The mom bod Blog
Grab your favorite (protein-packed) snack and dive into all things motherhood health + wellness.
Should you go on HRT for early perimenopause symptoms?
Perimenopause doesn’t start with hot flashes. Here’s what actually helps in the early stages.
Your hormone symptoms are not “just motherhood”
When labs are “normal” but your quality of life isn’t, the conversation shouldn’t end there.
Worsening PMS, shorter cycles, and burnout in your late 30s? Postpartum recovery might be why
Why how you recover after having kids matters more than you think especially if you’re 35+
Perimenopause Brain Fog: Why You Can’t Remember Anything Right Now
Can’t remember what you walked into the room for? Losing your train of thought mid-sentence? Feel like your brain has 17 tabs open and nothing’s loading? That’s not just “mom brain”, it might be perimenopause brain fog, and yes, there’s something you can do about it.
Rage, Tears, and Zero Patience: Why PMS Gets Worse After Kids
Did your PMS get significantly worse after having kids? You’re not losing it and you’re not alone. From hormone crashes to nutrient depletion to straight-up mom overload, there are real reasons your once-manageable PMS now feels like a full-blown monthly meltdown.
Is perimenopause making you gain weight? Probably.
If you suddenly gained weight in your late 30s or 40s without any obvious change in your diet or exercise, it’s probably because of perimenopause. Sudden weight gain in perimenopause is common, but fixable. We just need a new plan that takes into account your evolving hormones.
Why am I so tired? (Hint: It’s not just sleep)
Exhaustion. It’s not just about sleep. And it’s not just part of motherhood. Sure, mental load is high but there is a 100% chance there’s a clear reason for your mom fatigue that is treatable.
The Myth of Calories In = Calories Out
How many times have you heard “calories in = calories out”? This tidy formula claims to hold the secret to weight loss: eat less, move more, and you’ll shed pounds. But real life (and actual research) tells a very different story. Let’s blow this myth up with some data.
The Truth About Testosterone in Perimenopause
Dubbed the “male hormone,” but it’s just as crucial for women. As perimenopause sets in, testosterone quietly sneaks out, and it takes more than your sex drive with it. This hormone deserves a bigger spotlight, so let’s break it down.
Is Perimenopause Making my Hair Fall Out? (Spoiler: Probably)
If thinning hair is making you feel 4 months postpartum again, it’s not all in your head. Perimenopause causes hair growth changes, but there’s a lot you can do about it.
Eating Clean is Ruining your Hormones
If you’re experiencing weight gain, fatigue, low energy levels, raging PMS, or hair loss—despite eating a healthy diet—that means that you’re not actually eating right for your own body. And it’s time to adjust.
Chronic Inflammation & Mental Health
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to mood disorders. Yes to therapy and meditation, but if your neurotransmitters are being altered by something physiological like inflammation we need to look under the hood to see what’s going on.
From Poop to Peace of Mind: How Gut Health Impacts Mom’s Mental Health
Let’s dive deep into the gut-brain connection and how your gut health influences your mental health. A must read for moms navigating anxiety, postpartum depression, and that all-too-real “mom rage.”
Why is my period so heavy?
Learn the most common root causes of heavy periods, and what tests to help you figure out why your (menstrual) cup is overflowing.
What does hormone balance feel like?
We all know how it feels to have whacked-out hormones and feel like your life is hijacked by these little microscopic messengers - but I wanted to take a minute to have us all take a step back and first look at our goals. What does it actually feel like to have balanced hormones?
4 ways to make PMS worse (also, how to fix it)
PMS is not just your hormones getting mad at you for no reason. Let’s unpack it then.
Mo’ Babies, Mo’ Problems
Why is this postpartum harder than the last? Read on to find out why you have more symptoms rocky hormones, fatigue, depletion, and mood swings this time around- and what to do about it.
PMS: if your hormones could talk.
Monthly symptoms like fatigue, moodiness, anxiety, insomnia, night sweats, and bloating are all messages from your body that it’s time for some hormone help. Let’s dive in.
The P Word
If you happen to be in the "older" crowd when you had your baby(ies) - like if you ever heard the very rude term "geriatric pregnancy" being thrown around in your presence then we have a situation where your postpartum is knocking on the door of perimenopause.
The Hormone Quiz
Are your hormones out of whack?
After pregnancy, your hormones don’t go back to normal on their own. Yes, even years later. Take the free quiz to find out if your hormones might be the culprit for all those mood swings, night sweats, and 3PM sugar cravings.
