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| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Chris Jensen In support of Pregnancy Awareness Month this May, tune in to learn from the founder herself as she shares her diet and lifestyle suggestions for couples preparing to conceive. Anna Getty is a busy mother of two, an author, blogger and founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month.
- Created to provide an educational platform that supports pregnant women and new moms with information and a supportive community.
- Motherhood is celebrated with four key initiatives: education, exercise, nutrition and wellness, and nurturing the mother.
- Events are held around the country and more information can be found at www.pregnancyawareness.com
When preparing to conceive, Anna Getty recommends cleansing the body:
- Infertility is at an all time high due to stress, exposure to environmental chemicals, pesticides and preservatives in our food, and lack of sleep.
- Doing a 5-21 day detox well before trying to conceive, along with taking a pre-natal vitamin, eating organic whole foods and cutting out alcohol, caffeine, pharmaceutical and recreational drugs will assist in creating a fertile and healthy environment for conception.
- Supportive exercise like yoga, pilates or hiking in nature can be helpful for lowering stress and reconnecting to one’s body.
- Fertility acupuncture, meditation and bodywork can also be supportive and beneficial.
- Getting toxins out of the house by using non-toxic cleaners and body care products is important for overall health.
- The goal is to create a healthy environment, where one’s hormones are balanced and the body is ready to conceive.
- Taking a zinc supplement has shown to increase sperm count and improve the quality of the sperm.
- Exercising regularly, eating a well balanced organic diet and cutting out alcohol may improve a man’s health and well-being.
38 Comments
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Very good tips about toxins in the house and hygiene products.
06/06/2012 12:20:00 AM CDT
very informative.
06/06/2012 6:40:10 AM CDT
I agree about taking the prenatal vitamins while trying to conceive! GOOD ARTICLE!
06/06/2012 8:55:12 AM CDT
i did not know there was pregnancy awareness month. thanks for the all of this great info.
06/06/2012 10:09:16 AM CDT
This is great information. I did not know you could detox. I am glad this is available, I wil definitely do this. I am inspired!
06/06/2012 4:40:43 PM CDT
for -http://ayearwithmomanddad.com i am glad this info in available for pregnant moms (to stay healthy )
06/06/2012 5:03:16 PM CDT
What great info! I will definitely be sharing!
06/06/2012 7:58:28 PM CDT
A lot of this is pretty common sense if you are given this information, the problem is getting people to *listen* and actually take this advice. A few of my friends found that losing weight will helped them to conceive.
06/07/2012 1:20:34 AM CDT
I didn't know there was a pregnancy awareness month. Thanks for the tips.....
06/07/2012 9:03:49 AM CDT
I like how there is so many things I never realized when you are considering starting your family. Detoxing never even occurred to me but after thinking about it, it makes perfect sense.
06/07/2012 9:10:09 PM CDT
What a great resource. I didn't realize that there was a pregnancy awareness month.
06/07/2012 10:49:16 PM CDT
Hi, i am preparing ttc. Seeking a natural hair colorant for my blonde and grey hair. Please tell me some brands to search for. Also, do whole foods carry such items?
09/03/2012 12:13:08 AM CDT
@NATALJIA - The products we carry are going to vary within each region and store location. You can reach out to your local store to see which brands they carry. You can find their contact information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list. I would also encourage you to check with your healthcare provider before trying any products that involve your health.
09/04/2012 11:44:27 AM CDT