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OBN Graduate Interview: Lauren Skora, Co-founder of Bable
When Lauren became a mother, the experience of introducing solids sparked a curiosity in baby nutrition, leading Lauren to study at OBN. After graduating, Lauren co-founded Bable; a digital destination for nutritious, family-friendly recipes and information about starting solids. A valuable resource for families seeking guidance as they approach this transitional phase with their little ones.
OBN Graduate Interview: Sorayya Dossett of Hello Mother Goose
Sorayya Dossett is an animator-turned-Certified Nutrition Consultant. After the birth of her first child, the intense and delicate postpartum season caught her completely off-guard and left her feeling depleted. This experience ultimately led her to enroll in OBN to become a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in postpartum.
OBN Graduate Interview: Corina Nicolae of Womb Nutrition
Corina is a mother of two, a wife and (last but definitely not least) a woman who has transformed her passion for nutrition into a business that she is really proud of. She is a double-certified Integrative Health and Nutrition Consultant specializing in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Baby Nutrition.
OBN Graduate Interview: Caitlin Murphy of Maternally Happy
Caitlin Murphy is a registered midwife and nurse who calls Melbourne home. Recently having taken a step back from the hospital system, Caitlin now predominantly works from home supporting prenatal to postpartum women via nutrition consultations as well as operating her supplement business, Maternally Happy.
OBN Graduate Interview: Carson Meyer of C & The Moon
Carson Meyer is a birth doula, nutrition consultant, and founder of C & The Moon, a California-based skincare company. Taking pride in hosting educational circles for women all over the country to help them access community and information on healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum practices.
OBN Graduate Interview: Cat Gieser of Mama Flow Studio
Cat Gieser is a yoga/mat pilates instructor, certified postpartum corrective exercise specialist, Certified Nutrition Consultant, and founder of Mama Flow Studio. Mama Flow is a virtual yoga and sculpt studio designed to help moms have an empowering pregnancy, a more positive birth experience and a smoother postpartum recovery. Cat utilizes a unique approach to perinatal movement that focuses on the full body with core and pelvic floor health at the center of it all. Cat is also a mother of two and is a Bay Area native.
OBN Graduate Interview: Kate Portwood of Wildflower Superfoods
Kate discovered Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition when she was pregnant with her second child. After graduating with an Advanced Certification specializing in Postpartum and Baby Nutrition, she started her company, Wildflower Superfoods, to focus on creating products that nourish women and help them thrive during postpartum and beyond.
A Birth Story: Comparing 2 Cesarean Births
Shared by Oh Baby graduate, Morgan
Beautiful, empowering, positive, and magical. These are all things that Caesarean births can be with the right support. I have had two belly births and they could not have been further apart in terms of experience.
The Birth Story of Horia: A Cesarean Birth
Shared by Oh Baby graduate, Corina
I wanted to talk about my experience during last year’s April Cesarean month, but it was too soon after birth and I didn’t feel ready. I am happy to Oh Baby Nutrition has invited me to share my experience and I’m grateful for all the empowering content they convey. Because one thing’s for sure: all mothers need support, regardless of how they choose or have to give birth.
5 Organizations Supporting Black Maternal Health
This April 11-17 is the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week. Systemic racism impacts marginalized people in many ways, and unfortunately pregnancy and birth are no exception. An absolutely terrifying fact is that maternal mortality rates are more than 3x higher for Black women compared with white women. Black women are also at higher risk of postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. This is one of the widest of all disparities in women’s health.
All About Your Baby’s Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Eczema
The terms “food allergy” and “food sensitivity” are often used interchangeably. This is because they both have some overlapping symptoms, which can make them easy to misinterpret. However, they each require vastly different management—meaning the steps you take for an allergy are VERY different than the steps you take for a sensitivity, both in the immediate and the long-term.
The Dark Truth About Baby Cereal
Iron-fortified grain cereal is still a leading recommendation for starting solids… even by most pediatricians, and even with today’s clarity about the importance of whole foods vs refined. Sadly, processed grain products aren’t the healthiest choice for anyone, let alone as a first food to properly nourish a developing baby.
How to Clear Eczema Naturally (and Why Topical Creams Alone Won’t Work)
Eczema is known as atopic dermatitis and it’s recognized by a patchy rash that’s red, dry, and often itchy. The typical approach to treating eczema is with topical creams. However, the rash itself isn’t the real problem that needs to be addressed. Eczema is actually an external symptom of internal dysfunction. The only way to fully heal your child’s symptoms is to address the underlying internal root cause of the issue.
The Dark Truth About Puree Pouches
Puree pouches are super convenient, they contain fruits & vegetables, and most importantly kids love them, but are they really a healthy option for your baby? They may seem just as wholesome as homemade, but unfortunately, that’s not the case… even with ‘organic’ on the label.
Pregnant Before Her First Postpartum Period: An Oh Baby Interview
Many women are often surprised to learn that after having a baby, you can become pregnant again without actually menstruating first. This is because about 60% of women will ovulate before their first period postpartum. However, only about half of these women will have a long enough luteal phase to sustain a pregnancy after this first ovulation.
Igniting Sensuality & Embracing Sexuality in Motherhood: An Oh Baby Interview
Before going through the transition herself, I don’t think a woman can ever fully prepare for how transformative the journey from maiden to mother truly is. Almost every aspect of your life changes as you adapt to the requirements of your new role, but prior to having kids most women rarely consider how becoming a mother will redefine their sexuality. Probably because the concept is not often talked about openly.
How to Increase Your Fertility by Reducing Inflammation
The female reproductive system has an unparalleled capacity to resolve inflammation. Just think about the extensive regeneration that occurs throughout the menstrual cycle. This bodily system possesses a remarkable ability to clear tissue debris and quickly re-establish normal function.
The Important Difference Between Choking, Gagging & Coughing in Babies
When starting solids with your baby, choking and gagging are always the biggest concern. Choking is probably the number one reason why parents don’t give baby-led weaning a chance and decide against introducing finger foods from the start. This is an incredibly important topic and I wanted to cover everything you need to know so you can keep the baby safe and have more confidence with solids.
6 Travel-Friendly Snacks For Kids
Being prepared with healthy snacks for my kids on road trips has saved me many times. These 6 travel-friendly recipes don't require refrigeration. They're all kid-approved and delicious for the whole family to enjoy.
How to Survive a Nursing Strike
It’s not uncommon for babies to seem less interested in breastfeeding as they become increasingly aware of the outside world around them. My busy-body nursling has trouble sitting still for milk, especially when we’re out in public. She constantly pulls off (leaving me hanging) and often only 'sips', rarely taking in a full feed.