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5 Ways New Moms Can Improve Their Sleep
5 Ways New Moms Can Improve Their Sleep

Sleep is really darn important- for our metabolisms, hormone balance, cognitive function, mood, and more. And especially during postpartum, it’s a key component of recovery and overall replenishment and rejuvenation.

But for new moms, getting 8 hours of quality sleep a night isn’t often realistic. Whether it’s a cluster-feeding newborn, a sleep-boycotting baby, a toddler who wants to snuggle all night, or even older kids who wake you up, sleep can really suffer.

So what can you do when just can’t get the sleep you need?

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Postpartum, Sleep, Stress & EnergyKim Perezsleep, postpartum, postpartum depletion, energyComment
Does Breastfeeding Help You Lose Weight?
Does Breastfeeding Help You Lose Weight?

You may have heard that breastfeeding helps women lose the baby weight faster after giving birth. Maybe you’ve read it somewhere, maybe it was your friend or sister’s experience, or maybe you’ve seen it all over social media- moms “bouncing back” (insert eye roll) fast and crediting all the calories they’re burning from breastfeeding.

So, is this true?

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PostpartumKim Perezpostpartum, postpartum care, holistic postpartum, postpartum nutrition, nutrition, postnatal depletion, postpartum depletionComment
How to Replenish Your Body Postpartum
How to Replenish Your Body Postpartum

Postpartum nutrient replenishment is a real need for all moms. Growing a human is a nutrient-demanding process, but the postpartum period has its own requirements, too. In utero, babies take nutrients from their mothers, often leaving them depleted. But then once they’re born, moms need a great deal of nourishment to heal, support breastfeeding, and rebalance and replenish in the face of stress and sleep deprivation.

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PostpartumKim Perezpostpartum, postpartum care, holistic postpartum, postpartum nutrition, nutrition, postnatal depletion, postpartum depletionComment
Why We Often Get Postpartum Nutrition Wrong (And What the Truth Is)
Why We Often Get Postpartum Nutrition Wrong (And What the Truth Is)

There are some major gaps in the postpartum care model, including correct information about supporting your health as a new mom. One major area where information is lacking is nutrition. Much of the information widely available on postpartum nutrition is either vague, misguided, or downright incorrect. And it often goes along with the mainstream narrative of postpartum.

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PostpartumKim Pereznutrition, postpartum, postnatal, new mom, nourishment, energyComment