Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms: Your Mental Health Matters, Too

Here are some breastfeeding tips to keep in mind as you consider whether breastfeeding is best for you and your baby.

Breastfeeding, Postpartum, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMay 9, 2020#breastfeeding, #maternalmentalhealthComment

Maternal Health Care Matters: How to Advocate For and Create Change

If you have been impacted by a maternal health issue or want to be part of advocacy work for change, know that you can make a difference.

Pregnancy, Postpartum, MotherhoodCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMay 17, 2019#maternalmentalhealth, #maternalhealth, #advocacyComment

7 Revealing Signs of a Postpartum Eating Disorder

Did you know that postpartum is the riskiest time for poor body image and disordered eating behaviors?

Postpartum, Eating DisordersCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCFebruary 12, 2019#maternalmentalhealthComment

Postpartum Nutrition: How Diet Helps Maternal Mental Health and Healing

Specific nutrients are needed in greater quantities during pregnancy and postpartum, and deficiencies in these nutrients may increase the risk of postpartum depression.

Pregnancy, PostpartumCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCSeptember 14, 2018#nutrition, #maternalmentalhealth, #postpartumdepression, #eatingdisorders Comments

Disadvantages of Breastfeeding: Why Breast Isn't Always Best

Can we challenge the stigma and end the shame and guilt that countless of mothers experience who choose NOT to breastfeed?

Motherhood, BreastfeedingCrystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLCMay 2, 2018#formula, #formulafeeding, #maternalmentalhealth Comments

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