why Glass is Better Than Plastic Glass drinking prodharsh chemicals that can seep into your

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$17.99 OUR PRICE

Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base

food/drink. Glass prodL

SKU: A00238

ucts can also be cleaned

$20.99

$18.40 OUR PRICE

Easy to use. No small parts. No assembly required.

Simply suction to your breast and let the pump do the work for you as it draws your milk using suction.

at high temperatures, again with no potential for harmful chemicals melting onto anything you're consuming. When you heat up

Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Nipple Shield with Orthodontic Nipple - 1pc

a plastic container that may have BPA, those toxic chemicals can leach onto your

1 pc

food, creating a health hazard for your body.

$16.99

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gards to glass baby bottles however; we recommend getting a silicone cover by Haaka. This is for obvious reasons, if the baby or yourself drops the glass bottle, you’ll have quite a dangerous mess to clean up. Keep yourself and baby safe, while also being eco friendly and healthy to your bodies! We hope you can see why Glass is Definitely Better Than Plastic.

Silicone Milk Collector

Pop the Haakaa Silicone Milk Collector inside your bra to collect let-down throughout the day and save every precious drop of your liquid gold!

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Our new mom starter pack is the perfect way to get started on your breast feeding journey. Either as a gift for yourself or another mommy, our starter pack includes all our best selling breast feeding items to get you started. Contains 150 ml/5 oz Silicone Breast Pump, Silicone Flower Stopper, Silicone Cap, and Disposable Breast Pads.

SKU: A00311

$14.08 OUR PRICE

The Haakaa Breastfeeding Nipple Shield is a world-first design made of 100% soft silicone, with an extended nipple that puts space between your nipple and your baby’s mouth.

If your little one bites down, pulls away, or if you have inverted or cracked nipples, you will still be able to breastfeed with ease and comfort. Our Nipple Shields suction onto your breast, giving you a hands-free breastfeeding experience.

The orthodontic nipple is thumb-shaped to replicate the shape of a mother’s nipple during breastfeeding, making it more readily accepted by your baby.

Generation 3 Silicone Glass Bottle Cover 3 oz. SKU: A00263

$14.99 OUR PRICE 6 oz. SKU: A00264

$14.99 OUR PRICE

Protect your Haakaa Gen. 3 Glass Baby Bottles with a Gen. 3 Silicone Glass Bottle Cover! They're made entirely of safe, food-grade silicone and fit snugly around your glass bottle to increase your grip and help minimize the chance of your bottle being dropped.

The raised edges and non-slip surface allow for an easier grip when preparing milk or feeding your little one.

As a mom and pediatric nurse, Monica, the owner of Molly's Suds, lost her newborn baby, Molly. She knew Molly was serving our mighty God, but the nurse in her yearned to understand what could have caused her stillbirth. She began to read everything she could about stillbirths and uncovered the truth behind toxic products in our stores today, and thus Molly's Suds was born. We love this company because it is local to our creative office and always safe for you, your

It’s time to revamp your household cleaning products!

Begin by throwing away anything that has toxins! Read your labels on your products. This should be the first thing you do before you buy a product, but also the first thing you do when going through your current stash and eliminating toxic products. If there are ingredients you don’t recognize, research them. Your research will help you understand what an ingredient is, its benefits, its consequences, and what is unknown or undecided about it. From this research, weigh the pros or cons. Once you decide whether or not it is safe for your home, toss it out.

Don't feel bad about throwing toxic products away. It’s not a wasteful because it’s poison. Your family's health is priceless!

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Molly's Suds came about unexpectedly.

family, and the planet. Safe for those with sensitive skin, superior cleaning, and only the best ingredients you will absolutely love making this a staple in your household.

To order: go to page 45 or call 1-888-990-7763 select option 2

In the United States alone, 80,000 chemicals were approved for use by the TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) and yet only 200 of the toxins were tested for human safety.

Defender™ Glass Cleaner Concentrate

Each year the list of chemicals changes.

Furthermore, a report by the US Department

8 oz SKU: A00093

of Health and Human Services proves that

$10.95

$8.75 OUR PRICE

This naturally-derived, plantbased cleaner effortlessly cleans windows and mirrors leaving a streak-free surface.

mothers pass chemicals to their babies via pregnancy and breastmilk. Newborn baby cord blood and amniotic fluid had multiple non-natural toxins detected in it! Traces of nearly 300 of the chemicals were from toxins in food, personal care, environmental, and household products. Moncia knew right then that she had a responsibility to teach others about these toxins and make a difference.

Which is why I as a Holistic Product Researcher Purchaser stand by this company entirely. A product that will not only help clean your sheets but also support a mission.

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Unscented Wrinkle Releaser

COPPER SKU: A00211

8 oz SKU: A00082

$16.99

$13.60 OUR PRICE

BLACK SKU: A00212 $16.99

$12.80 OUR PRICE

This Jarmazing soap pump is a duo of an American classic, vintage-inspired lid and dispenser with a genuine 16 ounce glass Ball canning jar. It holds a full pint of liquid soap, lotion, and more.

$10.95

$8.75 OUR PRICE

Effortlessly smooth wrinkles from clothing, linen and other fabrics with our Unscented Wrinkle Releaser. This easy-to-use spray relaxes fabric fibers to release moderate wrinkles and help reduce static. Ideal for rushed mornings or travel, this spray is convenient and safe for the whole family.

Super Powder Laundry Detergent $20.99 $19.99 OUR PRICE $47.99 $44.99 OUR PRICE 60 oz. (60 loads)

1 G (160 loads)

OCEAN MIST SKU: A00191

OCEAN MIST SKU: A00188

UNSCENTED SKU: A00192

UNSCENTED SKU: A00189

LAVENDER SKU: A00190

LAVENDER SKU: A00187

Super-powered with active enzymes and earth-derived ingredients, our Super Powder is designed to tackle your dirtiest laundry — all while remaining super-safe both for people and the planet. Enzymes easily strip away stains and odors — independent testing showed better results than All Free and Clear and Tide Original Powder! Active enzymes help reduce pilling on fabric and helps to whiten dingy whites and brightens fading colors. Proved to be safe and gentle on sensitive skin.

Wool Dryer Balls 6-Pack 6 ct SKU: A00081 $12.95

$10.35 OUR PRICE

Made of 100% New Zealand wool, the Extra Large Wool Dryer Balls 6-Pack is an eco-friendly way to soften clothing for every member of your family.

Wool Dryer Balls also help the air circulate throughout your laundry and help reduce static. All-natural and chemical-free, you can replace dryer sheets with this reusable alternative. Each ball lasts for up to 1,000 dryer loads.

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Our Classic Pacifier may be little but they are so mighty. Not only are they perfect for newborns and toddlers but they also are amazing for NICU babies. The notch featured at the top allows NICU baby's tubes to have easy access. Our scalloped handle is also lightweight making sure it doesn't weigh down the pacifier. The Classic Pacifier also features 3 vent holes so baby is less likely to conduct a rash from drool.

Another great feature is this pacifier is all one piece.

Meadow

Rosewood

Heron

SKU: A00461

SKU: A00465

SKU: A00519

TerraCotta

Dusty Sage

Sparrow

SKU: A00460

SKU: A00467

SKU: A00466

$10.00

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Meadow

Rosewood

SKU: A00462

SKU: A00463

Heron

Terracotta

SKU: A00518

$10.00

SKU: A00464

$8.00 OUR PRICE

Coverall Bib - Size 2T-4T $24.00 $19.99 OUR PRICE These bibs are waterproof and perfect for every day activies such as eating, coloring, painting, and more! They feature long sleeves so that no mess gets on baby/toddler. Our Coverall Bibs are made with 100% Recycled Polyester. They are OEKO-TEX Standard.

NEW!

Starburst SKU: A00452

NEW!

Clementine SKU: A00455

Is Silicone A Safe Alternative to Plastic?

Bright colors, easy to clean, unbreakable, fun prints- it is easy to see why silicone products have taken over the kids and baby market. The benefits are many but the question in many parent’s minds is the same: is silicone safe for my child?

The answer is yes, but there is a “ but.”

First of all: What is silicone?

