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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
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    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...
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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...
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    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...
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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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     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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    Reading Motherwhlemed in the Time of Covid
    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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    Guest Post: Postpartum Fitness with Samantha Kellgren
    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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    January ~ Earth's Postpartum Window
    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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    3 Foods to Avoid in Early Breastfeeding
    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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    The Best Gift We Can Give Our Children
    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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    Postpartum Tea
    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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    Creating YOUR Mothering Environment
    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's Ghee Dates
    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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    3 Ayurvedic Tips for Postpartum ~ From My Twin!
    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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    Confessions of An Oxytocin Junkie
    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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    Postpartum Ginger Fried Rice
    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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    Mama Self Love, A February Reminder
    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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    My New Year's Wish for You, 2019
    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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