Postpartum Freezer Meals: Easy, High-Protein Recipes for Recovery (Dietitian-Approved)
Dietitian-Approved Postpartum Freezer Meals: Easy, High-Protein Recipes for Recovery Preparing freezer meals for postpartum is one of the most impactful ways to support recovery after birth—especially in those first few weeks when sleep is minimal and nourishment often falls to the bottom of the priority list. As we prepare to welcome baby #3, I’m once […]
Second Trimester Essentials
Second Trimester Essentials: What Actually Helped Me Survive Months 13–27 of Pregnancy Through migraines, pregnancy-induced eczema, ruling out cholestasis, and countless sleepless nights… we have officially made it through the second trimester. Per your request, I’m sharing my real-life second trimester essentials, the things that truly carried me through these wild few months. As always, […]
Best Snack Bars for Toddlers
Best Snack Bars for Toddlers (12 Months+): Dietitian-Approved Picks Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends offering your toddler three meals and one to three snacks per day once they turn 12 months old? The amount of snacks you offer your child will depend on their schedule and nutritional needs. While whole-food […]
Colostrum Harvesting
Colostrum 101: How Much Your Newborn Needs, Why It Matters, and My Experience With Colostrum Harvesting Colostrum — that thick, golden, nutrient-dense first milk — is perfectly designed to nourish and protect your baby in the first days of life. 💛 Often called “liquid gold,” it’s packed with antibodies, immune-boosting factors, and concentrated nutrients your […]
Nutrition Changes at 12 Months
Your Baby Just Turned One — What Changes Now? Your baby just turned one—happy birthday! 🎉 This is such an exciting milestone, and it also marks the beginning of new stages in your little one’s growth and nutrition. You may be wondering what’s different now that your baby is officially a toddler. Let’s break down […]
TTC for My 3rd Pregnancy
My Fertility and TTC Journey for My Third Pregnancy One of the most common questions I have received since sharing the news that we are pregnant with baby #3 is “Did you do anything specific to get pregnant?” and boy, do I have a loaded answer for you, because I did just about everything. Here […]
My Breastfeeding Journey
My Breastfeeding Journey: Overcoming Challenges Nursing Two Babies for 27 Months As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and pediatric dietitian, I faced my own breastfeeding challenges — from low blood sugar and oversupply, to food intolerances and mastitis. Here’s how I overcame them and successfully breastfed both of my boys for 27 months. Finding […]
Top 10 Foods to Feed Sick Babies
When your baby is sick, feeding can feel overwhelming. They may have less appetite, a sore throat, or digestive upset, which makes it tricky to keep them nourished and hydrated. The good news is that with a few gentle, nutrient-rich foods, you can support their recovery while keeping them comfortable. Breast milk or formula should […]
First Trimester Essentials
Whew. It has been a whirlwind, guys. But, I am finally able to share some of my “must-have” essentials that I used during the first trimester per your request. If you want to hear more details about how the first trimester went the third time around, I talk about it a lot in my Instagram […]
Simple Balanced Mashed Meals
Need some simple but super nutritious + balanced meal ideas for your baby? I have you covered. Plus, these are “mashed” texture-balanced meals, so they can be used for those who are opting to start with purees or those doing a more baby-led weaning style. Just remember, pre-load the spoon and let the baby self-feed, […]