Functional Nutrition for Pregnancy, Postpartum & Little Eaters: Your Questions Answered

by erica faye | Aug 1, 2026 | Motherhood, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Fatigue that lingers long after birth, blood tests that come back “normal” while you feel anything but, a toddler who refuses everything except pasta — nutrition touches almost every chapter of motherhood, yet it’s rarely explained in a way that...

Why Prenatal Vitamins Are Essential for a Healthy Pregnancy

by erica faye | Feb 10, 2025 | Motherhood, Pregnancy

I used to think that if you ate a healthy diet, full of colorful, whole foods—organic when possible—your prenatal vitamin was just an insurance policy. It was the extra boost of vitamins and minerals that your body may be lacking. Having gone through pregnancy twice...

Warm, nutrient-dense postpartum food for energy renewal

by | Nov 1, 2023 | Motherhood, Postpartum

Traditional Chinese Medicine and many Eastern cultures emphasize warm foods during the postpartum period. During childbirth you lose a lot of heat and energy, leaving your body in a cold state that needs to be rebalanced. Warm and easy to digest foods as well as...

Postpartum diet: how to maximize energy and speed up recovery

by | Sep 6, 2023 | Motherhood, Postpartum

We see you: constant feedings, sleepless nights, mental and emotional overload. Focusing on what you eat seems like the least of your worries. But, with a bit of attention to certain nutrients you can focus on the right postpartum food and ensure your body will...