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Is Protein Powder Safe While Pregnant & Nursing?
“Is it safe to use protein powder while I’m pregnant or nursing?” This is a question I am asked MULTIPLE times per day.(Seriously!) And I don’t blame new moms. When I became pregnant with my first son, I asked the same question as well! Experts recommend women who are pregnant and nursing to take a…
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5 Tummy Safe Stroller Exercises!
By Kate Horney As a busy mom myself, I understand the mountain of obstacles that new moms face when it comes time to exercise. You want to look good, feel great and have the energy you need to keep up with your little one, yet sleep deprivation and crazy infant feeding schedules (on top of…
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{Recipe} Lactation Cookies
By Samantha Hoekstra This lactation cookie recipe was shared by guest blogger Samantha! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal 4 Tablespoons water 1 cup coconut oil 1 1/2 cups firmly packed coconut sugar or Stevia 2 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups almond flour 3-4 Tablespoons brewer’s yeast 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon…
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Lactation Cookie Recipe to Boost Milk Supply
A big question that comes up for most new moms is whether you will nurse or bottle-feed. Personally I am a big believer of breastfeeding if at all possible. I breastfed Jackson until he was almost one and I’m still nursing Warren as well. Many nursing moms don’t realize it can be difficult, but to me it’s worth…
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Eating Clean During Pregnancy
Everyone asked me how I was able to keep eating clean during pregnancy. Honestly, this wasn’t a big transition for me because I ate clean prior to pregnancy. I believe that everyone should be eating clean but it’s extra important for pregnant ladies to eat healthy. We need to be doing everything we can for that little…
