Recipe to build blood – pregnancy and postpartum This Borscht-style Soup is delicious, soothing on the stomach and a very healthy way to eat plenty of beets. Beets help with building blood during pregnancy and postpartum and are very nourishing. Ingredients: 4 Medium beets peeled and cubed 2 Medium carrots peeled and sliced 1 fennel … More Recipes for healing – Beet Fennel and Carrot Borscht

Lactation Snacks and Foods – Gondh Laddu A popular snack for lactating mothers in India, especially in winter is “Gondh Laddu”. Gondh Laddus are energy orbs made with “Gondh”(edible gum) roasted and powdered nuts, dried fruit, roasted grains, warming spices, ghee and jaggery/whole sugar. Gondh or edible gum is widely used in many nutritionally loaded preparations. … More Traditional Postpartum Series – Recipes

Entering motherhood is a transition like no other. Getting to the point where you are physically, emotionally, and mentally whole again after the tremendous task of giving birth is quite a process. The three pillars of postpartum care for mother and baby are: diet, herbs and therapies and oleation. In the early postpartum the key … More The 3 Pillars of Postpartum Traditional Care

Abhyanga: The Art of Self Love through Massage For Pregnancy and Post Partum The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to accidental injuries, or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming … More Traditional Pregnancy & Postpartum Series

Veshtanam What is belly binding? Belly binding is the ancient practice of using various types of binders to wrap and support the abdomen and core after birth. Many cultures across Africa and Asia perform belly binding and consider it to be an important post birth care practice. Modern binders made of velcro and other synthetic … More Traditional Indian Postpartum Series – Belly Binding

Avagaha Swedhana What are postpartum herbal baths? Herbal baths with specific medicinal herbs are an ancient practice found in many cultures across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Both mother and baby are treated with healing and medicinal herbs in a warm bath and it is an important and treasured post-birth care practice. Traditionally, herbs … More Traditional Indian Postpartum Series – Herbal Bath

There is nothing like whiling away a long winter afternoon snuggling with your little ones while listening to wonderful audio together. If you find yourself wondering what to add to your playlist for your children check this growing list out! Stories in every language and traditional nursery rhymes from many cultures to learn and play … More Sumati’s pick for rhymes and stories for babies and children

When you look into the face of your new baby you are more than likely overwhelmed by many things: love, excitement, hormones, inadequacy, insecurity, fear, a sense of timelessness… You blink your eyes and your baby blinks back at you, the moment sacred and magical. The scene is beautiful but another force sees something altogether … More Educational Toys Can’t Teach What Connection Does

Mastitis is the worst. When I was pregnant with my first baby I read all the books, I wrote my labor plan, I prepared for each stage, and I practiced pain management techniques. After delivery was over, I cuddled my new baby feeling proud of myself and glad that it was all over. Little did … More Miracle Home Remedy for Mastitis