Journal

Thriving pregnancy to postpartum (#2) Bring warmth to your body

The vulnerability of a mother’s body during pregnancy and postpartum makes the nutrient quality of her diet, and her ability to absorb every benefit of this nutrient dense diet, the highest import...

Thriving pregnancy to postpartum (#1) Regulate your nervous system

Wholefoods can support a more regulated nervous system by providing the energy, nutrients and blood sugar stability that your brain and stress response systems depend on. Amino acids Used to make...

Nutritional requirements recovering from a c-section and vaginal birth

Healing after a caesarean section generally places higher nutritional demands on the body than recovery from a vaginal birth because the body is simultaneously recovering from major abdominal surg...

Understanding and managing the many factors of postpartum fatigue

Postpartum fatigue is very common but when it’s intense or persistent, it usually reflects a mix of nutrient depletion, hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, and sometimes underlying medical issues. ...

Understanding TCM nutrition principles for postpartum mothers

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the postpartum period, often called the “Golden Month” or zuò yuè zi, is a sacred window for deep healing.  Birth is understood to significantly deplete Qi (energy...

Accepting the flow of community love and the support that follows

With the intention of instilling a more supportive postpartum recovery, Made for Mothers is here to love and nourish you. Embracing the ways of Indigenous cultures world over. Accepting the flow o...

Supporting recovery, mood and long term maternal health

Phytonutrients are natural compounds produced by plants that help protect them from environmental threats. When we eat plant foods rich in these compounds, they impart a wide range of benefits to...

Breaking down the requirements of the postpartum diet

Postpartum mothers have unique nutritional needs because their bodies are recovering from pregnancy and birth, and often also producing breastmilk. Here is a break down of the requirements for ma...

Cleansing with the season spring

Tis the season for a good cleanse. And day six of a cleanse myself, I thought I’d share some insights in hope that I can inspire you. I always feel so emotionally and physically light with loads m...

The most important dietary inclusions for maintaining nutrient rich breastmilk

Producing healthy, nutrient rich breastmilk requires a well balanced diet that supports both your body and your baby’s needs.  While breastmilk composition is relatively stable as the body priorit...

The unique benefits of obtaining collagen from a wholefood diet

With so many new and novel ways of consuming collagen. It is undeniably important to appreciate whole-foods and the traditional knowledge that proceeds us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Here’s a little appreciation of ...

Traditional cultures that offer broth to new mothers during their postpartum period

Bone broth is a traditional food in many cultures, especially during the postpartum period, due to its healing and nourishing properties. These traditions often reflect broader cultural beliefs a...