Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are Vital for Baby Brain Development

In Pregnancy Without Pounds, Michelle Moss reminds us that Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a vital nutrient during pregnancy both for your baby and for you, the new Mom.

EFAs are absolutely necessary during pregnancy for the development of your baby's brain.  Your baby's central nervous system and immune system depend upon essential fatty acids.

A great benefit of ingesting EFAs is that they help to control appetite and reduce food cravings.

The best sources of EFAs are:

• salmon or other oily fish
• nuts and seeds
• green leafy vegetables

Just as necessary during pregnancy is the nutrient Magnesium which helps to develop proper bone growth in your baby and after delivery, magnesium is important as it helps to repair your uterus muscles.

Foods high in magnesium content are: nuts, seeds, whole grains, salad greens and soybeans.

When I was pregnant I would love to eat fresh fruit,yogurt, muesli and honey.

You can learn more about how to minimize weight gain during pregnancy and prepare your body for a quick and easy delivery in Michelle Moss's Pregnancy Without PoundsClick Here!.

Understanding Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Getting food cravings during pregnancy are more than just urges, it's your body telling you that you need certain nutrients that are missing from your diet.

Let's use 3 examples:

1.  A craving for cheese - when you crave cheese or other dairy products, it is because your body needs calcium.  You can also add broccoli, spinach and almonds to your diet which will lower your fat intake and up your calcium intake.

2. A craving for raisins - raisins contain a lot of iron and perhaps this is why you would crave them.  For more iron in your diet, eat beans, peas, dried fruit, meat and breakfast cereals (those low in sugar - rather those that are organic and sweetened with natural fruit juice.)

3. A craving for olives and pickles - this means that your body needs salt/sodium, which can be a common deficiency during pregnancy. When you crave salty foods, watch your sugar intake as the salt is often craved to balance an excessive sugar intake.

Once you know how to interpret your body's communication, you will be able to feed yourself and your baby with all the right nutrients and you will avoid putting on extra unnecessary weight during and after pregnancy.

Michelle Moss will show you how in Pregnancy Without PoundsClick Here!

The Most Important Foods to Eat During Pregnancy

Michelle Moss, Author of Pregnancy Without Pounds and Mommy Without Pounds shares with us the essential nutrients we need during pregnancy.


During pregnancy, the body needs double the amount of Folic Acid, an essential vitamin that can prevent miscarriage, spina bifida and reduce the risk of Down Syndrome.
Oatmeal, figs, almonds, cottage cheese and bananas all have good amounts of folic acid.

To make sure your body is absorbing the correct amounts of Folic Acid, remember:
Don't cook your food at high temperatures - such as frying because it destroys the folic acid content
Don't freeze food and then thaw it again too often
Don't drink too much water or else you will dilute the amount of essential nutrients that your body needs.

Foods that are good sources of Folic Acid are:
organic cottage cheese
organic egg yolk
wild salmon
figs, ripe bananas, dates, ripe pineapple (including the stem), blackberries, loganberries, cantaloupe & watermelon
wheat germ, rye, oatmeal & barley
beef & beef liver, organic chicken & chicken liver
kidney beans, navy beans, lentils, lima beans, chickpeas, mung beans, split peas & soya beans
almonds, pecan, walnuts & coconut
avocado, cabbage, green beans, kale, broccoli, corn, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,  mushrooms, watercress & leeks
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During Pregnancy and After - Support from Pregnancy without Pounds

This is Helena Surowlec, a 32 year old Mom of 3 children from New Jersey, during pregnancy.

Helena used Michelle Moss's  Pregnancy without Pounds program and this is what she looked like after her pregnancy:

Helena says she had the most amazing support during her pregnancy thanks to Pregnancy without PoundsClick Here!!

Michelle Moss's Top 6 Safe Exercises During Pregnancy

I just received Michelle's latest newsletter with so many amazing tips for exercising during pregnancy :-)  As you know, Michelle is the author of "Pregnancy without Pounds", an awesome ebook that will assist you to gain the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy and guide you  to the safest exercises while pregnant for you and your growing baby...

Here is a list of Michelle's top 6 Cardio Exercises during pregnancy: 1. Walking – always one of the best and most convenient exercises you can do (pregnant or not)! Make sure you wear loose, light clothing (to deflect the sun), and well-supported and cushioned shoes (preferably running shoes). 2. Swimming - an excellent, A+ form of exercise. Swimming, Water Walking and  Deep-Water Running are EXCELLENT forms of exercise during pregnancy. 3. Aerobics (low to moderate intensity) - gets you moving and it's fun. Remember, though, that it’s crucial you listen to your body. Don't do anything that causes sharp pains or dizziness and do avoid any weight lifting above your head, jumping, or lying down. 4. Water Aerobics - highly recommended! Because of the buoyancy, you don’t incur the same impact and jarring of regular aerobics, which of course is easier on your changing body! 5. Elliptical Machine - this is one of my favorites! It’s great because there is no impact involved. The motions are smooth and body-friendly, meaning they are not contra-indicative like a bad stair climber tends to be on the knees. 6. Stationary Bike - this is a good non-weight bearing exercise that is quite easy and safe on the body. For a 30-day trial of Michelle's award-winning exercise program specifically designed for pregnant and post-pregnant women who want to maintain a beautiful body image,Click Here!

