postpartum recovery food

Perfect Postpartum Recovery Food: Spring Vegetable & Herb Frittata

By Jodi Graves | June 5, 2025

Here in Michigan, the longer days and blooming gardens of late spring inspire fresh and nourishing meals. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe perfect as postpartum recovery food: a Spring Vegetable & Herb Frittata designed to provide wonderful nourishment for new parents. This frittata is packed with goodness from seasonal asparagus, sweet spring onions,…

Holistic & Nutritional Support for PMADs

Nurturing Your Well-being: Holistic & Nutritional Support for PMADs

By Jodi Graves | June 5, 2025
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We often hear about “postpartum depression,” but the truth is, a wide spectrum of experiences falls under the umbrella of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Holistic & nutritional support for PMADs comes in many forms just like PMADS comes in many forms. This includes not just depression, but also rage, OCD, mood disorder, and…

Postpartum Rage

The Unspoken Storm: What is Postpartum Rage and How to Cope

By Jodi Graves | June 5, 2025

We talk a lot about the incredible joys of welcoming a new baby, and rightfully so! But in our commitment to holistic postpartum support, we also want to shine a light on some of the less-talked-about, yet equally real, experiences that can arise. Today, let’s dig into something many new parents silently struggle with: Postpartum…

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Spring Green & Lemon Orzo Salad: A Breath of Fresh Air

By Jodi Graves | May 22, 2025

Think of this spring salad as a little burst of springtime energy in a bowl. It’s light, refreshing, and comes together quickly, making it perfect for a nourishing lunch, a simple side dish, or even a light supper. Just like the gentle encouragement your MFD doula offers, this salad offers a bright and uplifting experience…

Newborn Poop and All: Day 2 With My Baby

Day 2 With My Baby: Newborn Poop and All

By Jodi Graves | May 6, 2025
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I thought our first night with our newborn would be a lot harder than it was

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GAME CHANGER- One-Handed Energy Bites for the Perpetually Occupied (aka New Parents)

By Jodi Graves | May 2, 2025

“One-Handed” Energy Bites! Because, let’s face it, two free hands are a mythical creature in the land of newborns. These little balls of (hopefully) energy are designed for maximum efficiency – pop ’em while you’re rocking, feeding, or just staring blankly into the middle distance, contemplating the last time you had a hot shower. Think…

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Day 1 With My Newborn Baby

By Jodi Graves | April 22, 2025
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Blog 1: A Day-by-Day Look at the First Month with Your Newborn We just pulled out of the parking lot with this tiny, perfect little angel. Is the car seat secured properly? I’m not really sure…thank goodness I decided to sit in the backseat next to her so I can watch her closely. She’s so…

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Nourishing Our Little Ones: A Gentle Reminder to Be Informed

By Jodi Graves | April 11, 2025

As doulas, we walk alongside you during some of the most tender and transformative times of your lives. We witness the incredible strength and love you pour into nurturing your little ones, and it’s with that same tenderness that I want to address a topic that might feel a little unsettling: baby formulas. Consumer Report…

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Hear Me Out: Cottage Cheese Pancakes!

By Jodi Graves | March 27, 2025

I know, first thoughts, maybe these don’t sound so appetizing, but hear me out! Cottage cheese pancakes are the perfect choice for a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast. They come together in just minutes, requiring minimal ingredients and effort. The protein-packed cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and helps keep you full longer, while the…