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A cozy little space where I share evidence-based guidance on lactation, postpartum, pregnancy, and labor. You’ll also find simple recipes, honest encouragement for the everyday moments of motherhood, and occasional updates on what’s going on in the world that impacts families like yours.
4 Yoga Poses That Are Great For Prenatal & Postpartum Health
Yoga is a great way to keep your body and your muscles strong. Even more important than the physical benefits of yoga in my opinion, are the mental benefits from it. Yoga is a type of workout that focuses on strengthening the core of your body as well as focusing on the breath. Implementing yoga in your life combines physical…
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Chocolate Lactation Smoothie
I struggled with finding a lactation smoothie that both tasted good and helped boost my milk supply. So I (kinda) created my own! I used a protein shake base that I was already used to drinking, and built upon it by adding ingredients proven to help boost supply. Just like with my cookie recipe, I hate big long stories, so…
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Not Just The Baby Blues
Postpartum Depression (PPD): What Every Woman Should Know Postpartum depression is a serious and often misunderstood condition. If there is any concern that it may be affecting you or someone you love, it is important to seek help as soon as possible. This information is meant to raise awareness based on real experiences, not to diagnose or treat. For medical…
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Lactation Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
No crazy long story of why or how I came up with this recipe. I always hate those (just get to the recipe already!) So without further ado, enjoy this recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip lactation cookies to help give your milk supply a quick boost! Prep Time: about 20 minutes Makes about 20-24 cookies (depends on scoop size) Ingredients:…
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Breastfeeding Tips For New Moms
If you’re having a hard time breastfeeding, let me start with this—don’t give up. I gave birth to my daughter at 32 weeks, and breastfeeding a preemie is honestly one of the hardest things you can go through as a mom. They’re smaller, more fragile, and sometimes have a harder time latching (although that wasn’t the issue for my little…
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From Birth To Breast 