As the season cools in the northern hemisphere, it is time for hot drinks! It is recommended that new mothers drink nothing cooler than...

It 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...

Back in 2004, when I was in grad school studying Applied Cultural Anthropology, one of my best friends in the program got pregnant. We...

Cradle cap is an incredibly common, unsightly, yet harmless breakout of flakiness on a baby’s head. It is REALLY NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT!

I didn’t realize how arduous and difficult it would be to traverse the miles-long overgrown valley on the other side (of birth).

Why 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

A recipe for nutritious postpartum coconut pancakes. They can be eaten one-handed, if you can't grab a moment to sit down....

“I thought I had set clear boundaries prior to my son’s birth, particularly around the initial moments right after he was delivered. That...

Sponge cake is such a delight and perfect for springtime when chickens start laying more eggs. The cake in the photo above was made with...

This past week, I read an article about postpartum depression in our local newspaper. At first I was pleased about the growing awareness...

We want our babies and children to be happy…and happiness means no crying. Right? Nope. Crying is how newborn babies communicate their...

Do 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...

Who doesn't love a sweet treat as part of a Valentine's celebration? This recipe has just the right sweetness... so comforting, creamy,...

This past weekend, I participated in a community blessing of a couple on the brink of giving birth to their first child. It was simple...

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....

This 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....

I started making cardamom shortbread this autumn for clients, and its become a big hit with all ages! These cookies are rich, nourishing,...

Judie 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...

These are a great food for postpartum moms, as they are packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, and can be eaten with one hand!

Covid 19, and the ways in which we are all seeking to keep ourselves and families safe, is changing what postpartum care looks like...