Miscellaneous
FAQ
1.
What's in Preggie Pops and how do they work?
Childbirth educators have historically
recommended sour flavored pops for labor because
they were perceived to be less likely to
exacerbate queasy stomachs. Lavender has been
widely used in aroma therapy for relaxation and
sometimes for upset stomach as well. Mint has
long been used in both oral and aroma therapies
for upset tummies. Ginger is an ancient remedy
for tummy troubles and research shows that mint
has been used for over a hundred years.
We use the natural essences from these sources
to flavor our Preggie Pops. For nausea caused by
hypoglycemia, even the sugar and corn syrup in
our pops can be effective. In fact even the mode
of delivery is therapeutic as only a small
amount is delivered to the stomach at a time.
So, part of why Preggie Pops work rests on where
your morning sickness is coming from, which is
still rather poorly understood. The overwhelming
response from our customers is that our special
formulation does work for most women.
In development of our Preggie Pops we also
incorporated what women requested or
recommended. Our pops are for both labor and
morning sickness and we have tried to address
each phase with specific flavors. However, our
customers report using all flavors with success
for both labor and morning sickness.
Preggie Pops use only natural flavors and colors
and there are no medications to interfere with
other therapies or complicate your pregnancy.
In summary: Our Preggie Pops work by a
combination of:
- Specific essential oils flavors known to help stomach
problems
- Aromatherapy
- Mode of delivery
- Sugars to combat hypoglycemic queasy stomach
- And, they are safe because they are all
natural
2.
What can you tell me about the amount of
specific herbal ingredients used for efficacy?
We have our own special recipe and while our
customers report it is very effective, it is far
less than the large quantities often used to
obtain results in large research models. We
believe this is because of the combination of
elements working together in our product. For
instance, when you have a pill form of "x"
number of milligrams of lavender or ginger you
have separated out some other elements, such as
the aromatherapy component, which we feel can be
of significant value. With our mints, for
example, customers report feeling better even as
they inhale the fragrance.
3.
I know someone who uses Preggie Pops for air
travel sickness, have you heard this?
Many customers report using our Preggie Pops for
motion sickness with good success.
4.
Do all of the Preggie Pops have ginger in them?
No, the other flavors do not contain ginger.
However, our other flavor oils, such as citrus or
mints also have a long history of being used to
soothe tummies in their own right.
5.
Are Preggie Pops kosher?
Yes, K of-K certified.
6.
I get nauseated and sometimes also have the dry
heaves. Can Preggie Pops help me?
Dry heaves are no picnic. Many women with
morning sickness don't necessarily vomit but do
report to us that our pops help with that
nauseous feeling. Nausea usually comes before
the "dry heaves", and if you stop the sick
stomach feeling you just might avoid the heaves.
Once you are vomiting most things will not work
as well. You might try avoiding greasy foods
while you're at it. Good luck and we wish for smoother sailing for you from here on
in.
7.
Do Preggie Pops work for everyone?
Each person responds in their own way to any
therapy. Therefore, nothing works for everyone.
However, we have many, many, satisfied customers
and you can read what they have to say on our
website.
8.
I am a repeat customer and Preggie Pops are the
only thing that works for me. How many Preggie
Pops can I eat a day?
The limit as to how many Preggie Pops can be
consumed in a day is really an individual call.
There is no known danger limit, as all
ingredients are food quality and natural
products; however, use your common sense. If you
are pregnant, (some of our customers are on
chemo or have motion sickness), you will need to
include vitamin, mineral and fiber sources in
your allotment of daily carbohydrate calories.
Preggie Pops have about 40 calories each. If you
are on an 1800 calorie diet and had 45% of your
calories allocated as carbohydrates this would
be about 800 calories a day for the carbohydrate
budget. Included in this allotment I'm expecting
your healthcare provider would want you to have
mostly whole grains, starchy vegetables and
fruits.