Silicone, not to be confused with silicon ( a naturally occurring substance and the second most abundant element on Earth after oxygen) is a man made polymer created by adding carbon and/or oxygen to silicon.

TheFDA has approved food grade silicone as safe - meaning it will not react with other materials or release hazardous compounds when heated.

It is considered a “ food-safe substance”which is why it can now be found in numerous baby bottle nipples, plates, sippycups, baking dishes, kitchen utensils, mats and even toys.

Unfortunately, in the past, government agencies have been known to allow chemicals that leach into everyday use products.

My rule of thumb is to play it safe and minimize chemicals that have the potential to leach until there is clear evidence they do not.

It is the precautionary principal: basically I do not want my family, and especially my kids, to be guinea pigs while companies test out the safety of their products on us (i.e.

BPA was allowed in baby feeding products for years until the government realized it is an endocrine disrupting chemical that affects the hormones of small children, and even now it is still allowed in toys and other items marketed toward kids).

Another factor that is important to consider is the purity of the silicone: Not all silicone is created equal.

Some less expensive silicone products can contain fillers. Pay attention to the grade. The purest is medical grade, followed by platinum grade, and then food grade, and finally no grade at all. If choosing platinum or food grade (especially if brightly colored), confirm it is tested and free of lead and fillers.

Finally, it is important to confirm the silicone, especially brightly colored silicone, has undergone lead testing, since the colorants could be a source of lead. Most children’s product will specify they are BPA and lead free; if they do not ask the manufacturer.

One more thing to consider: the environment.

The idea behind silicone being eco friendly is

that you can reuse it. However, silicone will not biodegrade. So, while better than plastic from a chemical perspective, environmentally there are better options.

Bottom line?

Here is when we consider it safe, or not, to use silicone products.

1. COOKING\BAKING Best to Minimize or Avoid Even though the FDA says it is safe to use silicone under high heat, there are some studies (like this one) that question how stable silicone is when exposed to extreme heat. These studies have found that small amounts of certain compounds called siloxanes can leach from silicone when it is exposed to both fat and temperatures over 350 F. While the amount of siloxanes leaching is very small, these compounds have been linked to reproductive impairment, liver changes, and some may be endocrine disrupting.

If you bake once or twice a year, it is OK to continue to use silicone products. However if you are an avid baker it is best to avoid baking in silicone every day at very high temperatures.

2. MEALTIME AND DRINKS The good news is that absolutely no siloxanes have been found to leach from silicone products that are not exposed to very high heat and fat, like baby nipples (here is a really in depth study on that). Thus, it is safe to use food grade silicone for place mats, drinks, and meals served to kids. Used in this capacity, it is a safe and convenient alternative to plastic.

Thanks to its flexibility, light weight, easy cleaning, and hygienic and hypoallergenic properties (it has no open pores to harbor bacteria), it is especially convenient for snack containers, bibs, mats, and protective sleeves.

3. PLAY Once again, as an alternative to plastic silicone toys and teether can be an alternative.

I still prefer natural materials like wood and 100% natural rubber especially for teethers and pacifiers.

As with everything, mix things up at home. Don’t rely only on silicone!

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Turn a mason jar into

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$6.99 OUR PRICE

These nipples are designed for an easy latch and even easier cleaning—our parents find that the flow control and ventilation system built right into this nipple help reduce colic and gas without any hard to clean (and easy to lose extra pieces.)

DIY Kit 4 oz. SKU: A00252 8 oz. SKU: A00253

$19.99 OUR PRICE

One pack of Mason Bottle Nipples can do the work of a whole baby bottle system if you’ve already got jars at home, helping you save space, save money, and save the planet.

Save yourself the clutter and the cost by putting that cupboard full of mason jars to good use!

The Mason Bottle DIY Kit includes everything you need to convert your own mason jars into easy to clean, cost effective glass baby bottles.

Mason jars are freezer safe so you can easily store breast milk in the mason jars and then warm and serve from the same jar -AND- you can use the jars to store homemade baby food.

The Original Mason Bottle 8 oz. SKU: A00255 $13.99

$11.18 OUR PRICE

The Original Mason Bottle is a budget-friendly option that makes transitioning between breastfeeding your baby and bottle feeding a breeze!

Silicone Sippy Straw SKU: A00259 $13.99

$11.18 OUR PRICE

Now that your baby is all grown up and ready to move on to a sippy cup, there is no need to buy another bottle! Simply add the straw insert to your mason jar!

Silicone Baby Bottle Silicone Sleeve 8 oz. SKU: A00257 P

$7.18 OUR PRICE

The Mason jar is durable and unlikely to break; however, if you want added support or a better grip while feeding your baby, these silicone sleeves are a great addition!

SKU: A00258 $19.99

$15.99 OUR PRICE

This Silicone Baby Bottle is free of BPA, BPS, lead, phthalates and other harmful chemicals making it safe for your baby! It's lightweight, durable and easy to clean.

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Baby Wash SWEET ORANGE

SKU: A00167

CALMING LAVENDER CASTILE 160mL $9.99

BABY WASH SKU: A00168

SKU: A00169

SIMPLYNONsSCENTS

$8.29 OUR PRICE

It's a cruelty-free, safe, moisturizing hand and body wash for everyone in the family. Castile soap is known to be great at killing germs; so it’s also perfect for DIY household cleaners. Dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation, it’s effective and mild for delicate baby skin and hair, and chosen by hospital NICUs. And NO artificial fragrance, triclosan, phthalates, parabens or sulfates.

Kids Uber-Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 40

Baby Face Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 40 To order: go to page 45 or call 1-888-990-7763 select option 2

TOP 5 HARMFUL INGREDIENTS IN YOUR BODY WASH

FACE STICK 160mL $9.99

3 oz. SKU: A00166

SKU: A00165

$8.25

Free of toxic chemicals, this cruelty-free sunscreen glides on smoothly and is infused with organic calendula and soothing organic aloe to keep that sweet baby skin soft and moisturized. P.S. You don’t have to be a baby to benefit — use this to keep your cheeks baby soft!

$14.99

$13.99 OUR PRICE

There’s plenty of calming organic colloidal oatmeal and organic shea butter in this creamy uber-sensitive mineral sunscreen lotion. Thoughtfully formulated so that it’s nonirritating and gentle for sensitive skin, this is a reef-friendly, non-toxic, cruelty-free sunscreen with non-nano zinc — that sits on top of the skin rather than being absorbed, so it can scatter sun rays.

Deodorant Stick CALMING LAVENDER SKU: A00140 GINGER FRESH SKU: A00142 SIMPLYNONsSCENTS 3 oz $9.99

SKU: A00141

$8.99 OUR PRICE

This cruelty-free stick is formulated especially for sensitive skin, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation.

Moisturizer - Simplicity

Shampoo & Body Wash

300mL SKU: A00173

SIMPLICITY SKU: A00171

$14.99 Moisturizer - Serenity 300mL SKU: A00343

$14.99

Jack N' Jill's Natural Bath Time range encompasses the natural beauty & life of Australia in a bottle of goodness.

Using native extracts and organic oils to beautifully clean and nourish your family, this gentle formula is non-irritating and perfect for sensitive skin and creating rich, long-lasting bubbles that kids will love.

Bubble Bath - Serenity 300mL SKU: A00170

$12.99

Jack N' Jill's Natural Bath Time range encompasses the natural beauty and life of Australia in a bottle of goodness, using native extracts and organic oils to beautifully clean and nourish your family. The Serenity range is a tranquil and soothing unique aromatherapy blend with native Australian White Cyprus extract, Australian Lavender oil, Clary Sage oil, and Chamomile oil. This Serenity Bubble Bath contains natural extracts and hydrating ingredients to provide an enriching and fun bath time experience.

Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and absorbs anything you put on it.

Whatever it absorbs obviously goes into your body, even harmful/toxic chemicals.

Did you ever think those harmful chemicals could be coming from your body wash? Let’s look at the top 5 harmful ingredients that are commonly found in generic body washes.

SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES) This is a common ingredient used to create foam. This ingredient, however, is far from gentle or safe. Not only is it a skin irritant, but it can also contain 1,4-dioxane. 1,4-dioxane is a hormone disruptor and can be linked to breast cancer.

