Welcoming a Postpartum Doula into Your Home

Tips for a Smooth Transition Bringing a new baby into the world is a joyous occasion, but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially during the postpartum period. A postpartum doula can be an invaluable resource, providing support and care as you navigate this new chapter. Here are some tips on how…

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Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

bone broth

Bone broth is rich in collagen and minerals, which are essential for healing and recovery during your postpartum healing time. You can make a simple bone broth soup by simmering bones (chicken, beef, or pork) with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions for several hours or by buying premade (we like the Kettle and Fire…

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Salmon and Vegetables- One Pan Baked

Salmon is an amazingly nutritionally dense food, ideal for packing in what your body needs during postpartum recovery. This meal is baked together in one pan for an easy, healthy and quick dinner. In addition to omega-3s and protein, salmon provides other nutrients like B12 and selenium. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes …

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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…

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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…

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Postpartum Mood Disorders…It’s Not Just You!

Michigan Family Doulas

I sat down to write something about infant feeding or how to get your baby to sleep….but as I took a spin around Facebook and Instagram, what people are talking about in the parenting groups… I found one thing in common.  Everyone is struggling. It’s not just you.  I saw post after post about ‘I…

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