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With Mother's Day fast approaching, it seems a good time to talk about moms-to-be, new moms, their little ones, and of course, herbs. We've long known how important sound nutrition is to good health, and pregnant moms constantly hear that what they eat plays a big role in their babies' development. Now, scientific studies are increasingly demonstrating that what goes on our bodies can also impact our health, and that of our little ones. In the meantime, recent news reports about dangerous phthalates and parabens in body products, toxic baby bottles, and health concerns related to chemical exposure have lots of families worried, and may be particularly overwhelming or perplexing to new and expectant moms. Making the switch to safer products is a great idea, but where should you start?

Happily, there are companies share these concerns, and have devoted themselves to offering truly safe, eco-friendly products. Earth Mama Angel Baby© has staked its reputation on creating high-quality, organic, herb-based body products and teas specifically designed to meet the special needs of expectant and new moms and their babes. Recommended by midwives, moms, and doctors alike, Earth Mama's product line includes offerings for pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding support, and baby care. Perhaps most importantly, the company employs a keen understanding of both intergenerational herbal wisdom and modern science in developing its pregnancy-safe products. In an effort to highlight the importance of toxin-free skin care, they've put together the I Love My Mama™ Gift Set, just in time for Mother's Day. Perfect for both expectant and new moms, it includes an herbal foot soak, mint lip balm, aromatherapeutic Happy Mama Spray to fight both the queasies and the baby blues, a luscious body butter, and a nipple butter that's safe for nursing babies.

Of course, since this is primarily a culinary site, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Earth Mama's teas. Pregnant moms may contend with nausea, heartburn, or insomnia, but can't usually rely on conventional medications, or may be reluctant to take even those deemed "safe." Brews like Morning Wellness, Peaceful Mama, and Heartburn Teas address these "normal" pregnancy-related discomforts safely, effectively, and -- according to the mamas who use them -- tastily.