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) This is another ingredient that creates the foam. It is very similar to SLES but can have worse side effects. It’s a skin irritant for one, but it can also permanently damage your eye tissue. Not to mention that when it gets absorbed into the body, it can mimic estrogen. That opens a variety of hormone disruption issues.

SWEETNESS SKU: A00172 300mL

$12.99 OUR PRICE

Jack N' Jill's Natural Bath Time range encompasses the natural beauty & life of Australia in a bottle of goodness.

Using native extracts and organic oils to beautifully clean and nourish your family, this gentle formula is non-irritating and perfect for sensitive skin and creating rich, long-lasting bubbles that kids will love.

CAREFUL AROUND THE EYES! Castile-based soap is not “no-tear” please use extra care and only with the self-foaming bottle.

Children are typically more vulnerable to chemicals than adults. A child’s skin is 30 percent thinner than an adult’s, and can absorb greater amounts of chemicals from the skin surface. In an online survey of more than 3,300 parents, EWG found that the average child is exposed through body care products to 27 chemicals a day that have not been found safe for children, including some associated with cancer, brain and nervous system damage, allergies and hormone disruption. These chemicals are common ingredients in baby shampoo, lotion, diaper cream, sunscreen, and a number of other children's body care products. Do your part to help reduce your child's toxic load!

PROPYLENE GLYCOL (antifreeze) If knowing this is antifreeze isn't enough for you, let’s chat about what other side effects this chemical can have. It can cause immunotoxicity, which in short basically means disruption of your immune system due to exposure to toxic chemicals. Propylene Glycol can also affect your respiratory system, creating chronic coughs or other health ailments.

TRICLOSAN (antibacterial and antifungal agent) This ingredient is actually banned for use in Canada and Japan in cosmetic products. In children, this ingredient can cause allergies. In tap water, if it’s bonded with chlorine, it can create chloroform, a potential carcinogen.

COCAMIDOPROPYL (foaming agent) Similar to the previous foaming agents, it can create immunotoxicity. It’s known to also create skin irritation like burning, itching and even blistering.

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SKU: A00372

$59.99 OUR PRICE 34% SAVINGS The DuoSmart Thermometer offers both ear and forehead temperature measurement modes for accurate results delivered in 1-second. Additional features: it can switch between C/F, has auto shutoff, and provides a simple 2-click data sharing feature through email. Suitable for all ages. Batteries included (2 x AAA batteries).

Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub, Pacific Pebble

Dapper Snappers $9.99 $7.99 OUR PRICE

SKU: A00412

Dapper Snappers are awesome belts that tighten up the waist band so your toddler’s pants don’t fall off! No need for pants with adjustable waistbands.

BLACK SKU: A00274

NAVY SKU: A00275

$59.99 OUR PRICE This tub can do it all. Easily converts from baby to toddler bathtub with support and seat. The soft mesh sling cradles newborns, and the insert helps keep infants and new sitters from slipping and sliding.

Then, everything removes to make space for a toddler tub. With a convenient hook for drying and plug for easy draining and cleaning, you will love using this with your children!

SKU: A00413

$74.99 OUR PRICE

This Teething Dribble Bib Helps Massage Sore Gums AND Get Those Little Teeth to Break Through ...

The attached soft and pliable silicone teether offers a safe and satisfying chew for your little one! It even has an innovative dimpled design, to massage sore gums and help those teeth break through.

Easy to clean in the washing machine, this must-have dribble bib with a difference means no more dropped and dirty teethers!

The Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat is cute, convenient, and it helps support little ones as you sit them up to interact with the world around them (Hello, world!). The soft fabrics and wide base help little ones relax in cushy comfort. And the best part?

It folds flat—making it easy to store or take with you on the go! Your little one will love playing with the linkable toys (they're turtle-y cute!), and you'll love how easy it is to clean—just remove the seat pad and pop it in the washing machine!

Where development comes into play Security & Happiness: A comfy and supportive upright seat on a wide, sturdy base lets your baby see and interact with their surroundings.

Gross Motor: As babies reach for the linkable toys and pull them up, they're helping to strengthen their gross motor skills.

Curiosity & Discovery: Two linkable toys within reach to teethe, clack & spin help keep your baby entertained at home or on the go!

BABY BABY SKU: A00278

SIMPLE CLASSIC SKU: A00280

Evenflo Pivot Modular Travel System With SafeMax Car Seat, Casual Gray SKU: A00391

$279.99 OUR PRICE

Saro Baby Ring Teether

The Evenflo Pivot Modular Travel System is a carriage, stroller, and car seat combo. It is a durable travel system that includes the SafeMax Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat and SafeZone Base and has been front and side tested for safety. The modular frame can be configured with up to 6 modes of use allowing your child to be parent-facing or forward-facing. While the stroller can easily convert to carriage mode, toddler mode, or a frame stroller with infant car seat. The toddler seat has a max. weight of 50 lbs, with height max of 38 inch. The car seat has a max weight of 35 lbs and up to 32 inch.

SKU: A00276 - Mint SKU: A00700 - Pink SKU: A00701 - Blue

$9.99 OUR PRICE

This ring teether is made up of both wood and silicone which provides great sensory stimulation for your baby! It is bisphenol-A and phthalate free so your child can touch, bite or suck it without any risk.

Natural Rubber Owl Sleeping Teether SKU: A00314

$10.99 $9.66 OUR PRICE Made of 100% pure natural rubber from the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis. No joints, cracks, or edges.

Soft & gentle material against baby’s mouth.

Perfect size - easy for baby to hold!

Baby Doppler Sonoline B Plus Water Resistant Fetal Doppler, Red SKU: A00374

$79.99 OUR PRICE Sonoline B handheld Heartbeat Monitor is the best quality equipment used by expectant mothers to monitor and hear the baby’s heartbeat whenever they want, even when they are out and about! The heart rate can be seen on the clear backlit LCD screen and the sound can be heard via the built in speaker. It is battery operated so it is fully portable and amazingly lightweight - with only 2xAA batteries required it can continuously run on for at least 10 hours..

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Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat - Honeydew Drop Cheeky Chompers $19.99 $15.99 OUR PRICE

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DuoSmart Thermometer with App Forehead & Ear Infrared - All Ages

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IN‹R”@‹”ªNWV8”VNN”Nª@uVoª””S@ P We know that you already have so much to do, so we wanted to highlight items that would make your transition into motherhood easier. Even if this isn’t your first child and you’re expecting again, these items will be so helpful for you! From lactation massagers to nursing pillows, we have your motherhood necessities covered!

Keababies Fitted Crib Sheet

NEW!

CLOUD 2pck SKU: A00622 ROSE 2pck SKU: A00621

$29.99 OUR PRICE

SwaddleMe Original Swaddle - Whimsy Floral

As a parents ourselves, we understand that sleep plays a crucial role in your child's mental and physical developments. Ensuring a relaxing and safe sleep environment can help your baby get the sleep that they need.

$19.99 OUR PRICE

Soft, gentle and breathable: Keababies 2-pack fitted crib sheets your must-have nursery bedding crib sheet

NEW! To order: go to page 45 or call 1-888-990-7763 select option 2

Create the perfect nursery environment for a restful sleep with our KeaBabies Fitted Crib Sheets.

Made with soft and breathable premium jersey cotton, our temperature-regulating fitted bed sheet is perfect for all year round. Let your baby sleep in comfort!

2-Pack Fitted Crib Sheets - Each crib sheet set comes with 2 fitted crib sheets, that fits standard nursery crib mattresses sized at 52” x 28” and height of 3” to 8”.

SKU: A00379

Swaddle your little girl with this floral cotton muslin blanket. These lightweight cotton blankets feature a blend of fragrant leaves and flowers. Ideal for spring newborn photo shoots, or any time you want to treat your baby girl to a bouquet in fabric form, you will love holding her in the comfort of a perfectly placed swaddle.

Deluxe Washcloths

NEW!

