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hile moms-to-be eagerly
facemask using coconut oil and honey. Leave it on
await their new bundle of
for 15-20 minutes, then rinse.

joy, sometimes they’re faced
with the negative aspects of
pregnancy – stretchmarks,
heartburn, trouble sleeping and more. What they
don’t realize is their pantry may hold a secret
5. Trouble Sleeping? – It’s hard to get a good night’s
rest when there’s a watermelon where your belly
used to be. Fight dark circles by dabbing coconut oil
under your eyes.

ingredient to help with all their pregnancy woes:
6. Nurse the Nipple – The baby’s here, you’re
coconut oil. This jack-of-all-trades product is
breastfeeding around the clock and your nipples
bursting with health and skin benefits that can
are dry and cracked. Apply coconut oil to soothe
solve more than one pregnancy or new mom
tender areas.

complaint. Tips provided by Carrington Farms.

Coconut oil can help in six amazing ways on your
expectant and post-baby body:
1. Stretch Mark Cream – Save your money on
expensive stretch mark creams and reach for the
jar of coconut oil. It helps to prevent stretch marks
during pregnancy and fade existing ones post-
birth because of its vitamin E and moisturizing
properties. 2. Relieve Morning Sickness, Heartburn and
Constipation – Always check with your doctor
first, but coconut oil is an all-natural superfood that
can act as a daily supplement, with health benefits
ranging from resisting bacteria and viruses to
reducing cholesterol. The oil can calm your
stomach and clean the bacteria out of your
esophagus to soothe acid reflux.

3. All Dried Out – From your hair to scalp
and skin, the discomfort of dryness is
another unfortunate pregnancy side effect.

Apply coconut oil to the roots of your hair
and over your body for a deep replenishing
treatment. 4. Pregnancy Break Outs – Acne is easily triggered
by pregnancy hormones. Make yourself a DIY
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