Sip Your Way to Summer Wellness: Our Hydrating Berry & Greens Pregnancy Smoothie!
Summer in Michigan is all about staying cool, refreshed, and energized! And when you’re navigating pregnancy, finding quick, nutritious ways to fuel your body is key. While delicious summer salads are fantastic, sometimes you just need something fast, easy, and incredibly hydrating – especially when the heat hits. Enter, the pregnancy smoothie! That’s where the…
Michigan Summer Harvest Salad
Summer in Michigan is glorious! Long days, beautiful lakes, and best of all, a bounty of fresh, vibrant produce. As Michigan Family Doulas, we know how important it is to nourish your body, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. And what better way to do that than with a refreshing, nutrient-packed local Michigan summer…
Day 4 With My Newborn: Where Am I and What Is That Smell?
Day 4 With My Newborn and I have no idea what day of the week it is…
Baby Heat Safety: MFD Breaks it Down
Here are the top questions we get asked at Michigan Family Doulas about baby heat safety. Whether you are visiting the Ann Arbor Art Fair, heading up north to Traverse City for the Cherry Festival, or just relaxing in your backyard, we want you to feel confident your baby is comfortable and safe! We are…
Day 3 With My Newborn: The Milk-Stained Chronicles
Well, here we are. Day 3 With My Newborn. I’d like to say I’m thriving, but honestly, I just found a pacifier in my coffee mug and I’m not entirely sure I didn’t sip around it. Also, please don’t judge me but I am not bothering with decaf coffee. I asked my husband for an…
Chicken Noodle Powerhouse Soup: The B Vitamins Benefit
Hey mamas, Jodi here from Michigan Family Doulas! We spend so much time preparing for birth, nesting, and getting ready for baby’s arrival, but what about after? That fourth trimester is a marathon of healing, adjusting, and round-the-clock baby care. To truly thrive through this incredible time, proper nourishment is absolutely key to a smoother,…
More Than a Month: Michigan Family Doulas’ Heart for Infertility Awareness
June is Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the struggles, triumphs, and complex emotions that can surround the journey to parenthood. Infertility is far more than a statistic or a medical diagnosis; it’s a deeply personal experience that touches every aspect of a person’s life. This month, we want to reaffirm…
Perfect Postpartum Recovery Food: Spring Vegetable & Herb Frittata
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,…
Nurturing Your Well-being: Holistic & Nutritional Support for PMADs
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…