BLUE 6 ct SKU: A00542 PINK 6 ct SKU: A00543

$14.99 OUR PRICE

Tired of cheaply made cotton muslin washcloths that cause redness on your baby's delicate skin? These ACTIVE+ Bamboo Washcloths are what you are looking for! Made of premium bamboo rayon blend, which is buttery soft and gentle on skin. Bamboo is an organic and natural fiber which has natural absorbency and dries well, making it the perfect baby bath towel for newborns, infants and toddlers. We love it so much and we know you'll love it too!

PINK GRAY

CLASSIC GRAY

TRENDY BLACK

Original Diaper Backpack TRENDY BLACK SKU: A00308

CLASSIC GRAY SKU: A00234

PINK GRAY SKU: A00517

$39.99 OUR PRICE

The KeaBabies Diaper Bag is carefully thought out and designed to be both functional and stylish for today’s moms and dads.

Featuring a wide opening of 12" by 9.8" and a back access zipper, you can search for your stuff with ease. Our KeaBabies Diaper Backpack can fit items for up to three children for the whole day. Filled with multiple functional pockets, your bag will not be in a mess. Packing and unpacking is made easier and happier!

Silverette Nipple Cups 5 oz. SKU: A00232

$59.99 OUR PRICE

Silverette are small cups crafted out of pure 925 silver that fit over and help to protect nipples while breastfeeding. Silver is a natural antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial metal that also contains anti-inflammatory agents. It heals and prevents cuts, wounds, cracks, soreness, and infections.

Forest Friends Swaddle 4-Pack SKU: A00378 $50.00

NEW!

These cups are essential for anyone who wants to prevent or who is experiencing issues with sore, cracked nursing nipples. Silverette cups are easy and comfortable to use – and no additional creams or lotions are necessary.

SKU: A00272

$24.97 OUR PRICE

This waistband comes with a separate pouch insert containing specially formulated heating elements combined with aromatic and therapeutic herbs like lavender, chamomile, lemon grass, peppermint, and spearmint along with specially formulated heating elements like wheat and flax seed.

Pink Rose Securty Blankie 2pck SKU: A00622 $19.99 OUR PRICE Grey Stripped Security Blankie 2pck SKU: A00623 $19.99 OUR PRICE

Happy Tummi

As parents, we want our babies to be as comfortable and happy as possible and we know stomach upset is one of the first things to get in the way of that! Happy Tummi is a 100% natural herbal remedy to relieve fussy babies suffering from gas, colic, cramps, sleeplessness, indigestion, acid reflux, constipation and food sensitivities, providing instant relief to stop crying.

$37.99 OUR PRICE

Soft, breathable, pre-washed four pack of muslin swaddles made from our 100% natural cotton muslin. Use this swaddle as a stroller or nursing cover, changing pad cover, burp cloth, tummy time blanket and more. The breathable fabric helps reduce the risk of overheating while the generous size makes swaddling a breeze.

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Our Newcastle Blankie, also referred to as a security blanket, is an essential part of childhood. This cuddly and much-loved item can save many parents from sleepless nights or stress-filled outings, and let’s be honest, it basically becomes part of the family. What’s better than one blankie? Two identical blankies, so you can rest assured you always have a back-up.

• Size: 16" x 16" (40cm x 40cm) • Material: 100% Natural Bamboo Muslin

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Support Pod Infant Feeding & Support Pillow TROPICAL PRINT

SKU: A00236

ELEPHANTS, LIONS, & ZEBRAS

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Dr. Talbot's Support Pod Infant Feeding & Support Pillow is multi-functional, making it the perfect companion to use as your baby grows. When your baby is first born, this pillow is there to help make nursing easier. It raises your baby to a more natural feeding position, making feeding more comfortable for you both. It also gives your baby a place to lounge comfortably until they're able to roll over and start becoming more mobile. It is great to use for tummy time, encouraging baby to lift their head which strengthens their neck, upper arms, and chest muscles. Once your child can roll over and lift their head on their own, This pillow can be used to help prop up baby as they learn to sit independently.

Birthing Ball - 26” PEARL WHITE SKU: A00230 PEBBLE BEIGE SKU: A00309 SOFT SILVER SKU: A00310

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The Baby Bump ball is proven to hold its air and shape for more than 5 years after its initial inflation and with the Matte/Pearl grip this ball will not slip and stays clean. The base legs work as kick stands to keep the ball safely stationary; it will not roll around or out from under you and keep the ball upright. The sturdy quality of the ball makes it adjustable; you can inflate or deflate it to reach desired height and firmness. Pump included.

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Lactation Massager SKU: A00231 $29.99

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Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience that many new mothers look forward to. Unfortunately, for many, the experience comes with challenges, such as engorgement, plugged ducts, over- or under-supply, and other breastfeeding issues that can take away from their positive experience. These problems can be painful, stressful, and lead many moms to end their breastfeeding journey earlier than planned.

The LaVie Lactation Massager is the answer to these challenges, and is a must-have tool for every breastfeeding and pumping mom. By using the Lactation Massager, mothers are able to experience a better breastfeeding journey and focus on what matters most, their baby.

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Nursing Pads - 30 count SKU: A00130 $7.99

Our organic nursing pads have everything you need for great-fitting leakage protection. They are soft and natural with a slightly cupped shape, while at the same time high absorbing, thin and discrete.

We are truly convinced that a high performing product is possible without the adhesive, as our pads stay in place anyway. Try for yourself! With Eco by Naty you are assured that only natural materials will ever be against your skin.

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Eco by Naty Diapers | 0% oil 5@Nª‹RRu@łª Eco-friendly diapers with 0% oil plastic on baby's skin. Certified by independent institutes. No nasty chemicals. Tested twice in independent laboratory.

Understanding Generic Diapers When you think of caring for your baby we as mothers do this with a lot of care and intentionality. A few years ago I switched from

cotton diapers to bamboo, for my two youngest Amelia and Zion. There are many factors that go into choosing the best diapers, from fit, comfort, cost, to all the hidden chemicals that can be found in diapers. Children spend a sufficient amount of time in diapers in their first few years, on average let’s say they are in diapers for two years, that is 730 days!

730 days of wearing diapers all day long! Having the best chemical free diapers is so important, because diapers can contain hazardous chemicals that can harm your baby’s health.

Let’s take a look at a few reasons why it is important to understand what can be found in conventional diapers and how we can protect our babies from being exposed to hazardous chemicals.

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Naty nappies have 0% oil-based plastic on your baby’s skin, and 0% nasty chemicals. You don’t have to drive yourself crazy worrying about nappy rash or scary reactions, as only plant-based materials ever touch your baby’s skin. The core of our nappy is made from 100% FSC certified wood pulp, which is not only totally natural, but really good at sucking up liquid. The other layers are made of natural biodegradable materials making the diaper breathable and comfortable on skin.

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Did you know that by law, diaper manufacturers are not required to disclose the component parts of diapers, for example the source of— fragrance, inner layer, trade secret. Chemicals like, vocs, sap, dioxins, dyes, inks, fragrances, to name a few, these chemicals have toxic effects on your baby.

How bizarre right, but truly this is why it is our responsibility to do the research to make the best choices for our family.

Let’s get into a few of the potentially harmful and toxic ingredients in conventional diapers: SAP, what is it and what’s the danger?

SAP stands for Super Absorbent Polymer, and they are man-made tiny crystals that absorb urine and moisture. SAP has also been found in tampons and pads and it’s been linked to toxic-shock syndrome.

This is due to the bacteria from moisture and urine accumulating.

FRAGRANCES: Why is it bad to mask the smell of poop?

Brands add perfume fragrances to diapers to help mask odors, but our growing baby’s organ systems are very sensitive to chemical perfumes due to their immaturity during growth. Beyond that, the scents are known to trigger respiratory issues and diaper rashes from the irritants. Unfortunately, because fragrance formulas are considered a proprietary trade secret, diaper manufacturers don’t

have to disclose what is in the fragrances, which is just concerning in and of itself. Fragrances are something to look for in all body products, not just in this one situation of diapers.* DYES: Why are the cute designs on the diapers bad?

