If you’re navigating early motherhood and feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Becoming a mother is a beautiful rebirth — but it can also shake your identity in unexpected ways. In this post, I’m sharing the three grounding shifts that helped rebuild my identity after motherhood, reconnect to my authentic self, and create more […]
Breastfeeding is a deeply nourishing practice—not just for your baby, but for you as well. It’s a time of connection, love, and bonding, yet it can also be physically demanding and emotionally exhausting. To support this journey, herbal allies have been used for centuries to promote milk supply, balance emotions, and replenish essential nutrients. I […]
When preparing for labor, it’s important to support your body with hydration, nourishment, and stress relief. One simple (and tasty) way to stay comfortable, calm, and energized during this transformative time is through a carefully crafted herbal drink—one that’s both effective and delicious. Enter Labor-Ade, a birth-inspired beverage that combines herbs known to promote uterine […]
One of my big “ahas” during doula school was simply being presented with the reality that people will spend thousands (and I mean thousands) on a wedding, along with devote hours and hours preparing and planning and practicing for one big party. Yes, it’s an incredibly important and meaningful ceremony, but why do many weigh […]
While bringing new life into this world is one of the most beautiful and meaningful experiences, it’s no secret that the postpartum period can bring varying levels of discomfort and swelling—especially in the perineal area (specifically following vaginal births). As my second birth becomes imminent, I am doing all I can now to prepare for […]
Whether you are a first-time soon-to-be mama or are going into your second or third or beyond postpartum period, one thing we likely can agree on is that the typical western medical system under-prepares and supports us for the whirlwind that is the postpartum era – or the fourth trimester. While many make a plan […]
Pregnancy is beautiful—a widely accepted view. We take copious pictures of our growing bumps and are proud of the pounds gained during the nine months, knowing we are creating a nourishing, warm, and protective home for our sweet babe. But what about after babe arrives? Postpartum is messy. Not only is it messy, but it’s […]
One of my favorite self-care practices that I’ve personally used off and on over the last decade is the ancient Ayurvedic practice of Abhyanga. Abhyanga, simply put, is a full body massage performed on your self using warm oils. A regular Abhyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas all while enhancing overall well-being, vitality, […]
What if I tell you that the simplest act of drinking water can be translated into a powerful act of self love—of expressing love to your body? But beyond that, properly hydrating—especially during the postpartum period—is so healing and helpful to a recovering body. And I am not going to lie—I want my pre-pregnancy body […]
I went to my first studio yoga class yesterday at eight weeks postpartum. It was a very interesting, emotional, but ultimately, an empowering experience. I wore what I used to wear—leggings and a sports bra—but the body that once wore that attire was not the same. The yoga studio is lined with mirrors, which is […]
