The postpartum period, often called the "fourth trimester," is a transformative time for your body. After the incredible effort of pregnancy and childbirth, your body needs nourishment that supports healing, restores energy, and aids in hormonal balance. One of the best ways to do this? Focus on warming, soft foods

Western North Carolina is facing a growing crisis as many residents are still without power and running water. With dropping temperatures and snowfall, the lack of basic utilities is creating serious challenges for families, especially those with young children. For breastfeeding parents, one major concern is the sanitation and safety of bottles and pump parts, which is critical to ensuring their babies are fed safely during this emergency.

Motherhood brings with it a profound transformation, a stage of life called matrescence. Much like adolescence, it’s a time of major shifts—hormonal, emotional, and psychological—that shape a woman’s identity. It’s filled with incredible highs and some deep, challenging lows, but that duality is what makes it so uniquely powerful.

The holidays are a special time, but they can bring extra challenges for moms caring for a breastfed baby. These holistic, natural tips will help you navigate the season with ease and joy.