Postpartum Healing
The Postpartum Reality: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential
We aren’t talking “spa day” this International Self-Care Day. Prioritizing our well-being isn’t a luxury, but a fundamental necessity for a healthy, balanced life as we reflect on this internationally recognized day. That is why self-care is important for everyone; it holds an exceptionally profound and often overlooked significance for birthing people in the postpartum…
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…
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…
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…
The Unspoken Storm: What is Postpartum Rage and How to Cope
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…
Day 2 With My Baby: Newborn Poop and All
I thought our first night with our newborn would be a lot harder than it was
Day 1 With My Newborn Baby
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…
From Luxury to Necessity: The Urgent Need for Postpartum Care
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…
Unlock Your Postpartum Potential with Michigan Family Doulas and Fit is Getting Real!
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
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…