Posts by Jodi Graves
Turkey Chili
Easy Postpartum Meal (to freeze or eat for dinner tonight!) This is a super easy meal that can be re-heated a couple of times and it’s great for healing and nourishment postpartum. It packs plenty of protein and fiber–which, believe me, you need after delivery. You can also eat this with gluten free cassava chips…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Red Flags
We have had lots of conversations with clients where we help troubleshoot all kinds of breastfeeding ‘things’. Some of them are normal, run-of-the-mill issues that center around appropriate latch, how long to leave the baby at the breast each feeding and how to care for your breasts while breastfeeding. Some of the questions center around…
Read MoreWe’ve-Gone-Bananas Postpartum Mini-Pancakes
This recipe is a super way to get some extra protein in with the nut butter, and they’re tasty too. I like to add flaxseed to the mix for extra fiber or blueberries for some color–totally optional! Preheat frying pan or griddle on stovetop. Coat the inside of the pan with 1-2Tbsp coconut oil to…
Read MoreOh no! My Baby Won’t Take a Bottle!
You had all these ideas about how you would breast feed your baby for those first few weeks after you brought them home. Your pediatrician had recommended that you wait 3 or 4 weeks before you started bottle feeding, so that your breastfeeding relationship was well established. It’s all going so well! But, you had…
Read MoreBathing Your Baby
One of the most common issues that families want help with, and rightfully so, is bathing their baby. This can seem so intimidating, considering this tiny little life you have in your arms, how fragile they seem….and all the instructions the hospital gave you about keeping the umbilical cord stump dry. Let’s take a look…
Read MoreChoosing Your Baby’s Healthcare Provider
There are several types of medical care providers that you can bring on board to your team to assist you as you care for and raise your baby. These providers include Pediatricians, Nurse Practitioners or Family Practice Doctors. But what route is best? What are the benefits to one over the other? And where can…
Read MoreDetroit Motor City bad-to-the-bone broth
This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the chilly months of the year here in Michigan. But, apart from that, it’s just one of the most nutritious, easy things you can eat in the days and weeks postpartum. And you can drink it one handed while you hold your baby in your…
Read MoreThe Golden Hour
You might know what the ‘Golden Hour’ is in the context of medicine(that critical time when getting treatment or medicine on board will have more benefits and potentially save a life)….many of our clients and students speak this language fluently. But, do you know what the golden hour after birth is? Well, let’s hear this…
Read MoreTree Town Taco Tuesday!
This is a super easy, crowd pleasing, home-run recipe. It’s great on a Tuesday (or any day) because it’s a fast meal that everyone can customize to their likes. It packs plenty of protein, good fats, carbs and extra fiber. Yes, you need that. Trust me….you need that. Ingredients: 1lb ground turkey (choose organic), 1…
Read MoreWhen To Hire a Postpartum Doula
So when should you hire a postpartum doula? The bigger question is-what IS postpartum doula support? The bigger question needs to be answered first-what IS postpartum doula support? According to the American Pregnancy Association, ‘a postpartum doula provides evidence based information on things such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing,…
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