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How To Really Eat For Two
The trick is, everything in moderation – emphasis on ‘moderation’ not ‘everything’…
We totally understand that you could murder a pack of chocolate biccies. And yes, you could eat a horse. But needing to ‘eat enough for two’ is one of the biggest pregnancy myths ever. (Click here and here to see more pregnancy myths.) Did you know, you only actually need an additional 300 calories during your second trimester and an additional 500 calories in your final trimester?
#RecipeSaviours: Spicy Steak With Rosemary Fries
This House & Garden recipe’s got us all hot under the collar!
When it comes to a tasty but healthy meal, it’s all about editing. Doing something as simple as replacing full fat vegetable oil with olive oil can make all the difference. This week, we’re indulging in our love of meat with this gorgeous recipe by House & Garden. To ‘pregnify’ it, try swapping the potatoes with sweet potatoes.
Enjoy!
April = Stress Awareness Month!
In honour of this special month, we’re giving you some great tips to stay stress-free!
That’s right! April is Stress Awareness Month. The month has been recognised in America since 1992. Usually, healthcare professionals throughout the US use the 30-day period to increase awareness on the common ailment.
Mother's Day Sale Now On!
Get 30% off your Anti Stretch Mark Pack Now!
Mother's Day has come early here at Secret Saviours Towers. From today until Monday 7th March, we're giving you 30% OFF our Anti Stretch Mark Pack!
#RecipeSaviours: Lemon Rice With Roasted Peanuts
In keeping with this week’s morning sickness post, we’re showing love for heroes lemon and ginger
While we’re sure this recipe is delightful as it is, if you want to make it super healthy for your pregnancy, why not substitute some ingredients. Instead of peanuts, try using walnuts instead, which are a great source of folate, fibre and protein. And as opposed to using Basmati rice, use a whole grain variety, packed with even more fibre plus vitamin E, selenium and phytonutrients, which are ...
Health Boosters: Superfoods
You may have heard of some, but we’re giving you the definitive list!
There are buzz words and then there are words you should take as seriously as "SALE". As a mother-to-be, the word ‘superfood’ is your saviour. You're eating for two and that means now, more than ever, is the time to step away from that double chocolate muffin and into the light…
#RecipeSaviours: Sweet Potato Stew With Spinach, Squash and Avocado
Bright and tasty!
This week’s recipe is courtesy of food blog The Awesome Green. Originally made with poached egg, we’ve decided to scratch that from the ingredients list for a vegan and pregnancy-friendly recipe.
Tasty, healthy and beautiful, it’s so colourful, it’ll have you thinking spring has come early.
Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Burger With Veggie Chips
Pig out with a twist
If you thought you’d have to wave goodbye to the beloved burger because you’re pregnant, think again. Fast food restaurants might be best avoided, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it yourself, knowing exactly what’s in it and topping it off with a much healthier alternative to chips. With lean meat being one of the top pregnancy superfoods, it’s the perfect excuse to get stuck in.
Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Miso Ramen With Beef, Mushrooms And Greens
Far from a student's meal
The ramen noodle is enjoying a rebirth (excuse the pun). No longer merely fodder for the poor, it’s the ‘It’ ingredient. Perhaps best loved for its versatility, you can cook it with virtually anything. Which makes it perfect for a pregnancy dinner. Pack it with all the superfoods for the healthiest ramen noodle recipe EVER!
Enjoy!
VIDEO: Secret Saviours – The Science
Check out the genius (even if we say so ourselves) behind our Anti Stretch Mark Underwear
Watch this short film to find out why you don't have to get stretch marks in pregnancy.
Pass it on…
How To Avoid Back Pain In Pregnancy
We’ve got your back
Did you know that, as your pregnancy progresses, your muscles get softer? This is to prepare your body for the ‘joys’ of labour. The bad news is, this can wreak havoc on your back. The good news is, there are things you can try to avoid it.
Top 5 Pregnancy Superfoods
From energy boosters to nutrition tips – we’ve got you covered
Grab your shopping list – you forgot to add these!
September Supplements
Are you taking the right stuff? Read on to find out
It's autumn, and with a new season comes new healthcare regimes. Make sure you're taking everything you need for you and your baby.
