What’s In My Hospital Bag: A Simple And Natural Checklist
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What’s In My Hospital Bag: A Simple And Natural Checklist

Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for a natural birth? Today I share with you what’s my simple hospital bag checklist, including herbal products, essential oils and items that will help you feel at home in the hospital. It’s that time of pregnancy when the hospital bag is neatly packed with crisp clean…

Pig Trotters in Ginger Vinegar: A Simple and Flavorful Recipe for Postpartum Recovery
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Pig Trotters in Ginger Vinegar: A Simple and Flavorful Recipe for Postpartum Recovery

Learn how to make pig trotters in ginger vinegar, a traditional and nourishing postpartum dish that’s easy to make ahead and freeze. This recipe will show you how to prepare, cook, and serve this sweet and sour healing dish with simple ingredients. Aromatic braised pig trotters are one of those dishes that I was both…

Healing Moroccan Chicken Stew: A Recovery Recipe for New Mamas
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Healing Moroccan Chicken Stew: A Recovery Recipe for New Mamas

Discover how to make a simple and delicious healing chicken stew for new mamas. This dish is inspired by the postpartum traditions of Morocco and uses warming spices and lemon balm tea to support breast milk production and postpartum healing. If you’re looking for a nourishing and delicious meal to prepare for your postpartum freezer…

Seaweed Soup: A Simple and Satisfying Dish with Marrow Bones
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Seaweed Soup: A Simple and Satisfying Dish with Marrow Bones

Seaweed soup with marrow bones is a delicious way to nourish yourself post-birth. This soup is a traditional Korean dish that is eaten by new mothers and on birthdays. It’s made with seaweed, marrow broth, herbs and mushrooms, and is loaded with health benefits. When I was pregnant with my first child, I learned about…

Natural yogurt, homemade granola and strawberries
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My Breastfeeding Snacking Plan: Healthy & Easy Ideas

Here’s a breastfeeding snacking plan for new mothers who wants to keep themselves well-nourished and resourced while also keeping it simple. I’m in the final stretch of preparing for the arrival of baby #2 and riding the wave of excitement. Nesting mode is in full swing, and I’m doing my best to get everything ready…

Woman crossed legged in pyjamas with claypot bowl of food in lap
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Postpartum Meal Prep: 20 Easy & Nourishing Freezer Meals

I’m a naturopath and mama myself, so you can rest assured that each of these recipes makes for easy meal prep, are loaded with all the nutrients your body needs to heal and recover after giving birth and sustain you if you choose to breastfeed. You’ll find hearty soups and stews, slow cooker meals, comfort food your whole family will love and a couple of traditional postpartum dishes for the adventurous.

Golden cookies on cookie rack
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The Best Boobie Cookies (aka Lactation Biscuits)

These Boobie Cookies (aka lactation biscuits) are a delicious snack to support breastmilk production for nursing mums.  They are a perfect mix of sweet and slightly salty, crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle. They’re a perfect snack to reach for during the middle of the night feeds. Packed with nourishing ingredients, these…