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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Oct 7, 20219 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Sep 2, 20215 min read
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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!
Molly Levin Rouse
Jul 26, 20213 min read
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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).

Alyssa Allegretti
Jul 1, 20219 min read
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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
Molly Levin Rouse
Jun 17, 20216 min read
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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....
Molly Levin Rouse
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
May 6, 20216 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Apr 1, 20215 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Mar 12, 20213 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Feb 26, 20214 min read
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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,...
Molly Levin Rouse
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Jan 28, 20214 min read
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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....
Molly Levin Rouse
Jan 9, 20214 min read
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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....
Molly Levin Rouse
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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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,...
Molly Levin Rouse
Nov 27, 20201 min read
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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...
Judie Brock
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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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!
Molly Levin Rouse
Oct 19, 20202 min read
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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...
Molly Levin Rouse
Oct 18, 20205 min read
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