I cannot swallow prenatal tablets!

Let’s face it.....Eating right all the time isn’t easy……

Even the most health-conscious among us sometimes struggle to get all our vitamins and minerals from food alone especially things like folate which is so important for lowering the risk of your baby developing a Neural Tube Defects such as Spina Bifida.

So we all accept that’s it’s smart to invest in a good prenatal vitamin supplement for at least 2 months before conception right.

Well did you know that a large proportion of the population have trouble swallowing pills, even though in most cases these same people report no trouble swallowing food or beverages…so you are not on your own…

For a lot of women, the difficulty is severe enough that it prevents them from swallowing their prenatal pills altogether, which can be problematic of course.

Reasons why you don’t take prenatal tablets

1. 
   

    Your prenatal vitamin makes you nauseous. 

   Some women find that their churning stomachs are due to their vitamins rather than morning sickness or that their vitamins make morning sickness worse.
   
   
   2.     You can't remember to take the prenatal vitamin. 
   Because they are not enjoyable, it is easy to forget to take your prenatal vitamins.
   
   
   3. You get constipated from your prenatal vitamin.
   Constipation is typically from the high iron levels in the vitamins.
   
   
   4. It is hard to swallow the prenatal vitamin.
   Some prenatal supplements are like giant horse tablets and are just plain hard to swallow.
   
   
   5. You “burp” nasty tastes after taking your prenatal vitamin.
   Arrrggghhh….some practitioners recommend that you crush the tablets but this only makes things worse.

A Real Alternative Is Now Available!

No need to struggle with tablets anymore, MamaCare is a new Australian made Pharmaceutical grade Nutritional Supplement that easily mixes in water to make a delicious vanilla flavoured shake that is specifically designed for use before, during & after pregnancy (whilst breast feeding).

MamaCare contains 26 vitamins, minerals and nutrients which are essential for you and your baby’s healthy development. 

So forget those hard to swallow tablets and get yourself some MamaCare.

MamaCare is available from leading Pharmacies or online

MamaCare is dedicated to helping mothers all over the world to nurture their baby and themselves before, during and after pregnancy with luxurious Australian made products of the highest possible quality.

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Australian made all natural organic ethically sourced body care

All Natural Ethically Sourced

Body Care Products

At MamaCare we are dedicated to looking after mums all over the world.

Having a baby is such a special time and with so much focus on baby we want to make sure that mums are pampered too.

Made in Australia, the MamaCare Body Care range has been specifically developed with pure, natural and organic oils and vitamins, designed to nurture, nourish and replenish the changing needs of your skin.

Our Natural Ingredients

·       Tamanu Oil

The tamanu tree is commonly found throughout the tropical South Pacific Islands. The seeds yield a thick, dark green oil which has been used by the islanders for many thousands of years for medicinal use on wounds and has gained the attention more recently for amazing ability to help promote new skin tissue, reduce scarring associated with stretch marks and it soothes dry itchy skin. #tamanuoil

Its fatty acid profile contains:

·         Palimitoleic acid – this acid is vital for delaying skin ageing

·         Stearic acid – is a natural fatty acid providing a soft, pearly & cooling feeling to the skin

·         Oleic acid – fantastic regenerative and moisturising properties

·         Linoleic acid – helps prevent water loss from the skin

Palmitic acid	12%
Stearic acid	13%
Oleic acid	34%
Linoleic acid	38%

·       Macadamia Oil

The macadamia tree is indigenous to tropical regions of Australia in north-eastern NSW and QLD, and produces a small round nut that is widely popular and delicious to eat. Macadamia oil derived from the macadamia nut contains 22% of the omega-7 (palmitoreic acid) which is vital for delaying skin and cell aging. It has high oxidative stability meaning the use of added preservatives are not necessary. Macadamia oil has a wonderful affinity for the skin. It contains oleic acid which is fantastic for regeneration and moisturising and Phytosterols which are the building blocks of our cell membrane and aids recovery. This oil works in the same way as skin oils giving it great skin penetrating properties. #macadamiaoil

