Postpartum Healing
Lactation Cookies Recipe
What about lactation cookies is actually helping? Lactation cookies are designed to help increase milk production in breastfeeding mothers. They typically contain ingredients known as galactagogues, which are substances that promote lactation. Common galactagogues found in these cookies include: While scientific evidence on the effectiveness of lactation cookies is mixed, many mothers report positive results.…
Cranberry-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potato Salad
Fall-Inspired Salad Full of Postpartum Nutrition This fall-inspired salad features roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes, topped with a tangy cranberry glaze, creamy goat cheese, and extra cranberries for a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Fun fact, butternut squash can be beneficial for postpartum recovery! It is rich in vitamins A…
4 Delicious Overnight Oats Recipes to Boost Postpartum Recovery
The postpartum period is a time for healing and replenishing your body. Overnight oats are a perfect, easy-to-make option that can be packed with nutrients to support your recovery. Here are four delicious and nutritious overnight oats recipes, each are packed with protein, carbohydrates, good fats and plenty of fiber! 1. Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats…
What Does Overnight Postpartum Care Look Like?
Imagine this: It’s the middle of the night, and instead of waking up every couple of hours to feed or change your baby, you’re sleeping soundly. Meanwhile, a trained professional, your MFD postpartum doula, is taking care of your newborn’s needs. They handle the feeding (whether it’s breast milk or formula), diaper changes, and soothing…
Understanding Pre-eclampsia and the Role of the Doula
Preeclampsia is a condition that can arise during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure & swelling and can be accompanied by signs of damage to other organ systems. It’s a serious health concern that requires careful monitoring and management. Full eclampsia can manifest as convulsions which are life threatening, as well. Enter your birth doula:…
Navigating the Challenges of PMADS: Focus on Psychosis
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a group of conditions that can affect individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These disorders encompass a range of emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, and in rare cases, psychosis. Postpartum psychosis is a severe condition that occurs in approximately 1 to 2 of every 1,000 deliveries and…
Navigating the Challenges of PMADS: Focus on OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can emerge as a side effect, presenting with symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, often centered around the well-being of the baby.
Navigating the Challenges of PMADS: Focus on Anxiety and Depression
Navigating the Storm: How Postpartum Doulas Can Be a Beacon for New Mothers Facing PMADs The journey into motherhood can be one of life’s most profound transformations, yet it’s not without its challenges. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are a spectrum of emotional and psychological changes that can affect new mothers, with symptoms ranging…
Navigating the Challenges of PMADS: Focus on PTSD
For some, the postpartum period can be shadowed by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Seasonal Eating The Ayurveda Way….
Seasonal eating is a fundamental principle in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine originating in ancient India. Ayurveda views the human body as a microcosm of the larger universe, influenced by the same elements and energies that govern nature. As such, aligning one’s diet with the changing seasons is believed to promote balance, harmony, and…