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Providing nutrition & breastfeeding support/education for pregnant and breastfeeding/postpartum families worldwide

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I recently came across a post criticizing postpartum influencers for appearing too “perfect” - hair and makeup done, mak...
09/01/2026

I recently came across a post criticizing postpartum influencers for appearing too “perfect” - hair and makeup done, making meals, and seemingly functioning well, because it doesn’t show the “true” reality of postpartum.

I understand the concern about unrealistic expectations online, but I don’t think we should replace one narrow picture of postpartum with another.

Not brushing your teeth until 4 p.m., wearing the same messy bun for two days, crying, and simply surviving can absolutely be real postpartum.

But it isn’t the only real version.

I had a genuinely positive recovery after delivering my twins. Was I overwhelmed caring for four children five and under? Absolutely!! I was exhausted, overstimulated, and touched out.

But I also prioritized small things that helped me feel more like myself, not because I had everything together (I didn’t!), but because they helped me show up better for myself and my family.

I also had support, including a husband with paternity leave, and I recognize that not every mother has the same resources, health, or circumstances. Struggling is never a personal failure.

I simply want women to know that feeling good postpartum IS possible too. Looking put together doesn’t necessarily mean someone is pretending, and having a positive postpartum experience doesn’t make it any less real.

Swipe through for a few things that helped me feel more nourished and grounded. I’d also add hourly prayers to God 💕

How can you care for or allow someone else to care for you today? What’s one thing you can do for yourself?

A new 2026 meta-analysis examined 11 studies involving 10,559 women and found that women who tested positive for TPO thy...
08/29/2026

A new 2026 meta-analysis examined 11 studies involving 10,559 women and found that women who tested positive for TPO thyroid antibodies had a 52% higher relative risk of perinatal depression.

TPO antibodies can indicate autoimmune activity against the thyroid and are commonly associated with Hashimoto’s disease. But a woman can have elevated antibodies while her TSH and thyroid hormones are still within the “normal” range.

Researchers are still working to understand this connection. Thyroid dysfunction may contribute to symptoms in some women, while immune and inflammatory changes may also play a role.

This study does NOT prove that:

- TPO antibodies directly cause depression
- Every woman with elevated antibodies will develop depression
- Every case of perinatal depression is thyroid-related
- Thyroid testing replaces mental-health care

But it does reinforce that thyroid health and mental health should not always be evaluated in completely separate boxes.

Fatigue, anxiety, low mood, brain fog, difficulty sleeping and weight changes can occur with perinatal depression, but they can also overlap with thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies and postpartum depletion.

Mothers deserve to have the complete picture considered.

In our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, we look beyond one symptom or lab value. We evaluate nutrition, symptoms, health history and available labs to identify where individualized support may be needed while working alongside medical and mental-health providers.

If you’re tired of being told everything you’re experiencing is “just postpartum,” comment “THYROID” and we’ll send you more information about working with our dietitians.

Note: Individual results vary. Nutrition support does not replace medical diagnosis, medication management or mental-health treatment.

Prenatal supplements are important… but they’re not a replacement for actually nourishing yourself during pregnancy.And ...
08/28/2026

Prenatal supplements are important… but they’re not a replacement for actually nourishing yourself during pregnancy.

And I think sometimes we put way too much pressure on the prenatal to do all the heavy lifting.
Your nutrient needs increase significantly during pregnancy, and while a quality prenatal can help fill in some of the gaps, food still matters.

But I do encourage supplementation to “supplement” your diet. Getting a quality prenatal vitamin (comment “prenatal” to grab my free checklist with a bunch of different options I recommend), omega 3s, magnesium, and electrolytes (contrary to what manyyyy instagram accounts talk about with electrolytes - they’re critical for pregnancy and breastfeeding).

Then depending on YOUR unique needs, you might want to add in collagen powder, beet root for blood pressure (see my highlight “beets” for all the amazing benefits), possibly iron, possibly additional vitamin D etc.

And if choosing a prenatal feels completely overwhelming (because there are approximately 937 options 😅), I have a free guide that walks you through exactly what I look for in a prenatal/postnatal vitamin.

Comment “PRENATAL” and I’ll send it to you!

Did you take any of these supplements? Any others you’d recommend?

Personally I took beet root and collagen for extra support.

Coming off thyroid medication was this client’s personal goal but it was never something we promised or rushed.We focuse...
08/27/2026

Coming off thyroid medication was this client’s personal goal but it was never something we promised or rushed.

We focused on supporting her nutrition, postpartum recovery, and overall health before quickly jumping off her meds.

So many postpartum women assume that difficulty losing weight means they need to cut more calories or exercise harder.

But when your body is already depleted, under-fueling can make you feel even worse potentially contributing to more brain fog, fatigue, and hair loss.

For this client, we assessed her mineral status, thyroid and metabolic markers, nutrient levels, and gut health to better understand what her body needed.

Then, we focused on structured, balanced meals with adequate protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, healthy fats, and targeted support based on her symptoms and lab results.

And her body responded. 👏

This is why we’re so passionate about looking beyond the surface. Your symptoms aren’t something you should have to ignore or simply push through and the answer isn’t always another restrictive diet.

If you’re ready for a personalized approach to your energy, digestion, hormones, thyroid health, and postpartum recovery,

comment **“APPLY”** and we’ll send you more information about working together.