Macadamia Oil fatty acid profile contains:

Palmitic acid	4-9%
Stearic acid	1-3%
Oleic acid	62-86%
Omega-9 fatty acid	60-75%
Linoleic acid	20-30%
Vitamin E	0.4%

·       Sweet Almond Oil

Almonds are indigenous to the Mediterranean, Middle East and South East Asia. Almond oil is fantastic as an emollient, ideal for massage. It is resistant to oxidation due to fatty acid content, and is used for restoration of skin lipid balance. It is sebum restoring, and can penetrate and reach deeper layers of the skin, hydrating skin and creating a barrier. It is so safe and natural that it is edible. #sweetalmondoil #almondoil

Sweet Almond Oil fatty acid profile contains:

Palmitic acid	4-9%
Stearic acid	1-3%
Oleic acid	62-86%
Omega-9 fatty acid	60-75%
Linoleic acid	20-30%
Vitamin E	0.4%

·       Shea Butter

Shea butter is indigenous to Africa. It is an ivory coloured fat that melts at body temperature, extracted from the edible nut of the shea tree. Shea butter is used widely in cosmetics and moisturisers, as it is rich in vitamin A and is superb for treating wrinkles, eczema, sunburn, itching, wound healing, allergies and stretch mark prevention. The moisturisers in shea butter are very close in their molecular structure to the sebum produced naturally in human skin. #shaebutter

Shea Butter fatty acid profile contains:

Palmitic acid	2-9%
Stearic acid	20-50%
Oleic acid	40-60%
Linoleic acid	3-11%

·       Jojoba Oil

Jojoba is indigenous to North America in the South Western areas. It has been used by the Native Americans for hundreds of years as a salve for skin to heal and condition. It is extracted from the seeds and nuts of the jojoba plant, and is a fantastic carrier oil for the skin as it is so similar in molecular structure to the natural oil produced by the body. It is light and readily absorbed resulting in soft and supple skin. It is able to penetrate deeply into the skin, making it non-greasy with no oil layer left on the skin. It is anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and is amazing for oily skin as it regulates the production of sebum. #jojobaoil

Jojoba Oil fatty acid profile contains:

Palmitic acid	3%
Stearic acid	1%
Oleic acid	5-15%
Linoleic acid	5%

·       Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil is pressed from the seeds of grapes. 

It has mild astringent properties which help tighten and tone the skin. 

It is rich in linoleic acid which is important for skin cell membranes. It is highly moisturising and regenerative. #grapeseedoil

Grapeseed Oil fatty acid profile contains:

Palmitic acid	6.5%
Palmitoleic acid	0.2%
Stearic acid	3-3.7%
Oleic acid	12-25%
Linoleic acid	60-75%

·       Wheatgerm Oil

Although the oil content is only 3% of the wheat grain, it contains nearly 25% of the protein, vitamins and minerals. Wheatgerm oil is very high in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, and it is a natural antioxidant. It helps promote the formation of new skin cells, improve circulation and help repair damage to the skin. It also promotes younger, smoother looking skin, and assists healing scar tissue and stretch marks due to it high vitamin E content. #wheatgermoil

Wheatgerm Oil fatty acid profile contains:

Palmitic acid	11-16%
Palmitoleic acis	1%
Stearic acid	2.5-6%
Oleric acid	12-39%

·       Carbomer

Derived from acrylic acid, carbomer keeps emulsions such as lotion and creams from separating into their oil and liquid components, and controls the consistency and flow of the product.

·       Polysorbate-60

Derived from vegetable oils and fats. Helps other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent they normally wouldn’t dissolve in, like dispersing natural oils in a water based solvent, as well as thickening the lotion to a luxurious consistency.

·       Natural Vitamin E

A fat soluble vitamin that is isolated from vegetable oil. It is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and fights free radicals.

·       Glycerine

A sugar-alcohol derived from plants, used for skin hydration. It is hygroscopic (draws moisture to itself).

·       Cetostearyl alcohol

A fatty alcohol derived from plant oil, it functions as an emollient, an emulsifier, and a thickener. It gives smoothness and spreadability in lotions and creams.

