A Mother's Haven

Are you using sunscreen on your baby? There are so many different options out there and frankly some of them might be doing more harm than good! The EWG has published their Suncreen Guide  giving customers tips on what sunscreens are the safest for themselves and baby. Before you go outside, EWG suggests the following: 1. Wear clothes. Shirts, hats, shorts and pants shield your skin from the sun’s UV rays, reducing risk by 27%. 2. Plan around the sun. Go outdoors in early morning or late afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky. 3. Find shade – or make it. Picnic under a tree or take a canopy to the beach. Keep infants in the shade, reducing the risk of multiple burns by 30%. 4. Don’t get burned. Red, sore, blistered skin means you’ve gotten far too much sun. 5. Sunglasses are essential. Not just a fashion accessory, sunglasses protect your eyes from UV radiation. 6. Check UV Index The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor activ...

Prenatal Yoga provides a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere where you can enhance the bonding process with your baby while supporting the development and strengthening of your body, mind, and spirit during pregnancy and after pregnancy. The yoga exercises and postures, deep breathing techniques, and mantras greatly impact the quality of your pregnancy and birth experience as well as the many changes your body and emotions go through after the baby arrives. This class ends with an extra-long relaxation period. This class is also a wonderful opportunity to meet other pregnant women who can relate with you as you experience the miracle of the life growing within you and the transition of becoming a mother. The benefits of a regular prenatal yoga practice will provide you with the healthiest and most peaceful pregnancy possible. Prenatal yoga practice can also help ease morning sickness, alleviate edema, and prevent varicose veins. The benefits of a regular postnatal  yog...