Why Do I Feel So Thirsty When I’m Nursing?
Why Do I Feel So Thirsty When I'm Nursing? Hydration Strategies for Moms Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN As a nursing mom, you've probably noticed that your thirst seems to be unquenchable, especially when you first sit down to feed your...
Postpartum Hair Loss: What You Need to Know
Postpartum Hair Loss: What You Need to Know Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN It's time to be honest: postpartum hair loss is real. It's totally normal, and most women experience it, at least to some degree. But there are things you...
Can you Improve the Quality of Your Breastmilk?
Can you Improve the Quality of Your Breastmilk? Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN Breastmilk is often referred to as “perfect” nutrition for your baby. This is true to an extent; however the quality of breastmilk is still reflective of your nutrient...
The Fourth Trimester: A Time for Nourishing the New Mother
The first few weeks after birth are an especially important time for new mothers. It’s a period of healing, adjustment, and bonding. It’s also a time to establish breastfeeding and learn how to take care of your baby. At the...
Foods and Nutrients for Postpartum Healing
Hey mama, congratulations! You did it. You completed the marathon of pregnancy and birth. Your little one is finally in your arms, and you are making your way through all the new chapters of parenthood. As you start this new...
5 Quick and Nourishing Snacks for New Moms
New moms are busy. Busy nursing, feeding, burping, bathing, soothing, and snuggling. So busy that simple everyday tasks like bathing and eating can suddenly seem nearly impossible. But the reality is you won't have the energy to do all the...
5 Energy-Boosting Tips For New Moms
To say the first few months after giving birth are exhausting would be an understatement. Of course, there are so many moments filled with love and joy, but caring for a tiny human while healing and recovering from a nine-plus...
Concerned About Milk Supply? Avoid These Common Mistakes.
Many women who choose to breastfeed their babies are aware of the benefits. Breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of allergies and eczema, diverse microbiomes, reduces the risk of SIDS, and overall provides the perfect ratio of nutrients for...
5 Key Ingredients to Power-Boost your Postpartum Smoothie
There is so much focus on the dos and don’ts of eating while pregnant. But what about after you have your baby? Nutrition is still so vital during the postpartum period. In fact, some vitamins, minerals, or macronutrients are recommended...
Pregnancy and Postpartum Weight Loss: Patience is Key
Jump on social media, and you’re guaranteed to see ads targeting new moms with promises to lose the baby weight fast. There are so many different opinions on losing weight. Still, when it comes to weight loss after having a...