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Nourishing Your Body: Postpartum Nutrition for Moms
Whether you’re one week or one year postpartum, what you eat matters. I’m sharing this from the heart (and from experience—seven babies later!) because postpartum nutrition is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for helping moms feel like themselves again. Food is not just fuel—it’s medicine. Especially after the wild, beautiful marathon of growing and birthing a baby. Let’s dive into the why behind intentional postpartum nourishment, what foods help the most, and some of the exact protocols I personally use and recommend to my clients. Why Postpartum Nutrition Is So Important During pregnancy, your body gives and gives—transferring nutrients like iron, calcium, B vitamins, essential fatty acids, and protein to your…
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Why I Suggest All Breastfeeding Moms Use a HAAKKAA
If you’re about to have a baby or just had a baby and nursing, then I strongly urge you use a HAAKAA milk catcher when you’re nursing. The HAAKKAA is made for breastfeeding and pumping moms. I’ve used it with my last three babies and WOW it has really been a major perk while postpartum and wanting to start a milk supply but not wanting to pump. It is perfect for those who have baby latched to one side, and are experiencing a let down on the other side. I always attach to my other breast while nursing and then take the collected milk and store it in the freezer.…
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TEN Third Trimester Must Haves From A 6th Time Mom
All clothing featured above is from NOM MATERNITY. You can shop by clicking here. Make sure to use code: LITTLESOUTHERNWIFE15 for 15% off If you’re reading this and just entering into the 3rd trimester, CONGRATS! You’re almost at the finish line to meet your little one. If not and you’re just wanting to gather information for when the time comes, let me tell ya. The third trimester can be absolutely amazing or it can be really stressful. I try really hard to prep all the things in my 2nd trimester so that I can just be an enjoy my last few weeks of being pregnant. No matter how you look…
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Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness
My sixth pregnancy has brought the most intense nausea and morning sickness – worse than I’ve ever experienced before. And, to be honest, it’s been more like all day sickness than just in the morning. I’ve really struggled with being so sick and have spent the last few months constantly searching for ways to manage it so I can ENJOY this pregnancy and still function in my daily life. I don’t want to just sit in the bathroom all day and honestly with other kids to take care of, it’s just not feasible. With the help of my midwife, trusted friends and my ability to research, I found several things…
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Currently Loving: Second Trimester Clothing
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, I will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. My views and opinions are never swayed because of this. I only recommend products and services I truly love and use myself. Lots of you have asked… how is your pregnancy so far? … and today I am excited to give you an update! I am currently in my second trimester and since the nausea and all day sickness as gone away *knock on wood* I am feeling great and thanks to the natural remedy of ginger tablets, I am able to control any…