**Medication changes should always be made with and monitored by the prescribing healthcare provider.*

There is so much conversation about how the medical system is failing mothers and families and many of those concerns ar...
08/23/2026

There is so much conversation about how the medical system is failing mothers and families and many of those concerns are valid.

We need longer appointments, better postpartum follow-up, accessible mental healthcare, lactation support, paid maternity leave, and more comprehensive care.

But many of these changes require funding, policy reform, and years of advocacy..which we need to keep fighting for!

▶️ But I keep thinking: What could we change by next month?

What if hospitals, OB-GYN offices, pediatric practices, and birth centers offered more practical education throughout PREGNANCY and postpartum?

Not another generic list of foods to avoid, but realistic nutrition resources that show moms what to eat to support healing, energy, milk production, mental health, and recovery.

Not simply telling partners to “support Mom,” but showing them what that support actually looks like.

Not assuming families understand newborn feeding, sleep, postpartum recovery, or mental health warning signs, but offering evidence-based information before they’re exhausted and in the middle of it.

Pregnant women attend multiple prenatal appointments, and after delivery, pediatric practices often see the family more frequently than the mother sees her own provider. Those visits are opportunities to support the mother, too.

No, a pamphlet won’t fix a broken system, and education cannot replace individualized care. But you don’t know what you don’t know.

We can advocate for massive systemic change while still asking:

What is one meaningful thing we could improve right *now*?

If you work in a hospital, clinic, OB-GYN office, pediatric practice, or birth center, I’d genuinely love your perspective:

Would something like this be possible where you work? What barriers would need to be addressed?

This is coming from a former military spouse who used to take a LOT of pride in “doing it all.”Until one day I realized…...
08/22/2026

This is coming from a former military spouse who used to take a LOT of pride in “doing it all.”

Until one day I realized…

Why?

Why am I burning myself out?
Why am I trying to do everything myself?
Who am I trying to prove something to?

At one point, I finally asked myself:

Why can’t I put $15 toward having a 12-year-old mother’s helper come over once or twice a week and give me an extra set of hands?

And hiring her was one of the BEST things we ever did.

Eventually, we found a babysitter who doesn’t just watch our kids. She comes 30 minutes early and helps with the morning cleanup. She’ll unload and reload the dishwasher while I take my boys on a walk before I start work.

And I’m not sharing this to gloat or say, “Look at all the help I now have.”

I’m sharing it because I want us to NORMALIZE getting help before we’re completely drowning.

And help doesn’t have to mean hiring a full-time nanny or a weekly house cleaner.

Maybe you look at your budget and decide to cut back somewhere else so you can put $15–$30 toward a mother’s helper.

Maybe it means one less takeout meal, a few fewer impulse purchases, canceling subscriptions you barely use, or stretching out your hair/nail appointments.

Maybe you tell a cleaner:

“I have $50. What can you get done in that time?”

And maybe it’s just the bathrooms.

THAT COUNTS.

Maybe you text your neighbor:

“Hey, if you’re already going to the grocery store, would you mind grabbing these few things for me?”

So you don’t have to load three kids into the car for milk and bananas.

Maybe you swap childcare with another mom.

Maybe the teenager down the street plays with your kids for an hour while you fold laundry, answer emails, or just sit down.

Look at your never-ending list and practice the 3 D’s:

DO
DELEGATE
DELETE

Not everything has to be done by you.

And not everything has to be done at all.

Sometimes support starts with asking:

“What is one small thing I could take off my plate this week?”

You don’t have to wait until you’re drowning to decide you deserve an extra set of hands.

So tell me, what can you delegate? What friend or neighbor of yours are you going to swap childcare? Be the village 💞

08/21/2026

This baby was taking forever to feed and still didn’t seem satisfied after feedings.

Baby’s bowel movements had also started to decrease, and at the 2-month appointment, the pediatrician noticed that weight gain was beginning to slow.

We met virtually, and through our assessment, I was able to determine that the issue didn’t appear to be mom’s milk supply, it was baby’s ability to breastfeed efficiently and effectively transfer milk.

I gave mom a customized plan designed to:
▶️Protect her milk supply
▶️Help baby get the milk he needed
▶️Support more regular bowel movements
▶️Help baby become more efficient at the breast

Within just a few days, baby started pooping more regularly. And over the next few weeks, feedings became more and more efficient. 🙌

This is where working with an IBCLC can make such a difference in your breastfeeding journey. Sometimes it’s not about making more milk, it’s figuring out WHY baby may not be getting that milk efficiently.

And because we care for the whole mom + baby dyad, we also talked through mom’s nutrition and made sure she was feeling physically and mentally supported, too.

If you’re in a similar situation- long feeds, baby never seeming satisfied, concerns about weight gain, or you just feel like something isn’t quite right,

our team of IBCLC lactation consultants and registered dietitians would love to support you virtually with individualized care.

Comment “SUPPORT” and let’s get you scheduled. 🤱

Have you experienced something similar?

08/21/2026

Not sure why I didn’t think of doing this ages ago but wow it felt like a HUGE weight lifted off with bedtime storytelling 😂

It filled their cups (and mine), didn’t require much creativity and brain fuel on my part and we had some giggles and smiles. We did about 2 stories and they were good. No one correcting me or telling me I’m telling the story wrong 🤪

So anyways, just passing this along in case you need an idea at bedtime.
What are some of your go to bedtime routines/connection time?

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