Avoid the Post-Baby Tummy Pooch
By Valerie Lynn, Post-Pregnancy Wellness Specialist Why does this happen? I hear time and time again, “I’ve lost the baby weight, or most of it, but my stomach still sticks out a little. It never recovered fully.” Ah the dreaded pregnancy pooch. Why does this happen? When the baby and placenta are birthed, this leaves […]
Healing Meals: Warm Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This is a combination of warm pumpkin pie, protein-packed nut butter, and hints of earthy spices for a warm smoothie recipe. Click on this link for a yummy smoothie recipe that both heals and warms a new mom from the inside-out! pumpkinsmoothie
MATERNITY LEAVE ALONE does not guarantee a healthy postpartum recovery.
MATERNITY LEAVE ALONE does not guarantee a healthy, strong, and balanced recovery from child birth. A new mom should manage her own recovery from pregnancy and childbirth, especially within the first 6-8 weeks. If you are a pregnant or new mom or someone connected to such a woman; or a child birth worker and would […]
Chicken Broth for a Post-Baby Mommy’s Soul
The Mommy Plan Recipe Book – Healing Meals: Simple Recipes for New MomsNew medicine for new Moms. The recipes created for Healing Meals are only part of the recovery process all new mothers should know about. Recipes have been carefully and lovingly created based on the nutritional guidelines in The Mommy Plan. Managing recovery from […]
Postpartum Lift: Mood-Boosting Scents
Melisa Pomero Writer in GearMonster The individually or a combination of lavender, bergamot and lemon essential oils are commonly recommended as a postpartum mood-booster. Bergamont is one of the best known essential oils used to enhance one’s mood, depression and to alleviate stress and anxiety. Lemon is a clean, sharp, citrusy, mood uplifter and enhancer. […]
5 Essential Tips for Post-Baby Recovery
from The Mommy Planner By Valerie Lynn, Author of The Mommy Planer “Every woman’s recovery from pregnancy and childbirth is as unique as she is.” Valerie Lynn MATERNITY LEAVE ALONE does not guarantee a healthy, strong, and balanced recovery from childbirth. A new mom needs to manage her own recovery from pregnancy and childbirth, especially […]
What is a Rainbow Baby?
A rainbow baby is a name coined for a healthy baby born after losing a baby due to miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The name “rainbow baby” comes from the idea of a rainbow appearing in the sky after a storm, or after a dark and turbulent time. The term has gained popularity on blogs […]