9 Pregnancy Fatigue Tips
You’ll love these
Pregnancy is beautiful and all that, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Tiredness is one of the main complaints arising from this wonderful time. The good news is, there are myriad ways to combat the problem.
Third Trimester Myths BUSTED!
You’re almost ready to pop, but we’re about to burst an entirely different bubble
Having sex might hurt the little one
Did you know that seven layers of skin protect your baby? By now, your cervix has lengthened and hardened. Nothing’s getting in there!
Keep calm and cool down!
Summertime, and the weather ain’t easy! Make sure you’re ready for the heat with these handy tools
As someone in the ‘family way’ (where does that phrase come from, by the way?!), you’re more susceptible to rising temperatures than most. And if you’re planning a trip somewhere hot, you’ll need all the cooling-down help you can get. Which is exactly what we’re here for!
Vote For The Mummy Adventure In The MAD Blog Awards 2015
One of our favourite pregnancy bloggers has been nominated for a Mum And Dad Blog Award!
The Mum And Dad Blog Awards have been described as “the UK’s biggest and most exciting awards for parent blogs”. This year, one of our favourite bloggers – Secret Saviours’ trialist Becky Gower – has been nominated for her fantastic pregnancy blog The Mummy Adventure.
6 Best Pregnancy Announcements
How did you announce yours?
Gone are the days of simply calling family and friends to share the biggest news of your life: you’re growing a new one! Nowadays, we’re getting much more creative.
7 Signs Your Pregnancy Just Got Real
Pregnancy is not all about glowing while eating whatever you want. These are the facts they don’t reveal in the movies…
#BumpArt
We’re loving the latest pregnancy trend
We’ve found a great, environmentally friendly way to be artistic, even when you’ve run out of supplies. Save paper and use a baby bump instead! That’s what one proud husband and father-to-be did on his wife’s bump.
Acupressure Point
This drug-free health remedy is the perfect cheat for pregnancy ailments
Pregnancy is an amazing time for your body. However, one arguable drawback is not being able to enjoy the instant relief of painkillers or other over-the-counter quick fixes for common ailments like the flu, headaches or even hayfever.
Thankfully, there are some chemical-free solutions available to help alleviate these problems as well as those occurring because of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Go-To Explanations: Volume 4
It makes perfect sense
#BasicMaths
Pregnancy Go-To Explanations: Volume 6
#DollyParton eat your heart out…
Pregnancy Go-To Explanations: Volume 3
Let's get one thing straight…
#DealWithIt
5 Things To Do In London This Bank Holiday Weekend
Whether it’s around the corner or a plane ride away, London is the perfect playground of activity
If you’re in your first, second or third trimester, you’re sure to enjoy these day trip ideas in and around London.
Health Boosters: Superfoods – Part 2
You thought you knew them all… Wrong!
#RecipeSaviours: Smoked Salmon And Lemon Risotto
This week, we’re going fishing!
The hero of this recipe is smoked salmon which, according to the NHS, “is considered safe to eat in pregnancy”.
Its sidekick, lemon, is not to be sniffed at. This superfood works wonders on your body. It offers heartburn relief, aids in weight loss and hydrates. Click here for all the juicy facts.
Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Rabbit Cookie Sandwiches
How sweet are these little bunny bums?!
For this Easter special, we’re going for something a little sweeter. Now, while it might not be packed full of superfoods, it does contain one ingredient lauded to be beneficial during pregnancy: dark chocolate!
#RecipeSaviours: Potato Yaki Udon Noodles
Ring in the spring with this colourful dish!
They say variety is the spice of life, and it doesn’t get much spicier than this. This week’s #RecipeSaviour is courtesy of food blogger Ella, who launched Deliciously Ella after being diagnosed with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and drastically changing her diet for the better.
Enjoy!
All You Ever Wanted To Know About Hypnobirthing
Forget everything you think you know about this method of childbirth. This is the definitive explanation
Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, when it comes to the decision on how to bring this child into the world, you always have a choice.
14 Flat-tastic Flats
Who said flat shoes were boring?!
Whether you’re a ballet pump princess or a stiletto senorita, we’re sure you’ll find something for you in our special selection.
