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Maybe you are a new mama, maybe you are about to be a new mama, or maybe you are a 'been there done that' mama. Either way, this info about cluster feedings will help you out! What are cluster feedings? First, they typically occur when your baby is going through a growth spurt. Second, they simultaneously also occur within the first couple of weeks once your mature milk comes in to help build your supply and to help your baby grow. The definition of a cluster feed is when you

Magnesium is not commonly thought of as one of the main nutrients needed during pregnancy, however, its background role is not so subtle as you might think! Magnesium actually has a HUGE role in you and your baby's health... In general, magnesium works to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong. It also helps adjust blood glucose levels. It aids in the production of energy and prot

You are so excited to know that you are pregnant, but now you are looking for the best foods to support your unborn baby. At Mamas Maternal Health, we are all about the addition of nutritious foods as opposed to erasing foods under most circumstances. We believe that the addition of foods within the maternal diet brings not only happiness, but sustainability within prenatal nutrition habits. So, let's jump right in! While we do want to avoid certain foods during pregnancy, i.

Today we wanted to talk to you about the importance of iron in both the maternal and infant diet. Did you know that iron deficiency can alter metabolic, endocrine, and neurological function/development? During periods of rapid growth for your baby--in both the womb and postnatally--iron is in high demand in all parts of the body. This is because it helps build tissue and aids nervous system development. These critical periods of growth are within the last trimester of pregnan

Pregnant women are routinely advised to take a prenatal vitamin to make sure that they are getting all the nutrients they need to grow a healthy baby. Unfortunately, the control and inspection of vitamins and other supplements in the last 20+ years has been limited. Supplements are recognized as foods under FDA regulations... a.k.a. they are not required to be tested (for safety and ingredients). In fact, "Supplement manufacturers—unlike drug companies—do not need to prove th

Vitamin D is another nutrient that is very important both during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. This means that your body stores it for longer periods of time than water soluble vitamins-- which have no long term storage. Vitamin D helps increase bone mass which can prevent osteoporosis as well as help with the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. The main ways to get vitamin D are through the suns rays as well as through foods such as forti