Balanced MOMents

Navigating the journey to a balanced, happy mom-life

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  • 92% of Pregnant Women Stopped Drinking Diet Coke: Here’s Why

    92% of Pregnant Women Stopped Drinking Diet Coke: Here’s Why

    Are you familiar with the artificial sweetener aspartame? It’s a popular choice for people looking for a low calorie substitute to sugar, and if you take a look at the ingredient label of diet drinks, chewing gum, and Nutra-sweet, you’ll find it listed. What you probably don’t know, though, is…

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I’m Heather, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a working first time mom-to-be and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living in the moment and finding the balance in everyday.

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  • 92% of Pregnant Women Stopped Drinking Diet Coke: Here’s Why

    92% of Pregnant Women Stopped Drinking Diet Coke: Here’s Why

    Are you familiar with the artificial sweetener aspartame? It’s a popular choice for people looking for a low calorie substitute to sugar, and if you take a look at the ingredient label of diet drinks, chewing gum, and Nutra-sweet, you’ll find it listed. What you probably don’t know, though, is that when digested by the… Read more

  • Stopping the Fierce Climb of Autism: Startling Statistics and What You Can Do.

    As of 2023, the CDC estimates that 1 in 36 American children have autism. Just two years ago that statistic was 1 in 44. Startling. Over this course in time we’ve seen exponential rises in brain related disorders in children, including anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorders (ADD). So what’s to blame? Why are we… Read more

  • Is Your Environment Putting Your Child at Risk? Uncovering Common Toxins Linked to Developmental Delays.

    Is Your Environment Putting Your Child at Risk? Uncovering Common Toxins Linked to Developmental Delays.

    Scary but true: Research has shown these common products/foods can be causing an increase in Autism diagnoses in the United States. As of 2023, the CDC estimates 1 in 36 American children are diagnosed with autism. This statistic has only increased over the past two years from 1 in 44 American children. Startling. Here’s a… Read more

  • How Perinatal Massage Can Help You Avoid Tearing During Childbirth

    How Perinatal Massage Can Help You Avoid Tearing During Childbirth

    In my last few weeks of pregnancy I am starting to think a lot more about child birth. How can I best prepare myself for childbirth? What will recovery look like? How can I make sure I don’t tear down there? Although the research is inconclusive, here is what we know. How common are tears?… Read more

  • The Journey to Motherhood: The 32nd & 33rd Week- Slowing Down, Welcoming Babies, and Puppy Love

    The Journey to Motherhood: The 32nd & 33rd Week- Slowing Down, Welcoming Babies, and Puppy Love

    Slowing down and setting realistic expectations I have finally come to terms with the fact that I am slowing down. I’m thankfully still able to keep up with prioritizing exercise and housework but it is taking it’s toll. Planning out the day for exercise and house chores/projects has helped so much with managing my energy… Read more

  • Benefits of Magnesium During Pregnancy

    Benefits of Magnesium During Pregnancy

    After exiting second trimester pregnancy bliss I had the rude awakening of third trimester aches, pains, and muscle cramps. My calves, feet, lower back. Multiple times a day. This was getting out of hand. Since getting pregnant I have been focused on learning how to holistically support and heal my body. My OB discussed magnesium… Read more