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Cheers to Pregnancy! Delicious Mocktail Recipes for Expecting Moms

Pregnancy is a special time filled with joy and anticipation. While you may be abstaining from alcoholic beverages, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy a delightful and refreshing drink. At Cherokee Women's Health, we believe in supporting the well-being of expecting moms. That's why we've curated a collection of mocktail recipes that are not only safe for pregnancy but also bursting with flavor. Raise a glass and savor these delicious concoctions!

Sparkling Berry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the mixed berries until smooth.
2. Strain the berry puree to remove any seeds.
3. In a pitcher, combine the berry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey. Stir well.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.
5. Top each glass with sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
6. Garnish with a lemon slice or fresh berries, if desired.
7. Sip and enjoy the fruity and bubbly goodness!

Cucumber Mint Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker or a mason jar, muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves together.
2. Add lime juice and agave syrup to the muddled mixture and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice cubes.
4. Top it off with club soda.
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a cucumber slice.
6. Take a sip and let the crisp and refreshing flavors transport you to a tropical paradise.

Virgin Watermelon Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• Salt (optional, for rimming)
• Lime wedges (for garnish)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.
2. Strain the watermelon juice to remove any pulp.
3. Pour the watermelon juice into a shaker and add lime juice and agave syrup. Shake well.
4. If desired, rim the glasses with salt by dipping the rim in water and then in salt.
5. Fill each glass with ice cubes and pour the watermelon mixture over the ice.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy the tangy and sweet flavors of this mocktail.

Tropical Paradise Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice
• 2 tablespoons coconut cream
• Pineapple slices or orange wedges (for garnish)
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a shaker, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and coconut cream. Shake well.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the mixture over the ice.
3. Garnish with a pineapple slice or an orange wedge.
4. Sip and imagine yourself on a sunny beach with this tropical-inspired mocktail.

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves together.
2. Add lemon juice and honey to the muddled mixture and stir well.
3. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
4. Top it off with club soda.
5. Stir gently and garnish with a strawberry or basil leaf.
6. Savor the combination of sweet strawberries, aromatic basil, and tangy lemon.

Virgin Mojito

Ingredients:

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves and then cooled)
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves together with lime juice and simple syrup.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3. Top it off with club soda.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
5. Enjoy the classic refreshing flavors of this timeless mocktail.

Mommy Testimonials

Kathleen's OB Testimonial

"The journey to motherhood is different for every woman and beautiful in unique ways. Kathleen and her husband prayed for 15 years for a baby. They experienced an ectopic pregnancy and started to doubt if a baby would ever be part of their story. Hope was never lost, and a rainbow came after the storm. Miracle baby Karla was born at 36 weeks and 5 days!

Cherokee Women’s was there for Kathleen and baby Karla throughout the whole journey. Our team provided care throughout the pregnancy, comforted the new mama with advice along the way, delivered Karla safely, and assured the family of three that everything was going to be great.
Sweet Karla spent one week in the NICU but is home now and thriving. She's so cute!

Kathleen’s rainbow baby journey is an inspiration and a true testament to trusting in God’s perfect timing. A reminder to never give up hope, rainbows are still out there and worth the wait."

Emma's OB Testimonial

Meet patient Emma and sweet baby Charlie. Dr. Haley delivered Charlie exactly 2 months before her due date, weighing only 3 pounds and 12 ounces.

"After 38 days in the NICU, we are are finally taking our sweet baby girl HOME!!! We can not say thank you enough to our medical team. Having a preemie was an unexpected journey. The team not only took care of our daughter but they took care of our family."

Shadia's OB Testimonial

"We feel so lucky that Dr. Z was on call when we went to the hospital to deliver our baby boy, Jacob. She delivered our first baby, Noah, in March last year, and then our second (and last) baby on May 3rd this year! I was afraid because my blood pressure was high and I had to be induced, but she took such amazing care of us from beginning to end! Dr. Z is just amazing. I recommend Cherokee Women's to all my friends."

Patient Stories

Read stories from real patients to get an intimate look at their experiences before, during and after their pregnancies.

Queen's Journey to MotherhoodProud mom Queen with her beautiful baby girl

Ambre’s C-Section – A Positive StoryC-section babies Rhett and Claire

Rainbow Baby – Ashley’s Story of Hope After Two MiscarriagesAshley with baby Enzo

Preeclampsia and Postpartum Depression – Ashton’s StoryAshton and baby Emerson

Twins Times Two!Twin babies Jaxson and Ava

Morning Sickness Times TenBaby Brielle

Miscarriage - You Are Not Alone - Janie's StoryBaby Carter

Breech Baby – Nicole’s StoryBaby Nicole

Having a Baby During a Pandemic - Rebecca’s StoryBaby Torin

High-Risk Pregnancy - Sarah’s StorySarah and baby Alfie

Celebrating our New Moms and Babies with Contests and Giveaways!

A few cuties from our Summer Smiles 2023 Contest

The Cherokee Women's Health's 'Summer Smiles' Winner is Luca Alexander!

Congratulations to sweet little Luca for being the randomly selected winner of our Summer Cover Baby contest! 📸💙

3 Fun Facts about Luca:

1. He has loved the beach & the swimming pool all summer long 🌊

2. He loves watching elmo & playing “ball” ⚽

3. He also loves to dance to any song 🎶

We want to give a big thanks to all the wonderful parents for participating in our contest. Every single summer smile was adorable. 🌞 We're so glad it was a random drawing because it would have been impossible to choose! All of your babies are winners!!! 🥰

A few babies from our COVID-19 Baby Onesies Giveaway

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