The first year after the birth of my daughter rocked me to my core. I had followed all of the pregnancy advice, prepared well for labor, and had some postpartum recovery items in my cabinet. Little did I know this experience could feel so much more intense than I could have known. So many of my self-care pillars came crumbling down, and I didn’t know how to rebuild them.

This is where nutrition came in. In my opinion, what we eat can have an immensely powerful impact on every aspect of our life. Our nutritional needs postpartum are actually higher (if breastfeeding) than in pregnancy! Why did I not know this? As I began to learn about and focus on optimal nutrition, the fog began to lift, and slowly I could feel my wellbeing improving. So, my mission here is to help prepare all mamas-to-be and new mamas for this intense season as best as I can. I want you to feel armed with all the tools to thrive physically and emotionally.