Placenta lasagna anyone?

I had heard of people using their placenta after delivery in interesting ways, but listen to the way some women are putting it to use, according to thecradle.com.

• Some women in Hollywood are using extracts from the placenta for facials. It is suppose to help rebuild cells, acceelerate tissue regeneration, and replace vital nutrients lost during childbirth.


• In some cultures, the placenta is buried after birth. A tree may be planted alongside it to represent growth of their child.


• The Tolong people of the Philippines put the placenta in a clay pot and then smoke it. Afterwards, they bury the ashes.


• Some studies show that eating placenta has benefits, including warding off postpartum depression and amping up milk production.

I was happy to let the hospital do whatever they pleased with my placenta. No placenta lasagna for me. But to each their own.

Some interesting prego facts!

I was recently reading Fit Pregnancy magazine and was surprised by some of the prego facts listed under their News To Use section. I thought I would share them with our expecting readers.

1. Water aerobics may make labor feel easier, according to a British study. Although the classes made no difference in the labor's durations, women who participate in pool-based classes during pregnancy are less likely to request pain medication during labor. -S.R. Reproductive Health

2. Being born by elective C-section at 39 weeks increases a baby's risk of health problems. Researchers say that babies delivered at 41 and 42 weeks are also at higher risk for complications. The optimal time is between 39 and 40 weeks. Thirty six percent of elective C-sections are performed before 39 weeks. -S.R. New England Journal of Medicine

3. Research suggests that expecting mothers who have low levels of vitamin D had a 28 percent chance of having a C-section compared to 14 percent of women with normal levels. It is thought that without ample levels of vitamin D, the muscles that push the baby out are weakened. -S.R The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

4. The estimated number of routine prenatal exams done annually in the U.S. is 19,869,962. -National Center for Health Statistics

5. Women with uncomplicated pregnancies enjoy a permanent drop in blood pressure according to a Kaiser Permanente study. The average reduction was 2mm in systolic blood pressure and 1.5 mm in diastolic. -Obstetrics & Gynecology

Mother's Day is just around the corner, Sunday, May 10th! If you're in need of a unique and special Mother's Day gift, here's a list we put together of Posh's Mother's Day Favorites.

1. A versatile and fashionable diaper bag. She'll love our selection of designer diaper bags.

2. An elegant and flattering maternity dress. Make her feel like a million bucks with a swanky maternity dress.

3. Some great organic maternity skincare. Pamper her with belly butter, body toning oil, and and calming aromatherapy by Mambino Organics.

4. A maternity novelty tee. Bring a smile to her face and a little chuckle when she receives a fun and witty novelty tee. (Don't forget your grandmother or grandma-to-be on Mother's Day, we have trendy grandma tees by Posh Mama)

5. A comfy pair of maternity/nursing pj's. She'll love you for buying her buttery soft pj's that she can use now and after the baby's born.

Ultra soft threads!

Looking for comfy clothes for the spring/summer? You'll definately love the way Cottom Glam Maternity Wear looks and feels. This buttery soft line wins the award for ultra comfort and style. Cotton Glam is made in the USA, so you'll be supporting fellow Americans when sporting these delicious maternity duds.

Boy Clothes Can be Cute Too!

Why is it that it is so easy to find adorable and stylish clothes for baby girls, but when it comes to boys, you're choices are limited to powder blue onesies and applique sailboats? I have searched far and wide with the rest of you mothers of boys, for my 2 year old son for a few unique and stylish duds. So if you're on the search, follow me to Posh Maternity's baby and toddler page where you'll find fashionable and hip threads for your little man. Trust me, he'll thank you later, for not stuffing him into that fuzzy blue bunny coat.

Thanks 417-land!

We wanted to thank all those in 417-land for voting us the "Best Clothing for Moms-To-Be!" Thanks! We strive to offer excellent customer service, a great variety of unique and fashion forward maternity, infant, and toddler wear, and a comfortable atmosphere to each and every customer in-store and online. We were very honored to be chosen The Very Best of 417, 2009 and look forward to serving all you 417-landers for many years to come. Thanks again!

Picking the Perfect Diaper Bag

There's a diaper bag for everyone these days. Whether your looking for a big bag to carry the kitchen sink or a small sac for stuffing a few diapers and wipes, we've got the perfect bag for you. The best way to figure out what kind of diaper bag you'll need is to look at the current bag your carrying now. Do you carry a giant hobo bag full of everything you would ever need during the day, like your entire makeup pallette, work out clothes and shoes, and some snacks in case you get hungry or do you stick to the basics and find yourself doing just fine with a wallet, cell phone, and keys in hand? If you like to live large, buy a big diaper bag, you're already use to the size and it has handy extra pockets and compartments for all things baby. Having everything you need in your bag can be very helpful, especially in quick fix situations. If you're more of a minimalist, stick to a smaller bag, clutch, or backpack. A giant bag for you would be cumbersome and unnecessary, and you probably would end up foregoing it for a more compact bag later. Check out our selection of diaper bags, we know you'll find one perfect for you!