We always recommend you ask your healthcare
provider, or dietitian, the same question you
asked us, because we do not know your individual
health history. Some women have special
concerns, such as gestational diabetes, and each
special health concern will require the answer
to be individualized.
Some women have reported eating as many as 6
pops a day which would still leave room for some
other high quality foods.
You may want to order sugarfree
Queasy Pops. They are available in two flavors:
ginger and sour raspberry. Splenda is used to
sweeten these popular Pops.
9.
Are Preggie Pops absolutely safe for pregnancy?
We have absolutely no reason to believe Preggie
Pops are not safe. There is neither any
medication, nor any newly created substance in
them. All the ingredients are natural food
items.
On the other hand, each of us is a unique
individual and we must use our common sense when
considering a new product. For instance, a
diabetic would need to figure the grams of
carbohydrate of a Preggie Pop into her meal
plan. If you have any food allergies this would
have to be considered. It is important to be a
conscientious consumer and ask about the safety
of anything you consume when pregnant.
Please discuss your questions with your
healthcare provider
before considering any product safe in
pregnancy.
10.
Do you make Preggie Pops or Queasy-Pops for
diabetic women?
Absolutely, we now offer sugarfreeQueasy Pops. They are available in two
flavors: ginger and sour raspberry. Splenda is
used to sweeten these popular Pops.
11.
Can the ginger in Preggie Pops cause uterine
contractions?
Ginger is a well known remedy for nauseated
people. Our pharmacologist tells us that the
studies she has seen report that a person would
have to ingest greater than 250 mg a day of pure
ginger extract to cause any adverse reaction.
Our Preggie Pops use only a trace amount of
actual ginger for the natural flavor used.
Therefore we consider Preggie Pops quite safe.
As always, you should consult your healthcare provider on
a question of this nature, and follow their
advice.
12.
Forget "morning" sickness, I have "all day
sickness" and can't keep anything down. I want
to try Preggie Pops but can you give me any
other tips for morning sickness?
You are not alone. "Morning sickness" is
somewhat of a misnomer because many women do
suffer throughout the day. Try to relax and eat
only what sounds good to you for the time being.
This phase should pass sooner or later. Some
food is better than no food.
Always keep your health care provider informed
of what is going on during this time to insure
the best care. Some women will actually need to
have intravenous fluids due to dehydration. Your
healthcare provider needs to be aware of your condition to
help you maintain a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Other tips include:
1) A snack of protein plus carbohydrate (cheese
or peanut butter and crackers)
2) Mixing salty and tart (lemonade and potato
chips)
3) Avoiding large meals, greasy foods, and
strong smelling foods.
4) You might try keeping a nonperishable snack
next to your bed and eating it before you get up
for the day.
5) Get some fresh air.
Remember, the baby acts as a good parasite and
is quite small in the first three months,
nutrition-wise you are the one more likely to
suffer (i.e., anemia) if it continues
throughout, or beyond, the 1st three months.
Take solace in the fact that morning sickness is
considered a positive sign of pregnancy.
13.
What about using honey instead of corn syrup or
sugar?
We have considered the honey idea but have not
offered a product yet. In our human digestion
the sugar, honey and corn syrup all end up as
the same thing; glucose.
The difficulty with honey seems to be getting a
pop mixture that has reasonable shelf life and
ability to cook into the right consistency,
hardness and resistance to moisture in the air.
14.
When do you consider Preggie Pops to be expired?
Preggie Pops have a
shelf-life of 18 months.
15. I have nut allergies. Are Preggiepops
processed in a nut-free environment?
No, please be aware that PreggiePops,
PreggieDrops, QueasyDrops, and QueasyPops are
processed in a plant that also processes Dairy,
Peanut, Almond, Walnut, Pecan, Nutmeg, Soy
Protein and Wheat
Products.
16. Are PreggiePops Gluten free?
PreggiePops are not made with flour but are
manufactured in a plant where wheat products may
also be processed.
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