Postpartum can be such a demanding, stressful, and depleted season. But the good news is that food can be used in a ton of different ways to provide support so new mamas can feel amazing and be resilient to the stress they face.
This article covers 5 of the most common postpartum areas women need support with, and how to use both food and herbs as medicine to help!
Read MoreI get asked the question a lot: “How long is best to space out pregnancies?”
For some, it’s an easy decision. But for many, it’s not so simple. Ideally, pregnancy spacing needs to take into account many factors- particularly mom and baby’s health. So that’s what this post explores- particularly through my unique lens of functional nutrition + women’s physiology + metabolic & mental health.
Read MoreSleep is really darn important- for our metabolisms, hormone balance, cognitive function, mood, and more. And especially during postpartum, it’s a key component of recovery and overall replenishment and rejuvenation.
But for new moms, getting 8 hours of quality sleep a night isn’t often realistic. Whether it’s a cluster-feeding newborn, a sleep-boycotting baby, a toddler who wants to snuggle all night, or even older kids who wake you up, sleep can really suffer.
So what can you do when just can’t get the sleep you need?
Read MoreYou may have heard that breastfeeding helps women lose the baby weight faster after giving birth. Maybe you’ve read it somewhere, maybe it was your friend or sister’s experience, or maybe you’ve seen it all over social media- moms “bouncing back” (insert eye roll) fast and crediting all the calories they’re burning from breastfeeding.
So, is this true?
Read MorePostpartum nutrient replenishment is a real need for all moms. Growing a human is a nutrient-demanding process, but the postpartum period has its own requirements, too. In utero, babies take nutrients from their mothers, often leaving them depleted. But then once they’re born, moms need a great deal of nourishment to heal, support breastfeeding, and rebalance and replenish in the face of stress and sleep deprivation.
Read MoreThere are some major gaps in the postpartum care model, including correct information about supporting your health as a new mom. One major area where information is lacking is nutrition. Much of the information widely available on postpartum nutrition is either vague, misguided, or downright incorrect. And it often goes along with the mainstream narrative of postpartum.
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