Dyes have been linked to causing skin and diaper rashes. In most dyes, there are also heavy metals present, which could create those rashes. Once again, it’s very difficult to find a lot of information about what is in dyes, but there has been clear evidence that they do not do any good for your little one. I prefer dye-free, because there is a lot of inconsistency with labeling. There are safer pigments that can be used that claim to contain no heavy metals, but it can be hard to read through the lines with each company, so I suggest trying your best to avoid them if possible. If you are looking for a cute diaper with safe dyes, Eco by Naty carries the safest! Their dyes do not contain any of the harsh chemicals that cause irritation and no heavy metals.

PHTHALATES:

They’re known as a group of chemicals used as industrial plasticizers that make plastic softer and also more durable. Some plastic components can be dyes, glues, or synthetic fragrances. We avoid using plastics because of phthalates, so why would we want them anywhere near our baby’s sensitive bodies?

DIOXINS: Rhymes with Toxin, so let’s assume it’s harmful!

Dioxins have been said to likely be a human carcinogen. So, not only are they harmful to us, but they’re also harmful to the environment. Many disposable diapers actually contain traces of dioxins.

Dioxins are formed in diapers during the bleaching process to whiten and create a disinfectant property to the SAP (which we discussed earlier). Considering how sensitive our newborns and babies' skins are, it seems obvious why we should avoid any sort of bleach, chlorine or dioxins on their skins! On the topic of chlorine, let’s dive into that harmful part of the bleaching process too.

CHLORINE

Chlorine found in diapers is actually a gas component with a very different chemical makeup. Chlorine is what is used in the bleaching process of diapers.

Unsented Baby Wipes 56ct SKU: A00614

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WHAT ARE ECO BY NATY NAPPIES MADE OF? Rather than basing so much of the nappy on oil based plastic as other brands do, Naty nappies use bio-based and plant-based plastic wherever possible. While the nappies are not made from 100% bio-based or plant-based materials yet, we are proud of the steps we have taken to provide you with an environmentally friendly nappy.

Naty nappies consist of wood pulp to help with absorption, a back sheet and distribution center based on bio-based materials, as well as cellulose in the nappy. To further improve the absorption of our nappies we use a small amount of super absorbents.

Baby K'tan Original Baby Carrier

Here’s what I like about Moby: The wrap style carrier is made of a single piece of fabric and helps to distribute the baby’s weight evenly. Breathable and easy to wash. Mom or dad can use this wrap!

Best for newborns all through toddler age and can wrap in different ways. But the best part of it all is it is comfortable for mom and baby.

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Moby Fit - Black SKU: A00383

$50.00 OUR PRICE Our award-winning, new hybrid carrier combines the closeness of a wrap with the ease of a carrier for a convenient, approachable baby wearing option. You simply put it on like a t-shirt and tug the fabric through the easy-adjust rings to get your perfect fit. Then, slip baby into the double layer of fabric and finish it up with the mandatory safety sash. Simple, secure and super comfortable.

Moby Wrap Evolution - Charcoal SKU: A00384

$49.99 OUR PRICE Perfect for newborns, the close cuddle will help you bond with your little one even on the go. It offers an easy-to-use, hands-free way to evenly distribute baby’s weight across your back and hips, making it comfortable to carry and hasslefree adventures. It’s made from a soft, breathable, blended fabric and comes in fashionable solid and trendy prints, making it the perfect.

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A wrap-style baby carrier without the wrapping. The award-winning Baby K’tan Baby Carrier lets you enjoy hands-free, hassle-free, bucklefree babywearing anytime, anywhere. This ready-to-wear cotton wrap slips on easily like a t-shirt and is individually sized XXS to XL (varies by style) for the perfect fit. Its patented double-loop design and unique oneway stretch delivers the security you want and the versatility you need to be on the go and snuggle your little one close. Moms can even nurse discreetly and bond through skin-to-skin care modestly. No buckling or excess wrapping to confuse or frustrate you. All Baby K'tan Baby Carriers come in a matching carry bag that converts to a sash which provides added support for certain positions in your Baby K’tan Baby Carrier.

Baby K’tan Breeze Baby Carrier - Charcoal SKU: A00535 CHARCOAL EXTRA SMALLL $59.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00536 CHARCOAL MEDIUM $59.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00537 CHARCOAL SMALLL $59.99 OUR PRICE SKU: A00538 CHARCOAL LARGE $59.99 OUR PRICE

We know that your day to day doesn't keep you in one place, so why should your baby carrier? Transitioning from indoor airconditioning to outdoor sun and warmth can be tricky with a baby strapped to you. With the Baby K'tan Breeze you can easily adjust your carrier to accommodate any temperature. Made of a unique cotton-mesh construction, each loop is constructed of jersey knit cotton on one side and a perforated mesh-knit cotton on the other. The perforated half provides added breathability for parent and baby, while the jersey side offers the same great cozy hold as the Original Baby K'tan Baby Carrier. Mom or Dad can easily rotate the loops of their Breeze Baby Carrier before placing baby in the wrap.

E‹ 5”8@ ª@ @ 5”S Sª ”8”NuK S ªł” ‹ Nª K @ ” 5”5” u WN ªN 8” N ” @ª” 8 ªLR”No”” @ª”@ N” RL” @ªª ‹8NP The following additional sizing tips should be used as a guide to assist you in ordering the optimal size.

• If in-between sizes or unsure of sizing, SIZE DOWN. • If you are petite - 5’2" or under - SIZE DOWN. • Use pre-pregnancy size to determine carrier size.

• When trying on the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier (without your child inside), the lowest point of the carrier should fall just below your chest and above your navel.

When wearing your child in the carrier, the lowest point of the carrier may fall at your navel or waist, but should not fall below your hips.

• When carrying your child in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier: if the lowest point of the carrier falls at or below your hips, choose a smaller size; if the lowest point

of the carrier falls at your chest, choose a larger size.

• When carrying your child in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier, if the carrier feels too loose (i.e., child feels insecure, legs are bumping child’s body as you walk, or carrier easily slips off your shoulder), choose a smaller size.

• The size of the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is not based upon your child’s age or weight. The cross-stretch of the cotton knit fabric and the different carrying positions enables the carrier to grow with your child. Accordingly, you should not require a larger size as your child grows and develops from a baby to a toddler (up to 35 lbs).

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A parenting favorite for its comfort, style and adaptability. The award winning MOBY classic wrap is made from a soft, durable, 100% cotton fabric that provides the perfect snuggle for newborns, infants and toddlers. It offers multiple carrying positions as baby grows, plus one size fits all, making it the perfect carrier to encourage bonding throughout baby’s developmental stages. The wrap evenly distributes the weight of carrying a baby across the back and hips.

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Baby Hair Brush Combo Set

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$19.99 Having a new baby sparks the greatest joy and love you'll ever experience. We know that you want to give your baby only the best treatment, to keep them safe and happy.

We feel you! With KeaBabies Luxurious Hairbrush Set, your baby will enjoy the most comfortable daily hair grooming. Let us be with you through this precious bonding and loving moment.

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Baby Wrap Carrier (Mystic Gray) SKU: A00515

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$24.99 Spit ups, puke and drool are part of parenting and you'll soon get used to it. Clearing up the mess takes time and patience. But, with KeaBabies Burp Cloths Set, you'll be able to avoid such mess and make your parenting easier.

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Forward-facing baby sling, postpartum belt, breastfeeding nursing cover and swaddle blanket all in one! The constant light rocking of your body and the baby's upright position helps to expel excessive air for natural colic relief. Skin-to-skin contact releases hormones that help to boost your breast milk production.

The cozy, breathable design of our baby wrap allows you to nurse your baby comfortably and discretely any where.

Warmzy Baby Beanies 3 pack SKU: A00544

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Let your little ones play to their heart’s content this holiday season! Designed for unlimited fun, KeaBabies Warmzy Knitted Beanies lets your child stay active while keeping them cozy and warm! Bring your children outdoors without worrying about them catching the sniffles or a cold, for our Warmzy Baby Beanie is so comfy and snug, they won’t want to take it off!

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Baby Drool Bibs Urban 8 pack SKU: A00548

$24.99 Having a new baby sparks the greatest joy and love you'll ever experience. We know that you want to give your baby only the best treatment, to keep them safe and happy. We feel you! With KeaBabies Luxurious Hairbrush Set, your baby will enjoy the most comfortable daily hair grooming. Let us be with you through this precious bonding and loving moment.

