When you are pregnant you need to be aware of what kind of products you use on your body, the clothes you wear, the air you breathe, the food you eat and the water you drink. This is because toxins in the environment can affect the health of the foetus.
A lot of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into the blood stream and many chemicals can pass through the placenta and the blood-brain barrier. Pesticides, chemicals, dyes, plastics, phthalates, and other toxins found in conventional maternity products can effect hormones, cause nausea and vomiting, and may even result in birth defects.
The Australian Organic Directory lists ethical companies who supply the best eco-friendly, natural and organic maternity products. This includes plant bristle dry body brushes, natural cotton tampons, pregnancy skin and body care, cotton maternity pillows, maternity clothes and many more.
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Bodecare
Pure plant bristle dry body brushes
2 Greenwood Street, Spring Lakes, QLD 4300
Certifier: Natural product
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Cottons
Natural cotton tampons, pads and panty liners
PO Box 2112 Janefield Drive LPO, Bundoora, VIC, 3083
Certifier: Not certified organic
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GAIA Skin Naturals
Creams, oils and balms for pregnancy and new mums
120 Woodlands Drive, Braeside, VIC 3195
Certifier: Use certified organic ingredients
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Lhami Skincare
Organic and natural skincare
19 Longview Close, Wamberal, NSW 2260
Certifier: Use certified organic ingredients
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Mambino Organics
Organic skincare for the whole family including pregnancy and baby
PO Box 2106 Yokine South, WA, 6060
Certifier: USDA
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Mary and Moses
Eco-friendly maternity and baby products
Reservoir, , VIC 3000
Certifier: Various certified products
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Milk and Love
Bamboo and cotton nursing, breastfeeding and maternity clothing
PO Box 1707 Milton, QLD, 4064
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Mum To Be
Skincare for pregnancy and newborn bubs
PO Box 2061 Mornington, VIC, 3931
Certifier: Not a certified organic product
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Natures Child
Organic and natural products for baby, pregnancy, children and lifestyle
PO Box 1040 Byron bay, NSW, 2481
Certifier: ACO, GOTS
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Pure Earth International
Organic buckwheat husk pillows, bamboo pillow protectors, buckwheat pet beds
PO Box 11 Coolum Beach, QLD, 4573
Certifier: Products are not certified organic
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Thornhill Lane Biodynamics
Facial care, body care, aftershave care and baby bum balm
1 Thornhill Lane, Elphinstone, VIC 3448
Certifier: Ingredients certified by ACO
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Tiny Tots Baby Store
Eco friendly nappies, organic skincare for baby
Online store, Knoxfield, VIC 3180
Certifier: Various certified products made in Australia
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Zk'in
Certified Organic Skincare Range
10 Bridge Street, Rydalmere, NSW 2116
Certifier: ACO
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Ayana Organics
Organic, vegan and cruelty free skincare products
5 Dilkara Place, Kalamunda, WA 6076
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Babies and Bellies
Organic clothing for babies and organic skincare for mother and baby
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Baobag
Free bag of natural and organic samples supporting women on their journey to motherhood
PO Box 4052 North Curl Curl, NSW, 2099
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Bellybean
Organic cotton maternity pillows
34 Mansfield Avenue, Margaret River, WA 6285
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Down to Earth Baby
Organic pregnancy and baby products
PO Box 177 Sandringham, VIC, 3191
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Little Frenchy
Organic maternity clothes and baby clothes for newborn - age 2
Unit 502, 9-15 Central Avenue, Manly, NSW 2095
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Little Healthy Life
High Nutrition Protein for pregnancy
7 Walker Street, Birkenhead, SA 5015