Tips for Common Discomforts in Pregnancy: Gas

I help a lot of moms deal with the common discomforts of pregnancy, and gas is definitely on that list.

A few suggestions for decreasing gas during pregnancy include:
Avoiding foods that contain sulfur including cauliflower, cabbage, oinions- these foods cause gases to form while being digested and the pressure results in odorous gas and discomfort in the mother. They can also cause heartburn later in 2-3rd trimesters.

Chew your food slowly and completely. When you swallow air from rapid eating pockets of air are trapped and cause disturbance in the form of gas. It will either be released from belching, or flatulence.

Try eating small meals. Eating smaller meals will allow your digestive system the break it needs.
Drink well between each meal.

Try fennel seed after meals. Fennel is helpful in stimulating proper digestion and is a galactagogue as well, meaning it helps to stimulate milk flow in lactating moms.

When I was pregnant I focused on eating leafy green vegetables, nuts (those without skins) cashews, pine nuts, and soaked brazil nuts, I ate a lot of raw fruits and vegetables and found that the fiber just moved through my system very well. I didn't suffer from bad gas.

***Tender Shoots Wellness Official Website Launch Party****

Thursday December 4th, 2008 from 5-9pm
Capucine Boutique
20 Harrison Street, between Greenwich & Hudson

Capucine Boutique invites you to attend an evening in celebration of Tender Shoots Wellness.

Tender Shoots Wellness is a boutique holistic lifestyle practice practice striving to enrich the lives of women during their childbearing years; empowering them through nutrition awareness, yoga, green culinary arts, and plant medicine. Embracing nature and promoting sustainability and green living, Tender Shoots Wellness gently guides women along their journey into motherhood and beyond. Founded in 2006 by Latham Thomas, Tender Shoots Wellness offers an array of comprehensive services addressing the particular needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy.

Nestled in the heart of Tribeca, Capucine Boutique is an Oasis for Hip Moms & Mothers To Be. The boutique offers women's fashion, accessories, jewelry, unique maternity clothing as well as children's wear & baby gear. There, you will also find everything you could ever dream of for your little ones room, kid's furniture, decorative pieces and funky toys, etc.

*In the spirit of the holidays, shop for your loved ones and save big on products and services.*

All party attendees will receive the following discounts at Capucine and Tender Shoots Wellness:

On upper level of the store: Save 20% on everything- clothing, skincare, accessories, (including new arrivals)

Lower level of the store: 10% off full nurseries + free shipping anywhere in the US as well as 20-30%off selected items.

Receive 20% off any wellness service with Tender Shoots Wellness when you sign up online or on the day of the event. You can sign up at the store!

We are raffling off some amazing products and services for our guests, so make sure you come!!!
Featuring Products and services from: Belly Vita, Capucine Boutique, Hyde Yoga, Lather Spa, Mambino Organics, Tender Shoots Wellness, and more.

For more information please contact:
RSVP: info@tendershootswellness.com

Tender Shoots Wellness
info@tendershootswellness.com
www.tendershootswellness.com
917.328.4720

Capucine Boutique
info@capucinemaman.com
www.capucinemaman.com
212.219.4030