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As a dietitian specializing in reproductive nutrition, I encourage and support breastfeeding and I’m so grateful I was able to nurse my son and get professional help when I needed it. It’s an incredible relationship between mother and baby, and has so many health benefits (physical and mental) for both. I also recognize how difficult breastfeeding can be - it may be natural but it’s not always easy. I saw 3 lactation consultants and had a nurse-pump schedule for a while that I committed as much time to daily as a workshift. Even with that effort, I eventually supplemented with formula to give myself a break (also physical and mental). But eventually we got into a rhythm and I’m proud to say I breastfed for nearly 20 months, and stopped when it made sense for us. You are not a failure if you are having difficulty breastfeeding, if you supplement with formula, or stop breastfeeding early. I like this quote from the Lancet, “Success in breastfeeding is not the sole responsibility of a woman — the promotion of breastfeeding is a collective societal responsibility.” Know that there is support out there - from lactation consultants, doulas and La Leche League meetings to OB-GYNs, midwives, pediatricians and reproductive dietitians. We’re here for you. Happy #worldbreastfeedingweek mamas (and the partners, families and friends who support them)!

One☝🏽week to go until my next postpartum workshop🤰🤱! I’m excited partner up 👯‍♀️ with Jacquelyn Brennan, owner of Pilates + Coffee, to bring you this special event in her gorgeous studio. As moms to little ones 👶🏽👶🏼, our postpartum memories are still fresh and we strongly believe women deserve support and expert guidance during this critical time for mother and baby. Nutritious food and safe exercise (after you’ve been given the ok by your healthcare provider!) can nourish and energize you, and help with healing after birth. I hope you’ll join me and meet other pregnant or newborn mamas at this fun, informative event. We’ll also be doing a hands-on, no-cook cooking demo 👩🏼‍🍳 to put the nutrition tips in action! And there will be goody bags 🎉
PS - shoutout to my beautiful mama-to-be teacher @karin_joi for a strengthening class and this photo 📷

Calling all pregnant and postpartum women in Chicago! This Sunday at 9:30am I’ll be hosting “Nourished Mamas: Postpartum Nutrition & Support Group” at Lakeview Pediatrics. We’ll discuss what to eat and how to nourish yourself while healing from childbirth and taking care of a newborn. Link in bio to register.
Here we are, 21 months into being mama and baby. While parenting hasn’t gotten easier, I have gotten better at taking care of myself while taking care of a little one. The first few months were tough! There were so many questions about EVERYTHING, not to mention sleep deprivation, hormonal swings, recovering from a C-section, and continuing to be baby’s sole source of nutrition.
Luckily being a dietitian I was able to answer questions about postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition. If you’re confused about what to eat to make sure you and baby are getting the nutrients you need, or if you’re worried about losing the baby weight, please join us for an honest, supportive discussion with expert guidance on how to give your body the nutrition it needs plus how to be kind to your body during this important time.
If you can’t make it this weekend, I’ll also be hosting a more in-depth workshop two weeks from now, July 26th from 6-7:30pm at Pilates + Coffee. Hope to see you there!

Off to Hawaii for our friends wedding! Since it’s a 9-hour flight ✈️ with no meal service (😫), I’m prepared with all the shelf-stable snacks that provide protein, fiber, and of course chocolate. I always bring a reusable water bottle to fill up after security 💦 - especially important if you’re a breastfeeding🤱mama traveling with baby (my favorites are @kleankanteen & @swellbottle since they’re lighter and less likely to break than glass). I’ll also be making a pit-stop at Tortas Frontera in @flyohare for a proper, filling meal to take on-board. What are some of your favorite travel snacks? #4thofjuly #travel #travelsnacks #airplanefood #dietitian #nutritionist

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