Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
This topic came up in class today…..something not everyone is talking about but many women are experiencing—varicosities in pregnancy. What the heck is that? When you’re pregnant, you have more circulating blood in your body. This is a protective factor for you and for baby. You also have more of the hormone progesterone flowing. Progesterone…
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Scones
I am personally grain-free and sugar free these days…..but I still have days where I like a little something sweet. This one is for all our clients who can’t have grains….it’s one of my favs Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time investment 30 mins Preheat oven to 350F Ingredients: 3C Almond…
Postpartum Dinner-Mexican Lasagna
This is a warm, hearty meal for that new family you have been trying to find ways to help. OR, if you’re the partner of someone who has just given birth-I encourage you to try your hand at this. You won’t be disappointed!! It has plenty of good fats from both the turkey and the…
Postpartum Depression
The words ‘Postpartum Depression’ bring up all kinds of thoughts and feelings for many….for families with new infants, for birthing people who have had a traumatic birth experience…..for people who have special needs children who were premature….and for women and families with perfectly normal, healthy deliveries and healthy infants. Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Mood…
Postpartum Breakfast-Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes
There could not be an easier, heartier pancake recipe out there. This one packs a punch of whole grains, good healthy fats from the egg and coconut oil and one of the most antioxidant rich fruits on planet earth-blueberries. Choose organic + gluten free wherever possible. Ingredients: 1C Oats, 2Tbsp coconut oil, 1 large egg,…
How to Survive the Holidays with a New Baby!
So Christmas is over….but that’s not the only holiday this time of year. You may still be celebrating Hanukkah, starting Kwanzaa or just looking ahead to the New Year celebration. Maybe there are still friends and family in your home, or there are more on the way. Here are a few tips to managing the…
Postpartum Lunch
A large part of postpartum recovery is just that….recovery. We can’t recover, from anything, without appropriate nutrient intake. As a nutritionist, I have SO many quick, nutrient packed meals that I can’t wait to share. My first and most favorite quick lunch is a turkey wrap. This lunch has all the good fats, protein and…
Doula Services Near Me
As I put the final touches on the website (final? not sure they will ever be final-haha) I am learning so much about what types of terms people look for on the web as they begin their search for a birth doula or a postpartum doula. What stands out for me, which is prompting this…
Why Should I Hire a Postpartum Doula?
The benefits of a postpartum doula are innumerable. Imagine you have never mowed your lawn before….ever. You go to one of those big box stores and buy this super fancy, complicated mower with all of these moving parts and things you have to assemble…then if you manage to get this thing home in one piece,…