A Midwife’s Breakfast
This is a Midwife’s Breakfast. Slow-cooked Irish oats, fried egg on top and melted soy cheese in between. Sure to sustain a midwife through the first hours of a birth. Also perfect for moms looking...
View ArticleGetting the Best Eats During Pregnancy
There are heaps of nutrition articles on the Internet that can make a mother-to-be feel overwhelmed. If you’ve read any three, you can already surmise that there’s no special nutrition formula for your...
View ArticleFat, Fiber and Protein – Essential to Starting Your Day
When breaking fast it’s important that your breakfast contains fat (think coconut milk, seeds, avocado), fiber (veggies, fruit) and protein (tofu, beans, meat). This will ensure a solid foundation for...
View ArticleBig Bird’s Banana Bread
I subscribed to Sesame Street’s magazine when I was 4 and fell in love with Big Bird’s Banana Bread recipe. Mr. Hooper (remember Mr. Hooper??? Big Bird had trouble saying his name so he called him Mr....
View ArticleBanana Beauties – Healthy Cookie Recipe
I found this recipe online and can’t seem to re-find it so I can acknowledge the creator. This is vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free and sugar-free. I named these cookies Banana Beauties and made some...
View ArticleCortade – For Your Full Moon Belly Thirst
During childbirth women are often encouraged to drink a sports drink of some kind to replenish their electrolytes that are lost. This loss happens not only because of sweating, but also diarrhea,...
View ArticleRapid-Rise Gluten Free French Bread
Crusty on the outside and super soft on the inside, this Gluten Free bread is sure to please any pregnant mom’s craving. And it’s fast and easy – takes about an hour. 2 c white rice flour 1 c tapioca...
View ArticleElectrolyte Balancing Drinks
Back in March I posted a recipe for Cortade, a homemade electrolyte drink that I make and drink on hot days, after exercise or when I’m feeling dehydrated. Nausea and puking in labor can often be...
View ArticleSupplementing During Pregnancy
There is so much information out there about what supplements to take during pregnancy and what can help specific concerns. First, I’m a big fan of every mom taking a prenatal. Unless you live on a...
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