Baby Massage: It’s Not About the Massage One of the sweetest parts of my work is watching parents realize they don’t have to do something extraordinary to connect with their baby. Connection is often found in the ordinary; a diaper change that isn’t rushed, a quiet moment after bath time, tiny feet resting in your hands, eye contact, a familiar voice, and gentle touch. People sometimes ask if I teach infant massage. The answer is yes…and no. I’m not a certified infant massage

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself during the postpartum season is to “habit stack.” Instead of trying to remember a dozen new things, simply attach one small habit to something you’re already doing every day. Those little moments add up, and before long, you’re building confidence without even realizing it. Here are a few of my favorite postpartum habit stacks: Every time you feed your baby… Drink a full glass of water. Take five slow, deep breaths. Relax your s

(High Protein • Gluten Free • Dairy lite • Low Inflammation) 1. Instant Pot Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rice and Spinach Nutrient Focus: Choline, B-vitamins, immune support Ingredients • 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts • 1½ cups jasmine rice or quinoa • 3 cups bone broth • Juice and zest of 1 lemon • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 2 cups chopped spinach • 1 tablespoon olive oil • ½ teaspoon turmeric • Salt and pepper Preparation 1. Combine all ingredients except spinach

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