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    Mama's Horchata
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Oct 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    Mama's Horchata

    As the season cools in the northern hemisphere, it is time for hot drinks! It is recommended that new mothers drink nothing cooler than...
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    6 Ways to Maintain Connection with Yourself in Early Motherhood
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Oct 7, 2021
    • 9 min

    6 Ways to Maintain Connection with Yourself in Early Motherhood

    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...
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    6 Awesome Benefits of Wearing Your Baby
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Sep 2, 2021
    • 5 min

    6 Awesome Benefits of Wearing Your Baby

    Back in 2004, when I was in grad school studying Applied Cultural Anthropology, one of my best friends in the program got pregnant. We...
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    Cradle Cap: Understand and Treat It!
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    Cradle 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!
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    9 Things You NEED to Know About Postpartum
    Alyssa Allegretti
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 9 min

    9 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).
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    Celebrating and Empowering Fathers
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Jun 17, 2021
    • 6 min

    Celebrating and Empowering Fathers

    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
    8 views0 comments
    Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Jun 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes

    A recipe for nutritious postpartum coconut pancakes. They can be eaten one-handed, if you can't grab a moment to sit down....
    49 views0 comments
    5 Steps for Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Postpartum
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • May 6, 2021
    • 6 min

    5 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...
    130 views0 comments
    Simple Scrumptious Sponge Cake
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Apr 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    Simple Scrumptious Sponge Cake

    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...
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    The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Apr 1, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders

    This past week, I read an article about postpartum depression in our local newspaper. At first I was pleased about the growing awareness...
    187 views1 comment
    What does your baby's crying mean?
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Mar 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    What 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...
    27 views0 comments
    Nourished or Depleted: 5 Tips for Postpartum Diet
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Feb 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    Nourished or Depleted: 5 Tips for Postpartum Diet

    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...
    52 views0 comments
    New Mama Rice Pudding
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Feb 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    New Mama Rice Pudding

    Who doesn't love a sweet treat as part of a Valentine's celebration? This recipe has just the right sweetness... so comforting, creamy,...
    134 views0 comments
    The Power of Ritual and Belonging
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Jan 28, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Power of Ritual and Belonging

    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...
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    Why Prepare for the 4th Trimester?
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    Why 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....
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    Salmon Sweet Potato Chowder
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Dec 31, 2020
    • 1 min

    Salmon Sweet Potato Chowder

    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....
    30 views0 comments
    New Mama's Cardamom Shortbread
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Nov 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    New Mama's Cardamom Shortbread

    I started making cardamom shortbread this autumn for clients, and its become a big hit with all ages! These cookies are rich, nourishing,...
    33 views0 comments
     A Midwife's View of Postpartum
    Judie Brock
    • Nov 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    A Midwife's View of Postpartum

    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...
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    Apple Cinnamon Muffins
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Oct 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    These are a great food for postpartum moms, as they are packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, and can be eaten with one hand!
    118 views0 comments
    Postpartum Support Amidst Covid 19
    Molly Levin Rouse
    • Oct 18, 2020
    • 5 min

    Postpartum Support Amidst Covid 19

    Covid 19, and the ways in which we are all seeking to keep ourselves and families safe, is changing what postpartum care looks like...
    9 views0 comments
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