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Happy 2018!

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a fresh start. The staff at Edenway are no exception.

We want to help you meet your goals this year!  Whether it’s a preconception consultation to help you create a healthier lifestyle, beginning prenatal care, or giving you the tools you need to have a wonderful birth experience….we are here for you! You will find our staff and midwives to be caring and compassionate; valuing your needs as a whole person – physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental. You can contact us to schedule an appointment at 817-558-2229.

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Your midwives are encouraging you to GO GREENS during your pregnancy!

We’ve already talked about safe seafood and nuts as being a great way to get added nutrition that your baby needs for development. (If you aren’t pregnant yet, click here to get some great pointers for things to do before conceiving)

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Do you ever have mornings where you’re shuffling around your house on autopilot? Hours later as you “wake up” you realize that breakfast was made and cleaned up and kids got out the door for school but it’s all kind of a blur.

Someone asks you how your week has been and you think back, but…..well, you can’t really remember how it’s been because it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what you’ve even done. You’re just glad you made it.

Is there joy to be found in the seasons of busyness and work? Is it even possible to experience positive things in the mundane and often pessimistic; when you’re just putting one foot in front of the other?

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The holiday season is upon us and so is the frantic rush to do, buy, experience, and see all we can.

Do you struggle, like me, to slow down and enjoy the time you’ve been given? Do you experience the pull of making sure every moment is filled to its fullest?

Here are some things to think about as you work to avoid all the stress that often overshadows the tidings of comfort and joy.

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In “The Healthy Pregnancy Book” Dr William Sears, MD and his wife Martha Sears, RN talk about the twelve super foods of pregnancy. We have already looked at how safe seafood is one of the best ways to give the omega oils to your baby in the womb. Today we are going to talk about the benefit of adding raw nuts to your pregnancy diet.

“Nuts are one of the most nutrient-dense foods, rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E, calcium, and many other vitamins and minerals you and your baby need.”

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We’re taking a look at twelve superfoods for pregnancy. In this series we will be unpacking some of the most nutrient-dense foods so that you can give yourself and your baby the healthiest pregnancy possible.

According to  “The Healthy Pregnancy Book”  by William Sears, MD and his wife Martha Sears, RN one of the best foods you can eat during pregnancy is safe seafood. Their research shows that “mothers who eat more safe seafood or take omega-3 fish oil supplements during pregnancy and for three months after delivery:

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Are you thinking about getting pregnant?

You plan for retirement, buying a house, and all kinds of other things. Why not plan for your pregnancy?

The healthier you are starting out, the more smoothly your pregnancy is likely to progress….and that’s not just limited to women. The health of your man is just as important as you prepare your bodies for conception to take place.

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Those first few months of transitioning back to normal life after the birth of your baby can be stretching, to say the least.

Whether it’s your first baby or your tenth everyone can stand to be reminded of creative ways to make the transition easier. Here are a few to consider.

Say no to extras.

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