I’ve heard a lot about the concept of “imposter syndrome” when referring to one’s professional life, but I haven’t yet stumbled upon it being associated with being a mother. But today someone told me that I was “the perfect mother”, and I wanted to literally hide under a rock. Sometimes I don’t feel like a proper mother at all, let alone a perfect one.
Read MoreVocê provavelmente conhece os populares purezinhos ou papinhas, mas você já ouviu falar em baby-led weaning? Parece uma ideia sensacional né? Maaaas o baby-led weaning pode não ser a melhor opção para todas as famílias. Se você agora tá se perguntando - ok, mas por onde eu começo? Como faço pra escolher um método? Esse post é pra você.
Read MoreAntes até de começar esse post eu quero deixar claro que como quer que você tenha começado a introdução alimentar do seu bebê - tá tudo bem! Não to aqui pra te julgar. Você certamente fez o melhor pro seu bebê. Mas se você tá aqui porque não sabe por onde começar, eu posso te ajudar.
Read MoreQuando falamos em nutrição holística, estamos falando em utilizar a alimentação integralmente, visando trazer benefícios para o corpo, claro, mas também pra mente.
Read MoreWherever you stand in the spectrum of your relationship with your mother, or as a mother, I hope that you experience some peace today. If you’re a father who’s also a mother, or a mother who’s also a father - do not ever forget that you are a hero. If you’re a mom, I wish that you put any guilty feelings aside today and just pat yourself on the back, because it is hard, and you’re doing a wonderful job.
Read MoreDue to the weather, the pandemic, the two-kids-at-home-24/7 or all of the above, I can definitely use some comfort foods at the end of the day. Ideally something that warms up my body as well as my soul; something like this coconut and spinach dhal.
Read MoreI have posted these beetroot pancakes a few times on Instagram stories, and some of you asked for the recipe - so here it is! It’s very simple and quick to make, and the result is honestly delicious.
Read MoreIn the chaos of sticking to self-quarantine for the greater good of humanity and trying to work from home with two small kids running around, I have found a little bit of peace in scheduling some time every other day to bake with my toddler.
Read MoreLittle over a year ago, I gave birth to my daughter L. Throughout my pregnancy I had hoped for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-section), and that is what I got. During her birth, I'd overhear the doctor saying words like "trauma" and "catastrophe". It took me 7 weeks after her birth to start processing what those words meant. (Trigger warning: This post talks about obstetric violence in detail - with, nonetheless, a happy ending. Only click through if you feel ok with reading it.)
Read MoreDid you know that a woman can begin nutritionally prepping her baby's microbiome during pregnancy? By consuming probiotic-rich foods and/or supplements, especially in the 3rd trimester, she increases the balance of beneficial bacteria that are present in her birth canal and breast milk. If born vaginally and/or breast fed, this will help her newborn begin populating their own beneficial microbes.
Read MoreI’m the kind of person who loves goals, and I love planning ahead. So I’m especially fond of this time of the year, when so many people make room for introspection (not just me!) and set their minds on what they’d like to focus on for the next 365 days. Most of us want to do better, be better, and there is so much power in that.
Read MoreWhen you first started feeding your baby, you probably hesitated between BLW and pureed foods. But did you know that you don't have to choose one or the other?
Read MoreBuckwheat is one of my favorite foods right now. Not only is it one of the very few plant-based sources of complete proteins, it's also gluten-free! Which makes it a perfect addition to our family's diet.
Read MoreBack to the topic of "obvious things to avoid during pregnancy" (read my post about caffeine here), let's talk about alcohol. It's a controversial topic, so here's a disclaimer: My intention isn't to point a finger at anyone. I believe that there is a lot of misinformation and taboo regarding the subject, and all I'm trying to do is pass on evidence-based information.
Read MoreAh, caffeine. One of pregnant and postpartum women's greatest allies. A controversial substance for sure, especially during pregnancy, but once the fatigue hits (as it inevitably does) coffee is something we all sooner or later turn to.
Read MoreWhen we lived in Paris, YY and I had the habit of going to a farmer’s market every Saturday. It was great and we would buy organic produce for fairly cheap (before they decided to ridiculously up the prices overnight). Since moving to Munich, however, we have struggled to find something similar.
Read MoreHaving a baby, or two, makes one question fundamental aspects of life. “How am I spending my time on earth?” or “How am I contributing for a better future?” are two of the many questions that may inflict a reflective personality once someone else’s life comes to matter so much more than one’s own.
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