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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Molly Levin Rouse
- Jun 16, 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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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Molly Levin Rouse
- Jun 12, 2020
- 6 min
Reading Motherwhlemed in the Time of Covid
For those of you who are seasoned mothers, this is a must read; for those of you who have recently become mothers, keep this book in mind.
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Molly Rouse
- Mar 29, 2020
- 4 min
Guest Post: Postpartum Fitness with Samantha Kellgren
While every woman’s pregnancy is different, and you should – as always – check with your doctor first – there are general guidelines and exe
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Molly Levin Rouse
- Jan 26, 2020
- 2 min
January ~ Earth's Postpartum Window
I love reminders of how the rhythms of our lives are connected with the earth. When I tune into Mother Earth, her seasons, and myself I...
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Molly Rouse
- Sep 27, 2019
- 3 min
3 Foods to Avoid in Early Breastfeeding
For most newborns, one of the hardest parts of adapting to life outside the womb is digestion. Just like the respiratory system, the...
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Molly Rouse
- Jul 18, 2019
- 4 min
The Best Gift We Can Give Our Children
We all want the best for our kids, right? We do what we can to provide stimulating environments, secure attachment, positive...
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Molly Rouse
- Jun 20, 2019
- 2 min
Postpartum Tea
This is a wonderful combination of nourishing herbs to fortify new mamas! Drink it at room temperature or cold for refreshing summer...
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Molly Rouse
- Jun 20, 2019
- 4 min
Creating YOUR Mothering Environment
I’ve been enjoying listening to a book called Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success by Benjamin Hardy over the last...
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Hannah Levin
- May 23, 2019
- 1 min
Hannah's Ghee Dates
This is a really nourishing treat post-partum. Sweet taste is grounding and nourishing. Dates are particularly nutritive to the female...
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Hannah Levin
- May 23, 2019
- 3 min
3 Ayurvedic Tips for Postpartum ~ From My Twin!
When we give birth, the elements of Space and Air are elevated by the fast shift from being pregnant to mama and baby's bodies parting.
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Molly Rouse
- Apr 28, 2019
- 3 min
Confessions of An Oxytocin Junkie
While living in Spain this year, I haven’t gotten to hang out with many newborn babies and their moms. I miss them - really, deeply, and...
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Molly Rouse
- Feb 27, 2019
- 2 min
Postpartum Ginger Fried Rice
Every time I make this dish for clients, they sit right down and eat the whole thing! No leftovers... I've put my own spin on this...
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Molly Rouse
- Feb 21, 2019
- 3 min
Mama Self Love, A February Reminder
Last year at this time, I listened to a wonderful talk by Jackie Dobrinska at Jubilee! Community Church in Asheville. Her message was one...
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Molly Rouse
- Jan 30, 2019
- 2 min
My New Year's Wish for You, 2019
As we near the end of January and the excitement of the holidays settles, I am enjoying this New Year's wish that a friend here in Spain...
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