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An Organic 9 Months
How to Have an Organic Pregnancy
By Carma Haley Shoemaker
For many, having an organic lifestyle means including natural methods of healing for common ailments. While this offers no major concern, Sugar states that pregnant women should still trust their doctor's advice. "Continuing the organic lifestyle into medical treatment is common practice," Sugar says. "This can mean turning to supplements and herbal remedies for relief. All pregnant women should naturally take precautions with herbal formulas and dietary supplements. Any health issues that she has should be discussed with a qualified health care practitioner."
Even the most dedicated must sometimes stray from their common practice. According to Sugar, when the choice comes down to non-organic or none, the non-organic is the better choice. "Depending on the availability of organic foods in her area, a woman may need to include conventionally grown foods as well, in order to ensure a balanced diet," Sugar says. "A pregnant woman's diet is very important to the development of her baby. She needs to do whatever it takes to ensure good health for both. But it is important to remember that all fruits and vegetables, organic or conventional, should be thoroughly washed, and all meats and eggs must be handled appropriately and cooked to the correct temperature."
"[Organic Food Companies] are committed to having quality organic foods available," Sugar says. "Our commitment reflects our own concern for the quality of our lives and the improvement of our environment. We believe that all of us, including unborn future generations, have the right to safe nutritious foods and a healthy environment in which to live – both now and in the future, with us and each coming generation."
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