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$19.99 Motherhood is the one of the most challenging and wonderful journey. We are amazed at how our bodies are changing to provide a cozy home for our little ones, enduring all the bodily changes physically and emotionally.

We have grown from a fine young woman to become someone capable of the giving the greatest love in the world. Our love is forever and unconditional for this little one.

KeaBabies is proud of you, for having come this far. You deserve only the best pregnancy tummy bandit band!

Baby Round Hair Brush SKU: A00546

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Having a new baby sparks the greatest joy and love you'll ever experience. We know that you want to give your baby only the best treatment, to keep them safe and happy. We feel you! With KeaBabies Luxurious Hairbrush, your baby will enjoy the most comfortable daily hair grooming. Let us be with you through this precious bonding and loving moment.

Bandana Drool Bibs Pastel 8 pack SKU: A00547

$19.99 Baby Hooded Towel (Lamb) SKU: A00509

$19.96 Looking for ultra soft, plushy and super absorbent towel for your baby? We know that rough towels can damage your baby's delicate skin follicles. That is why, we made our KeaBabies Hooded Towels to be ultra soft and highly absorbent as compared to normal cotton towels. No wiping or harsh rubbing of towel on your baby's skin to dry them after bath! Simply wrap them up with the towel and they are dried instantly!

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Super fast absorbing, ultra soft and made from organic cotton, the KeaBabies Organic Bandana Bibs are the perfect accessory to your teething baby's outfit. With maximum absorption capacity on the front layer and backed with soft polyester fleece, you no longer have to worry about saliva-soaked clothing and baby skin irritation. This sleek staple features adjustable snaps to grow with little ones, and each pack comes with multiple versatile and trendy designs that are sure to make a statement wherever you bring your baby.

Sweetie Strap Beaded Silicone SKU: A00549 BLUE SKU: A00549 PINK

$5.99 Say goodbye to lost pacifiers! Our Sweetie Strap™ is made of 100% food grade silicone and keeps pacifiers in place while also looking stylish with our braided and beaded patterns. The secure clasp is gentle on clothes, and the one-piece silicone cord is easy to attach to almost any pacifier, teether or small toy. This adorable Sweetie Strap™ is the perfect combination of fashion and function!

Regular Nursing Pads - 2 pair SKU: A00425

Full Support

More comfortable than any other brand, Bamboobies pads provide leak protection any time of day with a super-soft seamless design and leakproof liner.

Because your bra may not be as safe as you think.

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Are you wearing an underwire bra?

Yoga Nursing Bra - Jet Black

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Yoga Nursing Bra - Lunar Grey SMALL SKU: A00248 MEDIUM SKU: A00249 LARGE SKU: A00250 EXTRA LARGE SKU: A00251

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Our bestselling Bamboobies bra with a stylish racerback design that offers light support. Available in S, M, L, or XL.

Super Strappy Black Nursing Bra SMALL SKU: A00420 MEDIUM SKU: A00421 LARGE SKU: A00422 EXTRA LARGE SKU: A00423 EXTRA EXTRA LARGE SKU: A00424

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Based on the bestselling yoga bra that our Moms know and love, now with strappy support.

Features: • Comfortable and fashionable – a pregnant and new mom wardrobe essential • Super-soft, rayon made from renewable bamboo fabric • Designed specifically for breastfeeding moms with easy nursing clips and drop-down cups with discreet and removable cup pads for easy access breastfeeding • Strappy style helps provide additional support and is versatile and stylish • Fabric stretches to fit mom's changing body while still holding its shape • Simplified XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL sizing • Includes hook-and-eye-closure.

Your Bra May Be Harming Your Lymphatic System The lymphatic system plays an essential role in our bodies. There are about 30 lymph nodes in the breast area alone. A woman's lymphatic system is one of the leading outlets for draining toxins from the body, so you can understand why protecting your lymphatic system is essential. In addition, lymph nodes play a crucial part in keeping your immune system healthy, and if there is ever an instance of cancer in your body, a healthy lymphatic system will help heal your body.

The best thing I can share is to choose a bra that fits properly with no underwire, made with breathable material that is not tight.

More comfortable than any other brand, Bamboobies pads provide leak protection any time of day with a super-soft seamless design and leakproof liner.

Features: • #1 sustainable washable nursing pad • Designed with super-soft velour made from renewable bamboo • Perfect for daytime or light leaking • Heart shape cups your breast to be less visible under clothing – no matter your cup size • Soft and comfortable on sensitive skin • STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified • Wear with soft velour side against breast • For best results, wash before initial use • This starter pack includes 2 pairs of regular nursing pads additional support and is versatile and stylish • Fabric stretches to fit mom's changing body while still holding its shape • Simplified XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL sizing • Includes hook-and-eye-closure.

Overnight Nursing Pads - 2 pairs SKU: A00418

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More comfortable than any other brand, Bamboobies pads provide leak protection any time of day with a super-soft seamless design and leak-proof liner.

Features: • #1 sustainable washable nursing pad • Designed with super-soft velour made from renewable bamboo • Perfect for newborn nursing or overnight protection • Round shape allows for more surface area protection for heavier leaks • Soft and comfortable on sensitive skin • STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified • Wear with soft velour side against breast • For best results, wash before initial use • This starter pack includes 2 pairs of overnight nursing pads

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Soothing Therapy Pillows SKU: A00419

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Choose a properly fitting bra

Our soothing therapy pillows combine the softness of our pads with warming or cooling relief.

Go at least 12 hours a day without wearing a bra Choose a bra made with a breathable material such as organic cotton, bamboo fabric, or other natural materials Ditch the underwire Find a flexible band that is not too tight

Features: • Designed with super-soft rayon made from bamboo and flax seeds • All-natural and gel-free • Double sided to help soothe and comfort sore nipples and breasts to provide different levels of temperature control, one side is rayon velour and other is rayon jersey • Cool in the freezer to ease pain of engorgement and nipple chafing or discomfort from teething or weaning • Warm in the microwave to ease discomfort of plugged ducts and mastitis or to stimulate let-down • Each package includes 1 pair of therapy pillows and a bonus pair of ultra-thin, no show washable nursing pads

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If you are wearing a tight bra or underwire bra, you are at an even higher risk for health problems.

Underwire bras can rub and pinch your skin, causing skin irruption and even cuts. Also, I don’t know much about metals, but I couldn’t imagine a situation where metal against your body would be a good thing for your health.

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Pumping Tips

By Nancy Laudon

Before having Addalyne, as I was going over my postpartum plan I thought about breastfeeding and what that would look like for me. I knew I wanted to breastfeed; there was no question there. I just didn’t know in what way or for how long I’d want to breastfeed. I wanted to make sure I was setting myself up for success when it came to breastfeeding.

In my early days of exploring breastfeeding, I thought it would be great to have the best of both worlds: nurse during the day and pump at night. One of the things I took into account for making this decision was our family’s lifestyle. We travel often, whether it is plane rides or car rides, and I knew my breastfeeding choice would have to work with that. I also knew there would be nights I would get home late or nights the baby would stay at grandma’s house. I wanted to make sure our baby was also being set up for success. I wanted her to have a healthy, safe environment, and not completely lose it if I wasn't around for a few hours.

When Addalyne was born, she had a severe case of jaundice which kept her very sleepy and lethargic at times. Jonathan and I had not realized she was struggling with jaundice, so it was about a week into trying to breastfeed that we went to a midwife appointment and realized her lack of interest in nursing came from her not feeling well.

This was what first led me to the idea of pumping, which turned into exclusively pumping.

• Try Power Pumping: Pump for 20 minutes; rest 10 minutes. Pump another 10 minutes; rest for 10 minutes. Pump again for 10 minutes; finish.

What is Exclusively Pumping?

Exclusively pumping is breastfeeding without nursing.

When nursing isn’t an option for whatever reason, moms can still supply milk for their little ones. Reasons women may choose to pump exclusively include: having a premature baby who cannot breastfeed, having a baby who has difficulty latching, increased comfortability knowing exactly how much your baby is drinking.

