Promise Mama Health and Wellness Blog

Shopping for Your Hormone and Reproductive Health
You’ve probably heard the adage “you are what you eat”. It’s thought that variations of this phrase have been around since the 1800’s in both French and German, and that made its way to the English language in the early...
Hormone Health
Perhaps you’ve woken from eight hours of sleep, but you can’t quite seem to shake off a deep fatigue that leaves you unmotivated to do much but think about going back to bed. Or you’re getting ready for the day...
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
“Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere.” – Elie Wiesel  Sex trafficking. Slave-trade. Commercial sexual exploitation. Flesh traffic. Domestic minor sex trafficking. There are many synonyms for the term human trafficking. January was declared as National Slavery and Human...
Hope
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a dear friend; we are separated by over two thousand miles so the chance to catch up in person was truly special. We have a lot of history between us and...
One in Ten with PCOS
One in ten women is battling Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). One in ten faces irregular menstrual cycles, acne, weight gain, and inability to lose weight. One in ten experience hormonal imbalances that affect other major systems in their body like...
Remarkably You!
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”- Eleanor Roosevelt Beauty standards and image ideals seem to bombard us from all angles these days. For me, it sometimes can be a battle to uphold my self-confidence and positive...
How to Prepare for Labor
When you hear the word labor what comes to mind? Do you feel nervous, anxious, excited, scared or happy? Or are you near the end of your pregnancy and at the point where you are just ready to get on...
Memoir from the 3rd and Final Trimester
Whew, ladies. I just hit 37 weeks! I’m in the third trimester and at the tail end of my second pregnancy journey. I remember reaching this stage with my son as well and it’s an explosion of feelings, both mentally...
Tips to Make Breastfeeding Easier!
We’ve collected some of our favorite tips and tricks to help make breastfeeding a little easier! Stay hydrated  While it’s always important to make sure you are providing your body with water throughout the day, it’s especially so while you...
The Love Hormone
We’re taking it back to science class with a post all about oxytocin. This hormone plays a large role in a number of bodily functions and behaviors, and is a key component in labor and breastfeeding! The formula for this...
August is National Breastfeeding Month
August is National Breastfeeding Month and we are here for it! We are proud to support our breastfeeding Promise mamas not just in August but every month. Breastfeeding provides health benefits for your little one and for you as well!...
Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
Celebrated every August 1-7th, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) uses this week to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding. Since 1992 WABA has been utilizing this week to generate support and awareness, and making...
A Mother's Love Is Limitless
Motherhood is a universal love. Mothers across the globe with varying cultures, lifestyles and beliefs all share a common love and goal of happiness and health for their children. We all have an endless and unfathomable love for our children....
5 Easy Game-Changers for Your Skincare Routine!
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” – Roald Dahl Promise Prenatal believes that true beauty comes from within. Outwardly it shows in the twinkle of your...
Changes
The warm touch of the sun, the smell of sunscreen and the popsicle lip stain on my toddler are key indicators that the weather is changing. We are approaching summer! Summertime is a time of freedom and play. It’s a...
Happy Mother’s Day to Our Promise Mamas!
We know you are not simply “mom”; you are teacher, nurse, provider, protector, confidant, playmate, and best friend. You wipe noses and bottoms, elicit smiles and giggles, caress heads, and soothe hearts. You have just the right snacks, always know what to say, and you make a little magic happen every day.
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy
As we walk through the uncertain territory of the recent days with the coronavirus, we want to pass along some helpful information and send some encouragement your way.
Last Month of Pregnancy Checklist
Your world is about to be changed forever! Anticipating the coming of your new little one is exciting but if you are a first time mom, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. No worries mom-to-be, you’ve got this.  Here is a...
Folic Acid- The Wonder Supplement of Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, taking folic acid will help you stay healthy and help your baby’s development.  Benefits for Baby: Folic acid helps to prevent birth defects like neural tubes, birth defects of the spinal...
DHA Omega-3 Benefits
There’s nothing fishy about it!  DHA Omega 3 is the mega omega when it comes to baby’s development. When a pregnant or nursing woman takes DHA Omega 3 on a daily basis, she is helping her child’s brain, eye, central...