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After a baby arrives, basic things like eating, drinking, and sleeping can feel hard to accomplish, but that doesn’t mean they’re not extremely important. After childbirth, our bodies need nourishment and restoration. It might be tempting—or just a habit—to reach for our old favorite foods, but some of them may not be the most supportive right after having a baby. But what should new moms eat after birth and throughout postpartum? Read our expert advice from an integrative pediatrician to find out. How we eat after childbirth reflects how much we value this unique time and the world we live. Our bodies give so much to growing and birthing a child, and you must build back your reserves after giving birth. Ancient medical traditions like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda teach that how we nourish and care for ourselves in the first weeks after childbirth (usually around the first 40 days) – determines our long-term health overall. That’s a big deal! Want more guidance on postpartum nutrition? Our 50+ page guide was written by postpartum nutrition experts and covers what to eat after birth support your recovery. • A printable postpartum shopping list• Pantry and kitchen prep guide• An easy snack
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Get warm and cozy with these healthy soup recipes for breastfeeding that are way more nourishing than lactation cookies! Make more breast milk by fueling up on the best foods to increase milk supply. Easy postpartum soup recipes all for the slow cooker or instant pot.
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re expecting, recovering from giving birth, or preparing to bring a new being into the world. Or maybe you have a loved one embarking on this life-altering journey, and you want to help them uncover the often hard to find information about herbal remedies for maintaining opt
Healing postpartum is something we obviously want to happen as FAST as possible... these are great ways to speed up postpartum recovery!
Are you wondering what to eat after giving birth and for breastfeeding? Feeding your body with the best postpartum healing foods can make it easier to recover and and make breast milk. Learn what to eat so that you can have a strong postpartum recovery!
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Are you wondering what to eat after giving birth and for breastfeeding? Feeding your body with the best postpartum healing foods can make it easier to recover and and make breast milk. Learn what to eat so that you can have a strong postpartum recovery!
Let's be honest, you probably came for the wine and cheese. But now I have you here, why not spare a few minutes to learn how water can make your labour and birth so much easier! I promise it will be worth it.
Planning a natural childbirth but worried about how to manage labor pain? Learn effective natural methods to manage the intensity of labor.
Postpartum soups and stews have traditionally been prepared for new moms by Asian grandmothers and aunts, the recipes passed down orally. A new cookbook seeks to preserve them before they're lost.
Learn effective tips to help your uterus shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size after birth. Support your uterus as you heal from birth.
Your uterus starts to contract as soon as your deliver your baby and the placenta due to homrnal changes.But here are a few things you can do to help your uterus shrink back after birth
Women peparing for birth can use a labyrinth as a guide, medtative tool and even as a pain coping practice during their labor.
Learn effective tips to help your uterus shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size after birth. Support your uterus as you heal from birth.
Here are 25 Christian birth affirmations to empower you through labor whether you choose to have a natural or medicated delivery. Plus, a free printable.
Did you know there are some things NOT TO DO after giving birth? Check out the full list so you can be prepared for your after birth recovery!
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Debating on getting an epidural?Planning for a natural birth, but need some reassurance on your decision to avoid the epidural? For most of human history, women have birthed without epidurals. But now, with them being so common, it really makes you wonder if there are any benefits to not getting an epidural? The potential risks of getting
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The first couple of weeks postpartum are full of healing and recovering- and your food can help! Here is a list of my top nourishing postpartum foods.
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Today's guest post is written by Betsy Schwartz, former postpartum doula and the creator of several online CEU courses for childbirth educators and doulas at Birth In The Know, LLC. I love these tips and hope you find them helpful. In recent months I have been reflecting on all that I have learned in my 25 years of postpartum doulaing. It’s time to pay it forward. I am sharing some of the tidbits I’ve learned throughout my journey. I’m calling these the Ten Secrets, and I have thrown in a couple of bonuses!! The most important thing to know is
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Cesarean deliveries (C-sections) are sometimes medically necessary, but the recovery time is slightly longer than a vaginal birth. For this reason, caution should be taken. Following a cesarean delivery, it’s important to gradually activate and strengthen your muscles. Try these gentle exercises as you recover.
Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth
