World Mental Health Day was recognized earlier this month on October 10, which makes it a great time to highlight how nutrients can help perinatal mental health! Perinatal is defined as the time during pregnancy and during postpartum. BABY BLUES VS. PMADS When we...
Have you recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? If so, your doctor has likely told you that your blood sugar is too high, and if left untreated it could lead to pregnancy complications. If you haven’t been diagnosed but are looking for ways to reduce your...
Dental health is something that should be very important to all pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it’s also something that is very misunderstood. I’ve been a dentist for over 20 years, and I can’t count the amount of myths I’ve heard in that time. The...
February is full of heart… heart health that is! And what better time than now to talk about what nourishes a healthy heart for your growing baby!? It has been well accepted among traditional cultures and across multiple nutrition philosophies that the way you nourish...
By definition, to nourish means to provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. As mothers, we often think of this term in relation to how we care and provide for our children. I find that doing the same for ourselves is...