Many expecting mothers ask about the safety of herbs during pregnancy. The process of conception, gestation and birthing is the beginning of all things – the beginning of life. Is there a more natural process? To complement the ultimate natural process, doesn’t it make sense to remain as close to nature as possible? A great…
Pregnancy & Birth
Small Person, Big Changes: Introducing a New Baby
Introducing a new baby can be a challenge for your older child or children. Positive Parenting expert Kelly Bartlett shares strategies to make the transition smooth. Adding a new baby to the family is an exciting time for families. Children especially feel that eagerness as they hold their new baby brother or sister for the…
The Benefits of Reading to Your Unborn Baby
You may think the only benefits of reading to your unborn baby are the relaxation and bonding you feel when sharing reading time with the new life you’re growing. But science shows that reading to baby in the womb helps develop early language learning. In small children, reading is proven to help with language development and…
The 2015 Pregnancy & Birth Issue of Green Child Magazine
Find everything you need for a healthy pregnancy, natural birth, and fourth trimester in our annual Pregnancy & Birth issue. Your favorite, trusted contributors are sharing advice on everything from encouraging your child through a new sibling transition and reading to your unborn baby to breastfeeding myths and avoiding anxiety during pregnancy. In our pregnancy…
Eco Spotlight On: Avishi Organics
During pregnancy, our bodies perform some amazing tricks. An increased sensitivity to gross smells, jumping from complete nausea to intense cravings in the same moment, and, of course, the ability to expand and create the room needed to safely grow a little one. This last little mind-blowing feat also conjures up thoughts of the inevitable…
Proud Papa: 10 Ways for Dad to Bond with His Newborn Baby
Ideally, having a baby is a joyous time – but realistically it can be a very challenging one. It’s not uncommon for men to find it difficult to adjust to the arrival of a baby and the radical changes this brings, especially when you’re a first-time parent. But with a little time, dad and baby…
Melinda Olson on Integrity, Gardening, and Earth Mama Angel Baby’s non-GMO status
For many natural mothers, Earth Mama Angel Baby is much more than a trusted brand of products. It’s a community – a place as safe as the arms of the angel-winged mother on their logo. We spoke with founder, “Mama” Melinda Olson about how she cultivated her passion for plant-based healing into a business that…
3 Herbs for Fertility to Help Boost Your Odds for Getting Pregnant Naturally
As an addition to our guide to Getting Pregnant Naturally, Kim Roman shares three herbs for fertility that support the reproductive system. Many couples are faced with issues when trying to have a baby, and with more than 7 million women struggling to get pregnant or carry a baby to term, it’s no wonder that…
Hidden Sources of MSG: Cutting through the confusion
Few foods are surrounded by as much controversy and conflicting information as monosodium glutamate, or MSG. Adding to this confusion are the many hidden sources of MSG. What is it doing in our food… and to our bodies? If you’ve been confused about MSG, it’s no wonder. The FDA classifies the substance as GRAS (generally recognized…
How HypnoBirthing and Going Green Enhanced our Pregnancy
When I was a kid, I ran off to the beach as soon as school was over every day, anxious to surf with my friends. I was in love with the ocean. Before I knew it, I was founding my school’s environmental club, surfing every chance I could get, and pledging my devotion to vegan…
Getting Pregnant Naturally: Holistic Wellness & Fertility Tips
In our “instant everything” world, it’s not always easy to have the patience to handle things that are beyond our control. So when we make the decision to have a baby, it can be frustrating and confusing when getting pregnant naturally doesn’t happen on our own terms. The perfect conditions to make a human life…
Natural Childbirth in a Hospital
10 questions to ask your maternity center.
The Seasons of Pregnancy
“In order to reclaim our full selves, to integrate each of these aspects through which we pass over the course of our lives, we must first learn to embrace them though our cycles.” ~ Lucy Pearce, Moon Time: Harness the Ever-Changing Energy of Your Menstrual Cycle Just as Mother Nature has her seasons, so does your…
The Spring 2014 Issue of Green Child Magazine
Spring brings some of our favorite holidays… Earth Day, Easter, and Screen Free Week. You’ll be inspired with ideas to get outside and enjoy every minute of those longer, sunny days. This issue’s DIY projects are all about digging in the soil and creating something both edible and beautiful! Read the second part of our…
Choosing a Natural Birth
Choosing to have a natural birth is a wonderful way to begin your journey into motherhood. By birthing naturally, you will gain the confidence and wellbeing necessary to create an instant bond with your newborn. Mothers who choose gentle, and natural childbirth tend to have an easier transition into breastfeeding, compared to those women who…
McKenna & Phillip Welcome Emerson James at Home
Birth Without Fear is an online treasure trove of real life birth stories from mothers of all walks of life. Founder January H. has created an inspiring place where every form of birth is celebrated and supported. McKenna Woolley is a first time mother who shares her fearless home birth with us. At…
Five Ways to Lower Your Risk of a Cesarean
Imagine you’ve just had surgery. You came through it great, but you know that for the next few weeks you’re going to need to take it easy, relax, not lift anything, and avoid bumping that scar area near your lap. And then you’re handed a newborn baby and told to take care of it, too….
Our Winter 2014 Issue is Here!
Our first issue of a new year! And it just feels natural that a new beginning should focus on Pregnancy & Birth. We’re honoring our moms-to-be with a wisdom-filled article on the seasons of pregnancy, some down to earth birth advice, and inspiration for creating a minimalist nursery. Plus the beautiful birth story of…
Honoring the Tree of Life
Honoring the tree of life with the stories of women.
Cloth Diapering Basics
Considering cloth? You should know that cloth diapers and accessories are very versatile. While there are some basics you should know, the most important and most obvious components of successful cloth diapers are A waterproof exterior An absorbent interior Modern cloth diapers come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and styles. The most popular modern…
Peggy O’Mara on the Evidence, Wisdom, and Practicality of Parenting
Peggy O’Mara sits down with our editor and discusses the evidence, wisdom, and practicality of parenting.
5 Beauty-full Autumn Spices
Spices not only add variety, flavor and health benefits to the foods we eat, but they can also do the same for our beauty. Exotic and fragrant in nature, spices are power-packed little antioxidants that can help prevent skin damage and premature signs of aging. These five rich spices, which can easily and inexpensively be…
DIY Herbal Pregnancy Teas – Morning Sickness & Nourishing Mama
Just one cup of these nourishing, herbal pregnancy teas has the same vitamin and mineral content as a bowl of dark leafy salad! Herbs can be used to soothe the agonizing nausea that so commonly plagues your first trimester. Many herbs are powerhouses of vitamins and minerals that can help strengthen uterine muscles, relieve fluid retention,…
Staying Active During Pregnancy
Staying active during pregnancy has numerous benefits to both you and your baby. Plus, it increases your chances for an easier labor, delivery, and recovery. Prenatal exercise has several physical and emotional benefits for mom— including increased energy, reduced complications and pains, easier labor and recovery, and an elevated mood. A University of Montreal study…
