The ultimate guide to foods that increase breast milk production aka galactagogues

The ultimate guide to foods that increase breast milk production aka galactagogues

May 06, 2019

Being able to make enough milk is a constant worry for many moms. Am I producing enough? Is my baby getting all the nutrition? How are other moms able to pump so much more? With an increa...
An Open Letter to New Dads from New Moms

An Open Letter to New Dads from New Moms

April 23, 2019

Mothers are strong people. New mothers are strong as well, strong in their love, passion and single-minded focus on their new baby. But the often overlooked duality here is that new m...
Ashwagandha powder

A comprehensive guide to benefits of Ashwagandha if you are trying to conceive, pregnant or a new mother

April 04, 2019

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is perhaps the most well-known Ayurvedic herb in the US after turmeric and moringa. We have written about the benefits of tur...
breastfeeding

These 7 practices can help you boost your milk supply

March 19, 2019

Being a new parent is a huge amount of work—not to mention the fact that your body is making milk to nourish a little being. It’s a miracle that we have the e...
4 ultimate lactation smoothies that also nourish and replenish

4 ultimate lactation smoothies that also nourish and replenish

March 05, 2019

The importance of nutrition for breastfeeding mothers cannot be overstated. A nutrient rich diet not only helps a mother in replenishing her nutrient reserves, it also improves the nut...
Postpartum depletion and the importance of making a postpartum nutrition plan

Postpartum depletion and the importance of making a postpartum nutrition plan

February 26, 2019

Consider this: post childbirth, most of the mothers are sent home within 2-3 days, and often lack support at home other than their partner (who hopefully has a few days of paternity le...
Benefits of Moringa for new moms

4 reasons why new mothers should be having moringa every day

February 15, 2019

While Moringa Oleifera has risen in fame in recent years, the plant has been considered a superfood in Ayurveda for centuries. Moringa leaves are especially beneficial for new mothers and have been...
Pearl couscous with vegetables and garlic scapes

Pearl couscous with vegetables and garlic scapes

February 12, 2019

Israeli or pearl couscous is a small whole grain pasta made from semolina or wheat flour. If you haven't tried it before, it has a slight toasty and nutty flavor and chewy texture.  Th...
How to stop postpartum hair loss naturally

How to stop postpartum hair loss naturally

February 06, 2019

Postpartum period is one of the busiest and overwhelming phase of a woman's life. The last thing you need during this period is an added stress of losing hair quickly. It starts slowly,...