The Wonders of Creation - Before, During Pregnancy and Beyond...

Pregnant mothers will delight in the  “The Wonders of Creation” by Dr. Reuma Bat-Dohen, for so many reasons, including:

• It describes the development of your baby from a fetus, month to month, which gives amazing insight into the significant relationship between a mother and her child during pregnancy.
• It explains how this relationship is established, and how it changes throughout the pregnancy and following birth. 
• There are lots of beneficial physical stretches and exercises, which done correctly, assist in the flow of energy through the mother's body and in the womb, and this has a wonderfully positive effect on your baby.
• Dr. Bat-Cohen provides new Moms with deep and empathetic understanding of the many changes during pregnancy and its impact on Mom's spiritual and emotional identity. 
• Even following birth, the journey of pregnancy stays with the mother.  Dr. Bat-Cohen ensures that Mothers understand the process they have been through, what these changes mean, how she can use the experiences to be more effective and attentive to her baby and take better care of herself.
• Women who are planning a pregnancy will find insight in The Wonders of Creation not available in other resources. The miraculous adventure that is pregnancy isn't just about the growth of a fetus into a complete human being: it is about the spiritual, emotional and physical growth of a mother and her baby.
• Following birth, a mother is a new, enriched, fulfilled human being.  Her entire energy has changed. Dr. Bat-Cohen's of this shift in energy enables new Mothers to better understand the transition after pregnancy.Click Here!
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The Perfect Baby Shower Kit

Traditionally, a baby shower is hosted in the third term or trimester of pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the Mom and Dad are excited, and this is without doubt, one of the most gratifying and fun events in the last few months of pregnancy.
After months of doctor appointments and educating themselves about labor and delivery, parents look forward to the baby shower and preparing their baby's nursery.


Once baby is born, Mom and Dad are going to be too busy and tired to enjoy a good party. Hosting a baby shower is the perfect opportunity for you to pamper the new Mom.

Be sure to invite their close friends and family.  You want your baby shower to be something that Mom and Dad and their loved ones will remember forever.


If you want to know how to throw the perfect baby shower with style and success, then you need to read The Baby Shower Kit.

Besides showing you how to have the best fun preparing the baby shower for someone you really care about, you will be confident that your baby shower party will be a success and enjoyed by all who attend.
Learn about baby shower invitations, baby shower games and baby shower themes....Click Here!

Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy

I've just read Michelle Moss's (author of Pregnancy without Pounds) latest newsletter about the 4 exercises to avoid during pregnancy.
Michelle has 15 years of experience as a Health and Nutrition Coach, a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition, a Kinesiology Diploma, and a degree in Psychology.  
She advocates for exercise during pregnancy but warns us about what we shouldn't be doing while pregnant:
Here is Michelle's  list of 4 Basic Exercises to Avoid:
1. Avoid deep knee bends (and be careful with squats!) – Because the body loosens up SO much during pregnancy, I wouldn’t recommend any bending past 90-degrees while holding heavy weights!
My personal favorite is Ball Squats, but only do them if you feel OK (STOP if you feel any discomfort in your knees!).


2. Avoid lifting over your head (i.e. standard military press) – Because a lot of women hold their breath when they lift overhead (possibly causing them to feel dizzy and pass out), I’m always cautious of this exercise.
Also, because of the increased lordotic (lower back) curve associated with pregnancy, overhead exercises can place even more stress to the lower lumbar area, causing lower back strain. If you’re committed to lifting overhead - an inclined position may feel better and take the pressure off your lower back.


3. Avoid any “Weight-Bearing” exercises that require you to bend from your waist and compress your abdominals (i.e. deadlifts) – This can cause dizziness and puts pressure on your lumbar spine.


4. Avoid extreme stretching or bouncy movements – Your flexibility has increased greatly, which CAN and does lead to overstretching (painful!) if you’re not careful.


Although I highly recommend Yoga – overstretching is something I’d watch out for! Listen to YOUR body, not what the teacher says or someone else in the class is doing.


For the most amazing information on healthy pregnancy such as how to Minimize your Weight Gain, Eliminate Food Cravings and Prepare your Body for a Quick and Easy Delivery, get a copy of Michelle's book, Pregnancy without Pounds. 
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