How I Managed Hashimoto’s During Pregnancy

hashimoto's pregnancy

This was the last picture taken of me before I gave birth to my daughter May 2016.   One of the most frequent questions I receive these days is, “How did you manage your thyroid while pregnant?” This is a poignant question because pregnancy and post-partum is infamous for sending the thyroid awry whether or […]

Paleo Baby Birthday Cake (Paleo, AIP, Nut-free, Sugar-free, Egg-free)

paleo smash cake

A   How cute is this Paleo Baby Birthday Cake made from sweet potato, beef tallow, carob, avocado and coconut flour!? It’s free of all grains, dairy, nuts and sweeteners which means it fits the bill for any real food baby, toddler or adults big day!   I cannot comprehend how my baby girl is […]

Real Food Baby: How We Introduced Solids

      One of the parts of new motherhood I most looked forward to was introducing solids to my daughter. Passing on my love for food, nutrition and awareness of sustainability and the environment is one of the many pieces of parenthood that I view as a gift I can give to Grace.   […]

Baby Equipment: Helpful or Hazard?

Baby Equipment

  The early stages of child development can be related to the stock market. It changes every day yet it’s fairly predictable, and the better you understand the why’s and how’s of it, the more likely you will make choices that support its successful growth.If there’s one thing that is certain about parenthood and child-rearing, […]

Our Tongue Tie Revision Story

Tongue Tie Revision

  I had a reader ask me to discuss tongue and lip ties on the blog. Because I’m not a pediatric dentist or lactation consultant, I would rather share our story with tongue tie and how we got it revised. It’s highly important to educate yourself about the signs of tongue and lip tie prior […]

Caviar for Babies!? (O)mega Nutrition + Pincer Grasp Practice Using Fish Eggs

caviar for babies

    Fish eggs for babies?! “Is that a joke?” you may be asking. I don’t blame you. It does not sound a little odd, a little outlandish. They may sound like a delicacy reserved for the British elite and fancy sushi rolls, but caviar is actually a very accessible and incredibly nutritious baby food option.    […]

5 Safer Baby Body Products

Safer Baby Body Products

How often have you heard “the skin is our largest organ” and “everything you put on your skin enters your body”? And yet we still purchase body products at drugstores, department store or baby stores without really looking into the ingredients. Maybe a loosely-regulated or not-regulated-at-all marketing claim like “all-natural” or “natural ingredients” were convincing enough to […]

Balancing Hormones for Fertility

    Hormonal Balance Enemy No. 1: Estrogen Dominance   When discussing the basics of hormonal balance, it’s important to explain the purpose of our two main sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone. These two girls are responsible for maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle and pregnancy, yet they are frequently imbalanced with each other causing those […]