Are smoothies healthy for pregnancy? Yes! Drinking smoothies when pregnant is a great and delicious way to get extra nourishment. In the first trimester, smoothies are an excellent healthy pregnancy drink which can be easier on your stomach when you are feeling nauseous. Later in pregnancy, you can have them as snacks or as a Continue reading
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Top Pregnancy Nutrition Questions Answered
Are you wondering what’s the best pregnancy diet? Confused about weight gain during pregnancy and what foods to avoid? You are not alone! It can be so challenging figuring out what it really takes to grow and nourish a baby and have a healthy pregnancy. In this post, you will get the top pregnancy nutrition Continue reading
Lactation Latte Recipe with Green Tea
This is a recipe for a lactation latte made with green tea. A lactation latte is a milk and tea drink mixed with lactation shake mix for a delicious way to boost your milk supply that can be enjoyed hot or cold. The lactation shake mix gives this drink added nutrients and also contains ingredients Continue reading
7 Tips for Preparing for Natural Childbirth
Are you wanting natural birth? Are you wondering how to prepare for natural childbirth? It’s totally possible if you set your mind to it! There are a few things you can do during pregnancy to help increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and normal delivery. After having five natural childbirths, I am passionate Continue reading
Make Ahead Clean Eating Breakfast Ideas (that freeze well)
Mornings are hard. Especially when you have a baby and kids. The day just goes better when everyone gets a good filing breakfast. Plan ahead and make a few of these clean eating breakfast ideas so that you can feed everyone with less stress. All of the recipes in this list contain healthy, real food Continue reading
5 Ways To Lose the Postpartum Belly Pooch Fast
After having a baby it is common for your postpartum belly to still look pregnant. But how do you get rid of the pooch and have your stomach return to normal post pregnancy? Learn 5 secrets from a physical therapist all moms should know on how to lose the postpartum belly, heal your body, and Continue reading
5 Nutritional Deficiencies Common During Pregnancy (And How to Prevent Them)
There are some common nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy that women should be aware of so that proper measures can be taken to prevent complications. Not having enough nutrients can effect your overall health and your baby’s development. That’s one of the reason’s it is so important to pay attention to what you eat during pregnancy Continue reading
Pregnancy Date Smoothie for Labor
This pregnancy date smoothie for labor is sweet and tart and the perfect refreshment for getting your body ready for the hard work of labor. Drink this smoothie throughout pregnancy to get the full benefits of date fruit, but especially in the third trimester and the days leading up to labor. This is just one Continue reading
The EASY method to Make Freezer Meals for After Baby
You’ve probably heard stories of moms who have had EPIC pre-baby freezer meal prep session. There are quite a few articles about moms who were able to make 15 freezer meals in 2 hours. Or even 24 or 42 meals! Wait, but how the heck did they do that? Just the thought of organizing all Continue reading
21 Healthy Freezer Meals for New Moms
Are you looking for some easy postpartum meals to freeze? This post gathers together some of the best healthy freezer meals for new moms that you can make ahead of time and have for the first weeks with a new baby. It includes make ahead recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks. No starving, Continue reading