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Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
It’s probably safe to say that most expectant mothers will feel some level of discomfort, or even pain, during pregnancy. Common areas of complaint during pregnancy are the lower back, hips, sacrum, and round ligaments. Many might think that pain and discomfort are...
Milk Supply: New Breastfeeding Boutique in Ravenswood
When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I hadn't the slightest idea that it would become a passion of mine. Once he was born, we had our fair share of struggles (engorgement, overproduction, reflux, etc.). The bond that we...
“Labor Day” Series… A Home Birth
In the Beginning... When I was around 34 weeks pregnant with our son Leo, my husband Rich and I watched The Business of Being Born, a documentary that gave us some very important questions to ask ourselves. Especially me. I knew I wanted to attempt an...
MaMeal; Nourishment Dedicated Exclusively to New Moms
A woman’s attention to self-care can drastically decline during the postpartum period if she does not have the proper support, quality nutrition, and an appropriate amount of rest. We founded MaMeal, a nourishing meal subscription service dedicated exclusively for new...
Power Packed Smoothie Bowls for Pregnancy
These smoothies bowl recipes are packed with protein, healthy fats and overall goodness for you and your growing baby These nutrient dense meals give you everything you need, including that extra boost of energy you might be craving while you are growing a whole other...
5 things TO DO before your baby arrives!
1. Meal Preparation!! I cant stress this enough... the last thing you or your partner wants to think about is "what are we having for lunch/dinner" There are a couple ways to tackle this task. a.) create homemade one-pan freezer meals to last you anywhere from 2...
Interview with founder of Mama Fresh Chicago
Today on the blog we are sitting down to chat with Jenny from Mama Fresh Chicago Well first off what is Mama fresh? Mama Fresh started out as a social media outlet where you can find out what events are going on around town that are either kid focused or kid...
Prenatal Massage
The 3 myths pertaining to massage during pregnancy A pregnant woman should not receive a massage in her first trimester. A pregnant woman cannot receive deep tissue/clinical massage. A massage therapist should not work on a pregnant woman’s feet due to pressure...
The ABCs of Postpartum Self-Care
The ABCs of Postpartum Self-Care All life transitions, even the joyful ones which mark the beginning of a new, wished-for chapter, are tough. The transition to motherhood is even more challenging than a move to a foreign country, getting married, or setting on a...