Baby Blues VS Postnatal Depression
When it comes to these common issues, there are solutions
Did you know that 80% of new mums mention feeling especially low following the birth of a child?
8 Hot Maternity Jeans
They're a dream come true!
Secret Saviours Testimonial: Sophia’s Story
There’s a certain Tattooed Tealady who “can’t stop telling people about” our Anti Stretch Mark Pack
When Tattooed Tealady blogger Sophia began wearing Secret Saviours’ Anti Stretch Mark Underwear at 17 weeks pregnant, she soon became “besotted” with it.
Secret Saviours Testimonial: Shareene's Story
In a change of style from our previous testimonials, trainee midwife Shareene does the talking in this post
Prior to this invention, I had the perception that stretch marks were not preventable. However, a study has suggested a significant reduction in the prevention of stretch marks using this product.
#RecipeSaviours: Sweet Potato And Spinach Bake
Forgotten to take those supplements? Fear not – it’s all here!
This week’s #RecipeSaviour contains two top pregnancy ingredients – sweet potato and spinach. Between the two, there are enough benefits to ensure the healthiest pregnancy ever. Possibly.
Enjoy!
Experts Reveal The Truth About Childbirth
If this is your first pregnancy and you want to know what to expect, you've come to the right place (via The Mail Online)
It's the article we've wanted to see for AGES – and it's finally here, thanks to good ol' Mail Online.
#RecipeSaviours: Cherry Tomato, Kale, Ricotta And Pesto Pasta
It’s September and the cold nights are drawing in. There’s nothing like a bit of pasta to help warm you up!
What did we do before pasta? Let’s try not to think about it, but rather indulge in this shockingly good recipe, full of pregnancy-friendly ingredients.
Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Watercress, Bean And Beetroot Salad
You’ll be full of beans after this one
Ready in minutes and full of nutritious beans, gold for pregnancy, this one is a keeper.
Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Chicken Salad With Hazelnut Dressing
Chicken makes everything better
This week, we’re all about the salad and it doesn’t get better than this super-easy dish. Packed full of pregnancy goodies, the romaine lettuce is the star of the show – so no substitutes, please!
Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Spiralized Courgette Rosti With Smoked Salmon
This one’ll have you spinning right round, baby!
This week’s tasty treat comes from blogger Jemma Andrew-Adiamah of Celery and Cupcakes. Jemma has an eight-month-old son (he’s adorable!), and is all about keeping things healthy and tasty for mums (and mums-to-be!). Enjoy!
#RecipeSaviours: Moroccan Chicken With Sweet Potato Mash
Take your palate on a vacation with this gorgeous, low-fat meal
Whether you’re staycationing or pining for balmy nights in Marrakesh, this recipe will send your mind to a sand dune daydream in no time.
Enjoy!
Pregnancy Life Hacks
Wish you could do the dishes in record time? Too tired to mop the floors? Today’s your lucky day
The closer you get to your due date, the more difficult simple household chores become. That’s why we’re quite excited about this post from BuzzFeed listing “29 things that will basically clean for you”.
How Do You Spell That? Most Ridiculous Names Ever!
Any of these take your fancy?
We saw this on i100 and thought it was horrifyingly funny.
What's the funniest name you've heard?
Good For You Friday: Top 5 Superfoods for Pregnancy
From energy boosters to nutrition tips – we’ve got you covered
There are buzz words and then there are words you should take as seriously as "SALE". We know you're probably sick of the word 'superfood', but as a mother-to-be, this word is your saviour. You're eating for two. That means now, more than ever, is the time to step away from that double chocolate muffin and into the light…
The Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon With Water
Your shopping list is no longer complete without a sackful of the stuff
What would you say if we told you the key to a healthier body, beautiful skin and less morning sickness was in a piece of fruit? Because that’s the proposition we’re putting to you.
Secret Saviours have been enlightened on the benefits of drinking water with lemon (and they are huge), thanks to lifestyle blog Complete Health and Wellness.
Wake Me When It's Friday
Is it Friday yet?
VIDEO: Watch A Baby Turn One In Minutes
They grow up so fast – but two minutes takes the biscuit!
Happy Monday! Oh yes it is. Still not convinced? This adorable video will help.
If you need a Monday morning lift, Teddy certainly made ours.