Hijauan Wellness

Any time before you go into labor is a good time to take a childbirth education class, but enrolling around month 6 or 7 of your pregnancy is when most experts recommend. Don't forget to browse around moms! 😘

Start loving yourself more by choosing 100% natural and vegan products. Avoid any chemical harm during pregnancy ❤️

Reading is a great way to pass the time and educate yourself during and about pregnancy. Many moms rate general pregnancy books highly and find them to be very helpful 😁

Both fresh and dried figs are safe to consume during pregnancy but in moderate quantities. Figs are among the healthiest fruits and contain essential minerals, sugars, fats, iron, and calcium that the mother-to-be and the baby need 👍

Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people feel distressed about the way they make their skin look 😭

Studies show that eating dates during the last few weeks of pregnancy can have positive effects on labor and delivery. It could help in the ripening of the cervix, which may reduce the duration of labor, thus reducing the need to induce labor. Wow! 😍

Ideal as part of your pregnancy diet, half a cup of oats contains around 20% of your daily iron requirements, 20% of the zinc you’ll need, 11% of your folate and 39% of your Vitamin B1. All in just one breakfast bowl! 😍

The best way to reduce the likelihood of getting stretch marks is to maintain a healthy weight and consistently mosturizing your skin on daily basis 💯

Almonds comprise essential fats, proteins, and important vitamins that are required for the healthy growth of the baby in each trimester. Soak them in water and peel the skin before consuming. Peeling off the skin will release the nutrients 👍

Drink plenty of liquids before each prenatal visit, because you will always be asked to provide a urine sample. A urinalysis measures proteins in the urine that can indicate common complications in a pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia ✍️

Over 50 percent of women experience stretch marks during pregnancy. Don't panic, early prevention is key 👍

Be prepared to have several blood draws throughout your first trimester. Your initial blood test can measure for a lot of things from detecting infections, hormones or deficiency 🙇‍♀️