Health

What’s Normal Weight Loss For A Baby After Birth?
What’s Normal Weight Loss For A Baby After Birth?
Normal weight loss for a baby after birth who is healthy and full-term averages seven percent of their birth weight. Most doctors will be okay with a weight loss of... Read more...
Lose Weight While Breastfeeding Complete Guide (that really works!)
Lose Weight While Breastfeeding Complete Guide (that really works!)
Losing weight while breastfeeding isn't as simple as counting calories and exercising more. As a nursing mother, weight loss needs to be done safely, so milk supply and energy aren't... Read more...
after pregnancy weight loss drink
The Best Protein Weight Loss Drink After Pregnancy
Weight gain during pregnancy is completely normal, and it is also completely normal to want to lose the extra weight, and go back to your pre-pregnancy weight. The best way... Read more...
Breastfeeding and the Holidays – Sanity Saving Tips
Breastfeeding and the Holidays – Sanity Saving Tips
By Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year for young families. It is also a time with elements that are a... Read more...
A Lactation Consultant's Review of Milk Dust
A Lactation Consultant's Review of Milk Dust
Andrea Tran RN, BSN, MA, IBCLC   As a lactation consultant, one of the things I talk to new moms about is whether they are eating enough. It takes calories... Read more...
The Healthy Breastfeeding Snack List For Milk Supply + Weight Loss
The Healthy Breastfeeding Snack List For Milk Supply + Weight Loss
Healthy snacks are really important for breastfeeding mamas to maintain milk supply and keep from getting too hungry. Snacking is also helpful for weight loss because they keep a new... Read more...
Is The Keto Diet Safe While Breastfeeding?
Is The Keto Diet Safe While Breastfeeding?
The keto diet is gaining in popularity for weight loss because it is very effective for burning fat, and if done properly, burning stored fat. But, can breastfeeding mamas use... Read more...
The Benefits of Protein Powder For After Delivery
The Benefits of Protein Powder For After Delivery
Protein powder can help promote healing, nourishment and lactation after delivery. High-quality protein powders are full of nutrients, herbs, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that help new mommies increase: increase milk... Read more...
Key Nutritional Requirements For A Healthy Pregnancy and Lactation
Key Nutritional Requirements For A Healthy Pregnancy and Lactation
Maternal nutrition requirements increase and change throughout pregnancy and lactation, and there are key nutritional requirements mothers need to have a healthy pregnancy and lactation experience. To encourage education around... Read more...
Conquer Breastfeeding Cravings With This Sugar Detox
Conquer Breastfeeding Cravings With This Sugar Detox
Cravings are a often a difficult part of breastfeeding because of new hormones, postnatal depletion, lack of sleep and stress. Breastfeeding cravings for sugar, ice cream, carbs, candy, chocolate, brownies... Read more...
Should You Be Taking Supplements While Breastfeeding?
Should You Be Taking Supplements While Breastfeeding?
Supplements can increase milk supply, support nutritional health, improve mood and balance hormones in a breastfeeding mama. Many mamas are concerned about the safety of supplements while breastfeeding, and unsure... Read more...
Should You Try Weight Loss Supplements While Breastfeeding?
Should You Try Weight Loss Supplements While Breastfeeding?
Weight loss supplements can be safe and helpful while breastfeeding. Sometimes breastfeeding causes a road block for weight loss. Herbal, safe supplements can help new mommies let go of the... Read more...