How to Clean Pump Parts:

Sadly many people will tell you that exclusively pumping is not a good idea.

You’ll hear comments like ‘it’ll never work’, ‘you won’t make enough milk’, oh and my favorite, ‘that’s not really breastfeeding.’ I want to encourage you that breastfeeding your baby is an amazing decision, however you choose to do so. Breast milk is the best milk for a newborn, even when it gets tough, don’t give up, you’ve got more in you than you know.

Whether you pump sometimes, all the time, or are just curious to learn more, here are a few tips that helped me along my breastfeeding journey!

NANCY’S PUMPING TIPS • Drink plenty of water. Aim for around 120oz!

• Get a reliable double electric pump: one of my favorites is the S1 Spectra Pump, which has an amazing rechargeable battery. It’s lightweight and durable.

• Find your pump setting. Play and experiment with your pump. There is not one size range, speed, cycle, or vacuum that fits all.

• Connect with a lactation consultant. Just because you may not be nursing doesn’t mean you won't have questions.

• Invest in a hands-free pumping bra! You can spend countless hours a day pumping, being comfortable can really make the difference.

• Try different pumping durations. You’ll have to test different lengths and settings to get your perfect time.

• Rinse with hot water and soap after each session.

• Sterilize pump parts once a day • Let the pump run with the tubing connected after each pump session until the condensation clears (condensation can cause mold to grow in the tubing).

Traveling Tips For Pumping:

• Easy light bag for your pump • Lunch box with good ice pack compartment to store fresh milk • Wipes to temporarily clean your pumps on the go • Nipple cream • Extra pumping bra

Treating Breast Infections:

Mastitis Compress: Made into a tea, dip a washcloth into the tea, lay the compress on the breast.

• 2 Gallons of water • 1 Part Lobelia • 1 Part Mullen Thrush: Natural ointments and eating clean • Mother Love ointment. This was an amazing ointment; it has amazing herbs like oregano, grape root, myrrh, yarrow, and calendula.

• Remove dairy, grains, and sugar from your diet.

• Cloth breast pads

Breast Milk Storage

Silicone ice cube trays are the easiest way to store breast milk. They are pre-measured

at the bottom and cloudy at the top after sitting. Separation is normal; just gently swirl the bottle to mix the milk. Also, breast milk can change in color. Here are some different colors your breast milk can be.

Breast Milk Colors

Orange/Golden yellow • Colostrum: First breast milk, concentrated & highly nutritious • Thicker texture

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to 1-2oz per cube which can make it easy for warming up milk for each feeding. Investing in a deep freezer is always a great idea; ounces add up and can take up a lot of room!

Don’t be concerned if your milk looks clear

Blue

• Foremilk lower fat content, so tends to look clear or blueish • Hindmilk • Thicker texture due to higher fat content • May turn slightly yellowish after refrigerated

Red, Pink, Orange

• May come from ingested food dye; i.e., beets • Orange or rust color may be blood from breast ducts or cracked nipples leaking into the milk • Don’t panic, don’t dump your breastmilk

Green • Mommy eating up on green veggies or green colored drinks

Black

• Linked to antibiotic Minocin • May form residual blood in breast ducts

Common Questions: How often to pump?

How to maintain and increase milk supply?

Every 2-3 hours at minimum. If you feel full

Try power pumping or pumping more often.

before the two hours, I encourage you to

Lactation caps are great to use even before

pump. Breast milk increases due to demand.

you are low in supply. Stay Hydrated 120 oz per

How long to pump at each session?

day. Maintain a healthy diet.

20 minutes. Listen to your body; when your

How many extra pumps or parts should I

flow stops, continue to pump for about 5

have?

minutes to signal your body to make more

Get back-up pump parts! It might sound

milk for the next session.

unnecessary, but it’s not. You never know

How much breast milk to pump?

As with nursing, empty your breast.

Typically 25-35 oz per 24 hours.

when a part could give out, go down the drain, or otherwise need to be replaced.

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KOIOS 800-Watt/ 12-Speed Immersion Hand Blender, 4-in-1 Set

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SKU: A00223

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$69.99

Includes:

$59.99 OUR PRICE

600mL beaker and 500mL chopper.

12-speed + TURBO / 800-wattage all-copper Motor –­­ variable speed control with pulse and continuous settings.

Kook Ceramic Bristol Pasta Bowls - White 39oz - Set of 6

304 stainless steel titanium-reinforced blade – golden cross blade with anti-adhesion and stronger corrosion resistance.

SKU: A00587

Seamless, fixed connection attaches with the press of a button and is more secure than a conventional rotary connection, keeping everything together at any speed and any angle.

Kook 10 Piece Round Proofing Set

The stainless blade is partially covered by a bell shape stainless housing that keeps splashing to a minimum to keep you and your kitchen spotless.

All the tools you need to rise, portion and score doughs like a pro. Includes 2 natural rattan baskets with liners, metal and plastic scrapers, a scoring lame with case, 4 spare blades, and a quick start guide. Enjoy loaf after loaf of perfectly shaped, beautifully patterned, homemade breads!

Salt Cellar

SKU: A00317 ˇP

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$34.56

$29.99 OUR PRICE

It's a bowl, it's a plate. it's both?! Wide and deep, these versatile dishes are perfect for serving pasta, salads, desserts, and stews.

Made with durable white ceramic with a glossy finish and extra large 39 ounce capacity. These bowls stack snugly for spacesaving storage. Pop in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

10 oz SKU: A00228 $7.99

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Kook Ceramic Pasta Bowls - White 32oz - Set of 6

Glass Kitchen Jars , Set of 2 1/2 gallon SKU: A00227 $29.99

$23.99 OUR PRICE

Say hello to leftovers. And to a hot lookin' pantry. Whatever you need to store, these sturdy glass canisters will do the job. In style. Great for holding up to a 1/2 gallon of anything from flour to pasta or granola.

Designed with an airtight silicone seal to keep contents fresh.

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This charming salt cellar makes seasoning a breeze.

Crafted with durable glass, embossed, and paired with a matching lid that keeps contents fresh, dry and always handy. Herbs and spices are never more than a pinch away!

SKU: A00588 ˇP

Kook Ceramic Nesting Bowls Set of 3 SKU: A00586 $61.36

$49.99 OUR PRICE

$34.99 OUR PRICE

It's a bowl, it's a plate. it's both?! Not too deep and not too shallow, these versatile dishes are perfect for plating pasta, salads, desserts, and stews.

Mix it up with set of small, medium, and large nesting bowls.

Perfectly sized for prepping, with a bright pop of color for serving, and nests snugly for space-saving storing.

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Kook Ceramic Serving Bowls - White 9.25 in - 72oz - Set of 2 SKU: A00590

Glass Kitchen Jars, Set of 3 SKU: A00226 $37.99

$29.99 OUR PRICE

The 3 different sizes give you flexibility to store what you need in a perfectly fitting container. These containers are perfect for pasta, lollies, nuts, toppings, cookies, flour and sugar. With a well fitted and secure lid, your items stored in these containers will stay fresher for a longer time.

$25.16

$19.99 OUR PRICE

Made to mix and match with any kitchenware set. Pop on the counter with some apples or toss in a big leafy salad.

These bowls stack snugly for space-saving storage.

Kook Ceramic Salad Bowls - White 41oz - Set of 4 SKU: A00589 $33.26

$27.99 OUR PRICE

Made with durable white ceramic to compliment any dining table. Serve, stack, and store!

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Kook Glass Carafe Pitchers W/Lids 35oz - Set of 3 SKU: A00593 — P˛

$23.99 OUR PRICE

Kook Glass Kitchen Canisters 4qt - Set of 2 SKU: A00596 $57.30

$47.99 OUR PRICE

Crafted from thick, high-quality glass with a large one gallon capacity.

Kook Glass Stemless Champagne Flutes 10.5oz - Set of 8 SKU: A00597 $31.30

$25.99 OUR PRICE

Pop open a bubbly bottle and get sipping! These stemless flutes are shaped with a rounded bowl and narrow rim. The slender silhouette is chip-resistant, stable, and the perfect classy touch to any cocktail party or dinner table.

