The Best Balm for Your Pregnant, Growing Belly
Want to know the secret to supporting your skin during pregnancy?

Stretch marks can be genetic and may happen even if you do "all the right things." There's nothing wrong with them! *someone once called them Tiger Stripes to me, which I loved! I applied this cream every single night after my dry brushing and my shower. 

HOWEVER, your belly can get REALLY ITCHY as it's stretching and growing to support your baby and this belly balm is amazing for soothing that itch. (if you're experiencing intense itching, but without a rash, usually on the hands and feet this can be intrahepatic cholestasis which is reduced or stopped bile flow that builds up in the liver, so make sure to check with your healthcare provider if any of this is going on for you!)

So you can whip this up and apply as needed!🌸

Belly Balm:

  • Melt 1 1/2 cup coconut oil (hard) with 1/2 cup plain shea butter.
  • Let it cool slightly
  • Add 10 drops of lavender, frankincense and cypress
  • Rub on pregnant and postpartum belly as needed
Oils Benefits:

  • Lavender
    • packed with antioxidants to support your skin
  • Frankincense
    • promotes the appearance of healthy-looking skin and reduces the appearance of uneven skin tones
  • Cypress
    • strengthens the structure of the skin tissue and firms skin by stimulating muscle tissue


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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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