Women’s Health
Postpartum Recovery: The Golden Month of Opportunity
What Is “The Golden Month”? The period of the first 40 or 42 days after childbirth is called “Sacred Window” in Ayurveda and “The Golden Month” in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). During this time, there is an emphasis on the significance of physical and emotional healing for the mother. Moreover, the healing and recovery she […]
11 Tips For Your Exclusive Pumping Journey
Exclusive pumping is a hard journey, but it has many benefits. Here are 7 tips, + all you need to know about how to exclusively pump.
Blighted Ovum Symptoms and Miscarriage Treatment Options
Your feelings related to your blighted ovum miscarriage are valid, mama. If you’ve experienced this kind of miscarriage, you likely had all the symptoms of pregnancy and then suffered a shocking loss. It’s okay to feel lost and alone, but please know that we are here to support you through your miscarriage journey. The following […]
What to Eat After a C-Section: 10 Foods to Support Recovery
The Cheat Sheet: 10 Foods to Support Your C-Section Healing My Postpartum Nutrition Journey There is a lot of information out there about eating healthy during pregnancy, and with the exception of a few too many bowls of Fruity Pebbles, I think I did a pretty good job of making nutrition a priority. I limited […]
Exercise During Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Fitness Tips For Busy Moms
Whether you’re a marathoner, a weekend warrior, or simply trying to get a minimum 30 minutes of daily physical activity, we’ve done a ton of research on the advantages of exercise during pregnancy for you, your baby, and maybe even your grandchildren (more about that later!). Mothers who exercise during pregnancy are at lower risk […]
Why We Love Postpartum Meal Delivery Services
Lately I’ve been thinking about the sheer amount of preparation that goes into bringing a baby home. You’ve got the nursery (mostly) ready, the hospital bag checklist marked off, and you have more tiny baby clothes than you’ll need in a lifetime. But what about YOU, mama? Are you ready to take care of yourself […]
What To Do if You’re a Touched Out, Overstimulated Mom
Loud toys, incessant snack demands, and the constant cry of “Mommy mommy mommy”…these things sound familiar? As you navigate the early days of toddlerhood (and, let’s be honest, the rest of childhood), it’s not uncommon to feel like an overstimulated mom. There’s no denying we love our children, but their continual demands, sounds, and touches […]