·       Glyceryl Stearate

Derived from plant oils, it slows moisture loss from skin by forming a light barrier.

·       Chamomile extract

Excellent calming properties on mind and body. Used on the skin for eczema, wounds, and dry itchy skin. It’s also a great skin regenerator and is high in (a)-bisabolol which promotes healing and tissue regenerating.

·       Aloe Vera

Long recognised for its wound healing, scar reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces itching, accelerates wound healing, is a superb moisturising agent and is highly penetrating, is naturally hypoallergenic with the same pH as skin.

·       Natural Fragrances

Cedar wood – calms, balances energy, relieves itching

Rosemary – Increases circulation, reduces puffiness and swelling, has a clear refreshing herbal scent

Citrus oils – Promotes feelings of happiness and warmth, supports collagen in the skin, relaxes and detoxes, soothes dry irritated skin

Lavender – Calming, relaxing, combats stress, prevents scarring, antidepressant, balances the skin

MamaCare is dedicated to helping mothers all over the world to nurture their baby and themselves before, during and after pregnancy with luxurious Australian made products of the highest possible quality.

#naturalbodycare #stretchmarkcream #stretchmarkoil

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Protect your baby from chemicals during pregnancy

Be aware!

Some commonly known and inexpensive commercial skin care brands, while often paraben free and phthalate free are usually loaded with petrochemical ingredients, including mineral oil, petroleum and butylene glycol. 

·        Mineral Oil

Mineral oil is any of various odourless, light mixtures of higher alkanes¹ from a non-vegetable (mineral) source, particularly a distillate of petroleum. Other names include petroleum jelly, white oil, liquid paraffin, and liquid petroleum. Baby oil is a perfumed mineral oil.

Most often mineral oil is a liquid by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline and other petroleum products from crude oil, for example petroleum jelly, a substance of relatively low value produced in very large quantities.

·        Parabens

Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They are effective in many types of formulas, used for their antibacterial and fungicidal properties. Their effectiveness and low cost make them commonplace in products like shampoos, moisturisers and many others. In individuals with normal skin, parabens for the most part are non-irritating and non-sensitising. They can cause skin irritation such as contact dermatitis and rosacea in people with paraben allergies.

The mainstream cosmetic industry believes that parabens, like most cosmetic ingredients, are safe based on their long term use, safety records, and recent studies. Public interest organisations which raise awareness about cosmetic ingredients believe further research is necessary to determine the safety of parabens.

There are many views about the long term use of parabens, but in general parabens need independently funded further investigations regarding links to breast cancer, estrogenic activity and sun exposure.

·        Phthalates (or phthalate esters)

These are esters (chemical compounds usually derived from a carboxylic acid and an alcohol) and are mainly used as plasticisers (substances added to polymers to increase flexibility, transparency, durability and longevity), however they are also used in just about every major product category such as construction, automotive, household, apparel, toys, packaging, and medicinal materials. Phthalates are used in cosmetic products as emulsifiers, plasticizers, or denaturants. The Phthalate that is most commonly used in cosmetics is Diethyl Phthalate [DEP]. Phthalates have been banned from cosmetics in the European Union.

All Natural

At MamaCare we are dedicated to looking after mums all over the world. Having a baby is such a special time and with so much focus on baby we want to make sure that mums are pampered too.

Wanting only the best for you and your baby, MamaCare Body Care has taken the utmost care in creating a range of products that are 100% pure, natural and organic.

MamaCare Body Care has a light aromatic, botanical fragrance of citrus, lavender, rosemary and cedar wood. All our ingredients are of the highest quality essential oils, butters and vitamins available. All are ethically sourced and not tested on animals.

As your skin expands and changes throughout your pregnancy, it can become dry, itchy and prone to those dreaded stretch marks.

Ingredients such as tamanu oil, jojoba oil, macadamia oil, sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, vitamin E and shea butter combine to give our products a deeply penetrating and luxurious non greasy finish.

Our range includes a luxury soap in a boxed twin pack, that lathers to a rich and creamy moisturising indulgence. Treat yourself every day!