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Kook Glass Drink Dispenser- 2 Gallon SKU: A00595 $70.00

$59.99 OUR PRICE

It's sleek, it's sturdy, and it's about to be your summer savior.

Fill it up with lemonade for the kids outside, or sangria for the adults inside.

This classy glass dispenser is designed with a leak-free stainless steel spigot, fruit & ice Infuser, and is lightweight for easy handling.

Kook Tall Glass Beverage Dispenser Square - 80oz SKU: A00600 $46.00

$39.99 OUR PRICE

It's sleek, it's slim, and it's about to be your summer savior. Fill it up with lemonade for the kids outside, or slide it onto the top shelf of your fridge and enjoy cool water on tap.

This classy drink dispenser is sturdy, designed with a leak-free stainless steel spigot, and lightweight for easy handling.

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Kook Mini Glass Carafe Pitchers w/ Lids 17.3oz - Set of 6 SKU: A00598 P˛

Kook Glass Cold Brew Dispenser/Brewer - 1 gal SKU: A00594 P˛

$49.99 OUR PRICE

Never run out of cold brew again!

Fits snugly onto your fridge shelf and the airtight lid keeps coffee fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Crafted from thick, high-quality glass with a large one gallon capacity.

$32.99 OUR PRICE

Charm your Sunday brunch table with this set of elegant Glass Carafes. Shaped with a sleek hourglass silhouette for comfortable pouring and paired with a plastic lid to keep out dirt and residues. Great for serving water, wine, mimosas or pop in a few sunflowers for an easy table centerpiece.

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Charm your Sunday brunch scape with these versatile carafes. Fill 'em up with anything from mimosas to sunflowers. Shaped with a narrow neck and wide rim for a comfortable grip and sleek silhouette. Each carafe is paired with a plastic lid to keep out dirt and residue.

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PRODUCTS MADE BY MOMS & DADS A Motherhood Shop would not be complete without items from our amazing Sprigs' moms and dads. We are honored to feature products made by moms just like you from all over the United States. You will find soaps, deodorants, baby clothes, and so much more. You can trust these products to be effective and supportive because, as we all know, mother knows best!

Inspired by a toy-making book given to them by their uncle, two brothers, Denver and Joshua Rosenau, make handmade wooden toys. Their goal is to reach children with the message that they are loved by Jesus Christ. Using nothing but the highest quality material, they believe wooden toys will be a classic for your family to enjoy for generations to come.

Anna Raber from Chili, WI is offering handmade fleece baby caps. Very soft and available in a variety of colors.

Mr. Arther & Esther Hertzler have unique homemade soaps that will have your senses singing!

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Witty Whale

Romping Rabbit

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SKU: A00502

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$26.00

This witty whale bobs up and down on the back axel sure to give your kids a good laugh! Made out of oak.

Scent-sible Soaps are generous in size and come in so many beautiful scents like Sprig of Spearmint, Eucalyptus Shade, and Pick-Me-Up Lavender & Lemon that it will be hard to pick a favorite!

$22.00 OUR PRICE

This romping rabbit leaps up and down just like a real one!

He is made out of cherry wood.

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Miriam Hershberger from The Basic Essentials offers homemade house cleaners at an affordable price.

All non-toxic and effective, you will absolutely love these simple, everyday household products.

Cargo Truck

Cruising Car

SKU: A00503

SKU: A00504

$30.00

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Currently with four blocks and a truck, it is made out of oak with cherry, sure to give your kids hours of fun.

$15.30

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Made out of maple and oak this classic cruising car is a must have.

Arther & Esther Hertzler SCENTsSIBLESOAPS rPERKINSKOK Sprig of Spearmint 5 oz Item #: A00302

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Anna Raber CHILI, WI Fleece Baby Caps

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Lavender Lace 5 oz Item #: A00305

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Blue Item #: A00294

Cinnamon Spice

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Mr. & Mrs. Arther Hertzler are offering some beautiful handmade soaps. Scent-sible soaps smell amazing and come in very big sizes!

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Pink Item #: A00295

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All Purpose Cleaning Spray

Soft Fleece baby caps available in four sizes (newborn, small, medium, large) and three colors (white, pink, or blue).

Item #: A00287

$5.39 $6.99

Soft Lips Orange Clove Lip Balm Item #: A00291t

$1.39

Mrs. Hershberger has her very own line of cleaning products available that you will love. Simple ingredients that work.

From window cleaner to lip balm, this sprigs mom has got you covered!

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Our goal is to help give you and your family the confidence that you need to take responsibility for your health, as well as support you along your journey.

When you shop in your local store,

look for the Sprigs seal.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP Are your cleaning products safe? How about your body care soaps and shampoos?

Regular cleaning products and personal care products like shampoo and body wash can be toxic and cause all kinds of health problems. Knowing what products are safe can be tricky because many companies today claim their products are healthy when they are actually full of ingredients that cause asthma, cancer, infertility, allergies, hormonal problems, congenital disabilities, and more. Knowing what chemicals we are putting on our skin and in our homes is important, especially if you have little ones. That’s why we love the Environmental Working Group. They research the products

and the ingredients in them and give them a score from 1-10. If a product has a score, we list it with the product in the shop. If you do not see a number, it’s because the product was not in their database. Products that we sell that do not have a number are products that we have checked the ingredients and feel good about their quality.

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system and cause allergies.

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN?

Organ system toxicity: Could cause cardiovascular, stomach and digestive tract, or respiratory system problems.

Here are some of the things that the products are rated on: Most cleaning products, such as Lysol products and even natural products like Mrs. Myers, are in the 5-10 range.

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer.

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to anything from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to congenital disabilities and developmental delays in children.

Hormone disruption: Ingredients may affect the proper functioning of the body's hormone system.

Neurotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the brain and nervous system.

Persistence and bioaccumulation: Ingredients resist normal breakdown in the environment; build up in wildlife, the food chain, and people; and linger in the body for years or even decades after the exposure.

Keep a lookout for the Laudon seal! Hand-picked favorites from Jonathan and Nancy Laudon themselves.

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We are thrilled to announce that we’ve added a new addition to our Motherhood Magazine. The Motherhood Shop is here. Full of motherhood, home, family, and health essentials, we’ve been working hard to provide you with easy access to practical products at the best prices to help you on your journey.

To continue to make the shop better: Send us product suggestions. These can be products that you use in your homes, such as natural cleaning products, breast pumps, bras, kitchen supplies, books, kitchen and garden supplies, or even health kitchen ingredients you use regularly.

Let us know about products you or your friends make that you think would be a good fit. We want to support this community. If you make products that you believe other Motherhood Magazine readers would love, let us know. Send pricing and information and, if applicable, send a product sample.

Our goal is to continue to make the Motherhood Magazine better and keep it free to all the readers.

Thank you for helping us on this mission to support mothers and help you live a healthier life.

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The Motherhood Shop is full of affordable products to help you on your health and motherhood journey. You’ll find some unique items, some bargains, and some everyday essentials. Thank you for your support and product suggestions. We are so excited to be open for business!

Table of Contents Shop Motherhood Essentials Books

pg. 3

Sprigs Mom Products

pg. 4

Motherhood Necessities

pg. 6-16

Nursing Bras

pg. 11

Babies & Kids

pg. 17-19

Household

pg. 20-22

Essential Oils

pg. 23-24

Bulk Items

pg. 25-26

Fitness

pg. 27

Bath & Body

pg. 28-29

Hair Care

pg. 30

Oral Care

pg. 31-32

Feminine Care

pg. 33-34

Books

pg. 35

Kitchen

pg. 36-37

Baby Food

pg. 38

Baking

pg. 39

Candy

pg. 40

Bargain Bin

pg. 42

To Place an order Call 888-990-7763 Ext2 7am-3pm M-F or use order form on page 44

Motherhood Essentials Personal Care Household Items And More PUMPING TIPS

Nancy's pumping advice.

By Nancy Laudon

WHY GLASS IS BETTER THAN PLASTIC The health advantages of glass over plastic.

By Gina Hackbarth

SPRING CLEANING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS A complete guide.

BABY FOOD

The truth about heavy metals in baby food.

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