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New motherhood brings all sorts of new and sundry experiences. Before being a new mom I can honestly say I had never spent consecutive days without getting dressed, had poop in my hair, or been irrationally paranoid. As a new mother these were daily occurrences. After having my daughter I...
Don't think you can pass up a big mac combo? I've heard that before and the only way out of your quandary is to find some equally delicious recipes to satisfy your craving. Fast food is a habit and while I'm all about meals to go, there are certainly some choices that are better than others. If...
Breastfeeding, women have been doing it since the dawn of time, right? Then why is it so darn hard? I could not get either baby #1 or baby #2 to latch on. I had all of the equipment and accessories to aid this allegedly natural process: The nipple shield, Haberman Feeder, hospital-rented pump,...
There are plenty of scientific articles and studies that discuss and herald the importance of sleep to stave the aging process, to boost metabolism and so forth. For me I operate in the short term. I need sleep for sanity. Without sleep I am cranky, my head hurts, and function at a sub-optimal...
Growing up, do you remember how you felt if your mom was unhappy? One friend summed it up with the following: "If mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy". No matter who is taking care of the kids, the same principle applies: creating pleasure in your own life spreads joy around your home and...
If pregnancy is new territory for you, it's good to be prepared and know what to expect. Although each pregnancy is different, here are some common experiences many women share: Weight gain The additional pounds are worth embracing right from the get go! Your body immediately begins to adjust to...
It’s way worth it to get enough Vitamin D to keep you and your baby’s bones strong from the get go. Why is it so important? According to one study, your kids bone density is predetermined by your vitamin D levels at birth. Lower levels may create a predisposition to multiple sclerosis in...
The excitement of bringing a new baby into the world brings a roller-coaster of emotions; from happiness to complete overwhelm and for some even a deep depression. Postpartum depression is believed to affect 10% of women. Hormonal changes, lack of sleep and the learning curve of having a new baby...
Here are a few delicious ways to get all the nutrients you need for your fertility diet: 1. Quinoa has 16% more protein than any other grain. Try including a variety of nutrient rich grains like brown rice and oats in your fertility diet and avoid low carbohydrate, high protein diets which...
There is one thing you can usually count on to calm an unsettled baby: the infamous breast. If you’ve ever seen a baby après breast milk you will know what I mean. There is often an angelic peace and satiation as if to say: “this is my idea of heaven”. If you are feeling over taxed by the...
Since baby making takes two, here's a few tips to make sure your husbands sperm is in top form for the task at hand: 1. Get daily exercise, but avoid excessive biking- biking can cause impotence and lower sperm count due to pressure from the bike seat on nerves and blood vessels surrounding the...
The energy we infuse our food with is the energy that fuels our body. If we are hurried and rushed while we are cooking, our digestion will be impacted. Preparing your food mindfully means learning to enjoy the process from beginning to end. Try some of the following methods to introduce pleasure...
As the founder of FertileFoods.com my intention is to support men and women from the childbearing years all the way to the family dinner table by prioritizing relaxation, pleasure, exercise, healthy foods and high quality nutrient supplementation.