We want to share a brand new local business with our OMC readers, our friend Kendra has just launched a collection of pregnancy-friendly recipes. Pregnant and Hungry is a subscription-based website featuring simple, pregnancy-safe recipes for the modern mama-to-be. They go beyond pregnancy-safe listicles and old-school cookbooks to elevate pregnancy-friendly cooking with a focus on women, […]
Category: Nutritionist
How to Optimize your Nutrition for Breastfeeding
Guest post by OMC member, Nutritionist & Personal Chef Chelsea Fechtner of The Wildflower Kitchen … I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of seeing magazine covers with celebrities that offer the perfect diet to help you “bounce back” after having a baby or return to your pre-baby weight in a month. Having a […]
4 pillars of self-care as a new mom
Guest post by OMC member Amy Kovner, Owner of Embodied Wellness … Self-Care is critical for moms, especially in the postpartum period. Understandably, most new moms are completely focused on caring for a baby and have very little time and energy to take care of themselves. Being a new mom can be incredibly overwhelming […]
Meet Amy: Certified Nutritionist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and have spent most of my life in the PNW. I […]
3 Energizing Smoothies for New Mamas
Om Mama Co Vendor, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN shares some amazing smoothie recipes to energize new mamas. Chelsea is a nutritionist and personal chef that specializes in using food to help women feel happier and healthier in their lives. She is currently offering online training and coaching through her Facebook group, Eat Happy. Do you […]
How to Challenge Food Shame : with Kristen Schweers
Food Shame Take a moment and think about a favorite snack food from your childhood. Think about the times you ate it, remember the colors, textures, and flavors, try to recall how eating it made you feel. For me, it’s a toss-up between Goldfish crackers, Top Ramen, and Cheetos. I was clearly into salt and […]
Meet Maria : Om Mama Co Mama Member
We are thrilled to introduce you to OMC mama member Maria of Sexy Food Sexy You. Maria is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach based in Seattle, WA, and mom to Rafael. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? I moved to Seattle from Brooklyn, New […]
How To Survive Morning Sickness
Om Mama Collective member, Amy Kovner of Embodied Wellness, shares her tips on surviving morning sickness. Amy is a mom to 3 (including twins), certified nutritionist and licensed mental health counselor. Join us for a perinatal nutrition workshop with Amy on April 16th – details at the bottom of this post! The past few months […]