The mom bod Blog
Grab your favorite (protein-packed) snack and dive into all things motherhood health + wellness.
How to prepare for a better postpartum recovery (before your next baby)
If your last postpartum experience was rough, here’s how to set yourself up differently next time
Postpartum fatigue: Why you’re not just tired because you’re a mom
Yes, the system is broken. But your symptoms still deserve attention.
Why you keep getting sick after having kids (and what your immune system is trying to tell you)
If every daycare virus takes you out harder than your toddler, we need to talk.
How to feel less alone in Motherhood (even when you’re not postpartum anymore)
Motherhood was never meant to be done alone… and neither was healing, hormones, or this season of life.
Why postpartum feels so hard in the U.S. (and what other cultures do differently)
What global postpartum traditions teach us about rest, nutrition, and why so many modern moms feel depleted
Mom rage and hormones: how to feel better
Why anger, irritability, and zero patience are common in motherhood and what actually helps
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+
Are your postpartum symptoms really a thyroid problem?
A surprisingly common postpartum thyroid issue that explains a LOT of “normal” new mom symptoms.
Exhaustion: Is it hormones?
You’re not lazy, broken, or failing at motherhood. If you’re exhausted all the time, even when sleep improves, your hormones and nutrient levels are likely part of the problem.
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.
Postpartum Anxiety & Hormones: What Your Doctor Might Not Know
Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) is extremely common in new moms, and also under-treated. PPA is a perfect storm of hormone changes, nutrient depletions, and stress. Learn all about how nutrition can make you feel like yourself again.
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.
Why am I so sweaty? Postpartum Night Sweats. That’s Why.
Postpartum. The sweat sesh you didn’t RSVP to. If your soaked sheets are waking you up more often than your newborn, let’s talk about what to do and red flags for testing.
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.
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.”
Nutrition and Mental Health (Part 1)
Anxiety and depression aren’t just about your external environment. The nutrients that you put into your body play a pivotal role in maintaining neurotransmitter balance, impacting mood and mental health. Read on for practical tips on using food to improve mood.
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.
