Maybe you’re not quite sure what it means to plan for the postnatal time. After all, the baby’s change table is all set up, and you have enough nappies to build a small fort – what else matters? Well, to begin with, baby-planning is very different from postnatal planning. When you plan for the postnatal […]
Creamy Greens & Coconut Soup
Do you love creamy soups? I do! They are so easy for a newborn mother’s depleted digestive system to manage. This silky green soup is very high in iron and magnesium, thanks to the kale and spinach. It’s the ideal vitamin-dense combo for supporting your uterus and perineum to heal after childbirth. This recipe has […]
When babywearing doesn’t work for you – Part 2
So we’re looking at ways you can make babywearing work better for you, if you are having discomfort or you’re just not “getting it.” In part 1 of this post, I gave you two strategies: adjust your baby carrier, and adjust your posture. But there is something else you can do to make babywearing work better […]
When babywearing doesn’t work for you – Part 1
Babywearing is often recommended to new mums as a way to free up their hands & still be close with their baby. But there is a bit of a learning curve, so if you’ve tried babywearing and felt overwhelmed, or couldn’t get comfortable, here are some tips that might help. 1. Adjust your baby carrier […]
Herby Persian Noodle Soup
Protein-rich foods help a new mother’s uterus return to normal size after giving birth. With its dark leafy greens, hearty beans and lentils, this soup is a new favourite of mine. It’s actually a version of Asheh Reshteh, a Persian recipe that Tanya at Nourished Beginnings shared with me. I’ve modified it to make it a […]
How to ask for help (and actually get it!)
One of the things that new mothers are often told is “ask for help if you need it.” But it’s not always that easy. It can feel really hard, and kind of awkward, to ask for help, even if you really need it. Or maybe you’ve had the experience where you did ask for help, […]
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