A light, silky, yet rich Stretch Mark Cream that penetrates quickly and deeply to help prevent those dreaded stretch marks and has a non greasy finish. Eases taut skin.

A rich luxurious Body Butter to massage into dry, itchy, taut skin and to ease fluid build up, particularly in the hands and feet. Can be used all over the body.

Our ultimate indulgence, an Intensive Night Treatment containing a gentle blend of 100% pure natural oils. This luxurious oil is designed to apply to your belly and breasts at night to deliver an intense treatment deep into your skin while you sleep.

Tropical Tamanu Nut Oil, truly a super oil, is 100% natural. Studies have shown it to be most beneficial to help skin regeneration, therefore effective for healing, reducing scarring and stretch marks, and deeply nourishing your skin.

So as you can see, MamaCare is dedicated to helping mothers all over the world to nurture their baby and themselves before, during and after pregnancy with luxurious Australian made products of the highest possible quality.

Want to find out more?

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Your number one skin concern during pregnancy

Stretch marks!

Your number one skin concern during pregnancy

Stretch marks, termed “striae” are the streaks or stripes formed on the skin as a result of rapid stretching of skin or weight changes. They appear mainly on the abdomen, thighs, hips, breasts and buttocks during pregnancy, due to the continuous growth of baby and mum.

The human skin consists of 3 main layers:

1. Epidermis – the outer layer/surface
2. Dermis – the middle layer
3. Hypodermis – the deepest layer

When the connective tissue is stretched due to the expansion and contraction of the skin, stretch marks begin developing on the dermis (middle layer). The rapid stretching of a pregnant belly causes collagen to become weak and the elastin fibres start tearing, causing its normal production cycle to become damaged and interrupted. This results in the formation of scars under the epidermis (top layer). They can appear quite red or pink as scratch-like markings and gradually over time can turn into silvery lines. Their appearance usually depends on skin type, genes and moisture levels.

The best treatment of stretch marks is prevention.

There is evidence that daily massage with quality hydrating lotions and oils can help dramatically in the prevention and treatment of stretch marks and other scars (C-section scars?). Even if genes are against you, by using our high quality Stretch Mark Lotion you can maximise your skins resilience.

Taking a quality supplement like MamaCare Nutritional Supplement will give your body the everyday essential vitamins and minerals to nourish your body internally, in turn giving your skin a boost from within. Using MamaCare’s specifically formulated Intensive Night Treatment Oil and Stretch Mark Lotion gives your skin the very best of what nature has to offer from around the world to hydrate, nourish, soften and penetrate deeply into the skin for the best chance to prevent those dreaded stretch marks and even help to regenerate and heal old stretch marks and scars.

See our table of ingredients for a thorough understanding of what nature can offer to replenish and nourish your skin – naturally!

*Be assured that at MamaCare we do not use any mineral oils, which tend not to penetrate the skin but sit greasily on the surface. No parabens, minerals, petroleum or synthetic fragrance.

We make our products with pregnancy safe natural ingredients, free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, minerals and other ingredients linked to reproductive interference or cancer. After all, you don’t want to swap your worry of stretch marks to worry about what dangerous chemicals are getting into your baby’s blood stream.

Some commonly known and inexpensive commercial brands, while often paraben free and phthalate free are usually loaded with petrochemical ingredients, including mineral oil, petroleum and butylene glycol. 

While recognised as safe for use in cosmetics they are known to dehydrate skin and reduce skins regenerative ability. 

If your goal is to prevent stretch marks, drying out, and increasing your collagen and elastin – this is not the way to do it!

By starting your prevention regimen as early as possible you will give your skin the best chance of avoiding damage from stretch marks. Don’t forget stretch marks don’t just appear on your belly during pregnancy, they can appear on hips, thighs, inner thighs, buttocks and breasts. Make sure you give these areas their due attention!

Remember stretch mark prevention also comes from the inside, so drink plenty of water, take a good supplement (like MamaCare Nutritional Supplement) and stay moisturised with MamaCare Body Care!