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Special Guest Post: Laura Bratland, Creator of Powerful Mamas Mama Cloths, Explains the What and Why of Her New Line

4/29/2015

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PictureLaura Bratland, Creator of Powerful Mamas Mama Cloths
I am so excited to partner with Powerful Mamas and offer a new line of mama cloth for their clients. I have developed this line of mama cloth in conjunction with Powerful Mamas’ input to meet their high standards for quality and comfort. As a stay-at-home-mom, I put a lot of love and care into everything I make because I care about my customers and I really believe in what mama cloth can do for our bodies, our wallets and the environment. 

Mama cloth is a catch-all phrase for reusable cloth pads that can be used either for postpartum bleeding or for our monthly periods. There can be a lot of reasons why the feminine products we buy at the store just don’t work for us; whether it’s the shape, absorbancy, feel of the materials, or the chemicals that are used in production and in the pads and tampons themselves. I first tried mama cloth postpartum after the birth of my daughter, when I developed a rash; my skin stinging and burning from using the disposable pads night and day, day in and day out, for weeks on end. My OB/GYN told me it was likely the lack of breathability and the chemicals in the pads. I headed out to my local cloth diapering store and picked up five pads in two sizes and the rest is history. 

The new design maximizes absorbancy while keeping the pads thin for comfort and discretion. The top layer, which sits against the skin, is 100% cotton flannel. Flannel pulls the moisture away from the body and into the pad, and doesn’t have that wet feel like disposable pads do. The bottom or outer layer, is a waterproof 2 ml PUL (poly-urethane-lined fabric). The middle layer is super-absorbant Zorb, which is a bamboo/cotton/viscose/micro-fiber blend. The pads have a snap on the wing to keep it in place. They can be machine washed and thrown in the dryer just like cloth diapers. Bleach should not be used on the pads as it may degrade the fabrics. I like to throw mine on the shower floor while I take a shower and let them rinse out before I put them in the wash, which virtually eliminates staining.  
   
I’ve made the pads in 4 sizes. The extra large (XL) post-partum pad is 14” long and is great for very heavy days and overnights. The large (L) overnight pad is 12” long. The medium (M) pad is 10” long and is an everyday pad for medium to heavy days. The small (S) pad is 8“ long and is for medium to light days.  Each pack comes with one pad in each size in a variety of super-cute prints. 

I am sure you will be converted to cloth pads if you give it a try.

Powerful Mamas Mama Cloth: Save Your Skin. Save Your Money. Save the Earth.

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Laura works with an assortment of fun designs.
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Three Pregnancy No-No's Debunked

4/17/2015

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PicturePhoto courtesy of Roots Prenatal™ Yoga

  1. Say No to Caffeine – While you may think you have to give up your daily cup of Joe, according to the American Pregnancy Association, moderate levels of caffeine do not have a negative effect on pregnancy. The recommended amount is up to 300 mg a day. That’s about 2-3 eight-ounce cups of regular black coffee, or 2 espresso shots in a latte. However, caffeine does cross the placenta, so if you’re used to more than a few cups, think about limiting yourself to a lesser amount. You may also try spreading your intake out over a longer period of time.
  2. Keep Off Your Feet – As long as you’ve got your health provider’s okay, there is no reason not to exercise. In fact, staying in motion has been shown to relieve a multitude of ailments during pregnancy including constipation, back pain, poor self-image, low energy levels and excess weight gain. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise can also reduce the risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure, as well as gestational diabetes. As we teach in classes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!  For those desiring a natural birth, we must do everything we can to stay low risk if possible. Exercise is a step in the right direction.

    Prenatal yoga is one fabulous way to prepare for birth, relieve stress and stay active! Our good friend Sandi Hoover, a registered yoga teacher and owner of Roots Prenatal Yoga and The Family Tree Yoga and Massage, reminds us that prenatal yoga is generally
    considered a safe exercise to do while pregnant and studies show consistent benefits. Women often report a decrease in common side effects of pregnancy such as: back and hip pain, fatigue, swelling, and stress. Prenatal yoga can be beneficial to improve sleep and as preparation for childbirth, particularly with breathing technique. For those of you living in the Des Moines metro area, be sure to check out The Family Tree at www.thefamilytreedm.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefamilytreedm.  Sandi previously offered a coupon code for a FREE Roots Prenatal Yoga class, as well as some awesome suggestions for yoga positions for pregnant mamas!
  3. I’m Getting an Epidural – I Don’t Need to Take a Childbirth Class! – Whether you are planning to use pain medications from the get go, or aiming for a natural birth, be aware that birth is notorious for throwing women a curveball now and again. Not every epidural works or can be given in time, and likewise, sometimes a “natural” birth isn’t what’s in the cards. The goal of all moms should be to have an informed birth, one where she and her partner feel completely at ease with their decisions. Parents can feel this way when they’ve taken a quality childbirth class, such as the live and online Preparing for Birth Series, offered by Powerful Mamas. In our experience, if parents do this, they will be satisfied at the end of their journey, no matter how their baby made its appearance into the world.

Here at Powerful Mamas, it is our goal to help each one of our clients have an informed and powerful birth experience. Whether Jacquelyn has assisted in your birth as a doula, helping you achieve the birth experience you hoped for, taught you in one of her childbirth classes so you feel completely equipped for your experience, or prepared your placenta pills to help you in your post-birth recovery, our ultimate hope is that you end your childbirth journey confident and happy with the process…Because as your birth journey ends, your journey into parenthood is just beginning!


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