Pregnancy | The Primal Parent

June 19, 2012
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Caring for Premature Infants With Kangaroo Care

History of Kangaroo Care Kangaroo care was invented in the late 1970s by Dr. Edgar Rey in Bogota Colombia as a response to the extremely high death rate of preterm babies at his impoverished hospital. Rey’s NICU department did … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2012
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How Motherhood Changes You

My new book is just about finished. In a couple of weeks I’ll be sending it off to the publisher, but before I do I need your help. The book is called Primal Moms Look Good Naked and, while it … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2012
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High Carb Diets Can Cause Morning Sickness

It’s hard to believe that the very diet which every doctor and internet pregnancy-help-page recommends for morning sickness actually contributes to or even worsens the problem. But it’s true. Diets high in refined carbohydrates actually make morning sickness worse.

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February 28, 2012
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Exercise During Pregnancy

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists give pregnant women very conservative recommendations for exercise during pregnancy. The general impression is that exercise can be dangerous. Many researchers, however, including Dr. James Clapp, a renowned researcher in the field of … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2012
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How to Get Enough Calcium When You’re Dairy-Free, Pregnant, and Paleo

When I started the Paleo diet – and most of the years since – I didn’t eat dairy. So, when I was pregnant with Evelyn I didn’t eat dairy. It seemed like this put me in a bit of a … Continue reading →

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