Molly Levin RouseOct 21, 20211 minMama's HorchataAs the season cools in the northern hemisphere, it is time for hot drinks! It is recommended that new mothers drink nothing cooler than...
Molly Levin RouseOct 7, 20219 min6 Ways to Maintain Connection with Yourself in Early MotherhoodIt is important to nourish a relationship with yourself, but not for the reasons we are typically told. You don’t need to take care of...
Molly Levin RouseSep 2, 20215 min6 Awesome Benefits of Wearing Your BabyBack in 2004, when I was in grad school studying Applied Cultural Anthropology, one of my best friends in the program got pregnant. We...
Molly Levin RouseJul 26, 20213 minCradle Cap: Understand and Treat It! Cradle cap is an incredibly common, unsightly, yet harmless breakout of flakiness on a baby’s head. It is REALLY NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT!
Alyssa AllegrettiJul 1, 20219 min9 Things You NEED to Know About Postpartum I didn’t realize how arduous and difficult it would be to traverse the miles-long overgrown valley on the other side (of birth).
Molly Levin RouseJun 17, 20216 minCelebrating and Empowering FathersWhy not acknowledge, more often, what a challenge it is to be a man, let alone a father, in a system that does not support parents, and does
Molly Levin RouseJun 10, 20211 minCoconut Flour Pumpkin PancakesA recipe for nutritious postpartum coconut pancakes. They can be eaten one-handed, if you can't grab a moment to sit down....
Molly Levin RouseMay 6, 20216 min5 Steps for Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Postpartum“I thought I had set clear boundaries prior to my son’s birth, particularly around the initial moments right after he was delivered. That...
Molly Levin RouseApr 21, 20212 minSimple Scrumptious Sponge CakeSponge cake is such a delight and perfect for springtime when chickens start laying more eggs. The cake in the photo above was made with...
Molly Levin RouseApr 1, 20215 minThe Root Cause of Perinatal Mood DisordersThis past week, I read an article about postpartum depression in our local newspaper. At first I was pleased about the growing awareness...
Molly Levin RouseMar 12, 20213 minWhat does your baby's crying mean?We want our babies and children to be happy…and happiness means no crying. Right? Nope. Crying is how newborn babies communicate their...
Molly Levin RouseFeb 26, 20214 minNourished or Depleted: 5 Tips for Postpartum DietDo you want to be deeply depleted or deeply nourished? There is a saying from the Ayurvedic tradition that the way you live your first 42...
Molly Levin RouseFeb 11, 20211 minNew Mama Rice PuddingWho doesn't love a sweet treat as part of a Valentine's celebration? This recipe has just the right sweetness... so comforting, creamy,...
Molly Levin RouseJan 28, 20214 minThe Power of Ritual and BelongingThis past weekend, I participated in a community blessing of a couple on the brink of giving birth to their first child. It was simple...
Molly Levin RouseJan 9, 20214 minWhy Prepare for the 4th Trimester?Sometimes the intense impulse to learn as much as possible in order to avoid a stressor can cause more stress than we seek to alleviate....
Molly Levin RouseDec 31, 20201 minSalmon Sweet Potato ChowderThis recipe is another one that a client introduced me to, and then I altered it. I've been craving it and making it a lot this winter....
Molly Levin RouseNov 27, 20201 minNew Mama's Cardamom ShortbreadI started making cardamom shortbread this autumn for clients, and its become a big hit with all ages! These cookies are rich, nourishing,...
Judie BrockNov 4, 20202 min A Midwife's View of PostpartumJudie is a new friend of mine and has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for over 40 years. She was trained at Downstate Medical Center in...
Molly Levin RouseOct 19, 20202 minApple Cinnamon MuffinsThese are a great food for postpartum moms, as they are packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, and can be eaten with one hand!
Molly Levin RouseOct 18, 20205 minPostpartum Support Amidst Covid 19Covid 19, and the ways in which we are all seeking to keep ourselves and families safe, is changing what postpartum care looks like...