Blog

Common Questions of Pre/Postnatal Massage and Benefits

Ashleigh Marie of Massage Loft answers some common questions she receives about pre and postnatal massage. She discusses the benefits of the mind, body, and soul connections and more.

By Ashleigh Marie 5/18/2020

Health

Surviving Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Our very own Flourish Fund & momunity staff member Marie Stefanowicz shares a little about her journey battling Hyperemesis Gravidarum. She struggled with this disease through two pregnancies and wants to spread awareness of HG. HG is a debilitating disease characterized by extreme nausea and vomiting that can lead to serious complications for mom and baby.

By Marie Stefanowicz 5/14/2020

Wellness

Questions For a Doula During the Current Health Crisis

Momunity curated a list of commonly asked questions regarding giving birth during the current COVD-19 crisis. Bianca Paredes, certified childbirth doula, answered them for us. We hope they provide you some comfort during these challenging times.

By Bianca Paredes 4/26/2020

Wellness

5 Ways To Take Care Of You With A Newborn At Home

"One of the toughest things to tackle as a new mother is maintaining your sense of self and finding time to take care of YOU. As a mom, your first (and seemingly only) instinct is to do every single thing for the baby, which leaves little to no time for any form of even basic self care. In turn, some moms feel like they’ve lost their identity, lost their minds, and can begin to reach levels of fatigue they’ve never imagined possible. "

By Lisa Mastela 4/26/2020

Parenting

One Pregnancy + Two Women= My Surrogacy Journey | Implications of First Time Motherhood and a Surrogate Pregnancy

"When someone asks me, “How was it to carry twins?” I’ll respond with, “I didn’t carry my twins; I had a surrogate carry for me.”

By Anna Koelln 4/26/2020

Work + Life Balance

Tips for Going Back to Work

"This is a strange and sad time for everyone - but what if you’re a new mom facing the end of your maternity leave? The few months after a baby are such a delicate time to begin with - and returning to work and leaving your baby in someone else’s care can be fraught with a range of emotions. But what if returning to work looks entirely different than you expected?"

By Kate Privert & Marissa Shallcross 4/25/2020

Nutrition

3 Foods to Help You Lose the Quarantine 15, Naturally

"I don’t know about you all, but I have been spending more time than ever sitting on my couch watching cartoons with my son and eating snacks. And the weight has been creeping on. I recently heard the weight that people are gaining during quarantine is called the quarantine 15 (like the freshman 15) and it made me chuckle. As frustrating as it is, it is totally natural for us to be less active and to eat more to deal with stress and boredom during this unprecedented time. Unfortunately, as a result people are turning to restrictive diets to lose the weight they have gained during quarantine. Instead, I urge you to give yourself some grace during this time and to add a few metabolism boosting foods to your diet, rather than depriving yourself. "

By Kristen Miyano 4/24/2020

Giveaway

Bumpin Blends Lactation Cookie Giveaway

"Our famous lactation cookies are finally able to be delivered a la carte! A package of 10 big, chewy, chocolate chip oatmeal cookies rich in omega-3s, fiber, and several key ingredients to boost milk supply — delivered to your door. "

By May Giveaway #1 4/24/2020