Postpartum Healing

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…

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

first month with a newborn

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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From Luxury to Necessity: The Urgent Need for Postpartum Care

By Jodi Graves | March 25, 2025

Bringing a new life into the world is a monumental event, filled with joy, excitement, and a fair share of terror. However, the period after childbirth, known as the postpartum period, is often overlooked in terms of the care and support new mothers and birthing people receive. It’s time we shift our perspective and recognize…

Postpartum Recovery

Unlock Your Postpartum Potential with Michigan Family Doulas and Fit is Getting Real!

By Jodi Graves | February 1, 2025
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Are you ready to embrace a healthier, happier postpartum recovery? Michigan Family Doulas (MFD) is thrilled to offer an exclusive package in collaboration with Katelyn from Fit is Getting Real (FIGR) for just $350! This February, when you purchase this package, you’ll also receive a free copy of the MFD+FIGR Postpartum Cookbook and Meal Plan…

Seasonal Eating; Nourishing Winter Bowls

Seasonal Eating; Nourishing Winter Bowls

By Jodi Graves | January 23, 2025
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If you have ever talked to me about nutrition, you know I am all about seasonal eating! Aligning one’s diet with the changing seasons is believed to promote balance, harmony, and overall well-being. It’s winter here in the US….so let’s dig into some colorful veggies! Serves: 4 Ingredients: Instructions: Sweet potatoes are ‘complex carbohydrates’ which will…

3 Teas for Postpartum Recovery

By Jodi Graves | January 15, 2025
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Postpartum recovery is a crucial time for new mothers, and incorporating the right teas into your routine can provide both comfort and essential nutrients. Here are three teas that can help you during this period, along with ways to dress them up with different flavors and ingredients! 1. Nettle Tea Nutritional Value: Nettle tea is…

one-pot chicken soup

It is Slow Cooker Season!

By Jodi Graves | December 25, 2024
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A one-pot chicken soup with a nourishing broth made from chicken bones, fresh thyme, garlic. Loaded with bright vegetables and tender, fall off the bone chicken. Nutritious to the max! Ingredients One-Pot Chicken Soup Instructions

3 Nutritious Meals to Bring a New Mom

3 Nutritious Meals to Bring a New Mom

By Jodi Graves | December 18, 2024
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Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and exhausting time for any family. One of the best ways to support new parents is by providing them with nutritious, easy-to-reheat meals. Here are three delicious and healthy meal ideas that are perfect for new moms: 1. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry A quick and nutritious option, this…