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A Weight-Inclusive Postpartum Nutrition Guide

Amy Gardner / October 5, 2026

Postpartum nutrition cannot be overlooked or underestimated. This period asks a great deal of your body. You’re healing from birth, running on broken sleep, and possibly feeding a baby every few hours. Unfortunately, at the same time as all this…

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Weighing in on “Baby Weight”

NIKKI VANCE / May 15, 2019

Babies are in the news! Meghan Markle and Amy Schumer both delivered their first babies last week. And with the excitement of these arrivals, came the expected scrutiny. While some articles like this praised Meghan for showing the world what a woman’s...

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6 Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated

AMY GARDNER / August 21, 2018

During the summer, do you spend plenty of hours in the sun and try to stay as active as possible outside? Due to the high temperatures, this could also mean an increased risk of dehydration for individuals of all ages....

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Mindful Exercise

AMY GARDNER / May 3, 2017

When was the last time you thought, “I’m really craving a walk” or “I feel like dancing”? Our bodies are made to move and if we allow them to, they will let us know when and what they’re needing for...

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‘Excess’ Folate in Pregnancy Linked to Autism

AMY GARDNER / June 9, 2016

Wait, what? Folate in pregnancy INCREASES risk of autism? I give up! Moms really can’t win. If this is what you’re thinking, you’re not alone, I was right there with you when I read this headline earlier today. So, please do yourself a favor and...

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Water

AMY GARDNER / January 22, 2015

Water. It’s so easy to forget it this time of year but SO important not to. 50-60% of the body is water and it’s a critical ingredient for all metabolic processes. We need about 1ml of water for every calorie...

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Get Your Greens!

AMY GARDNER / December 2, 2014

We featured the first smoothie listed below at our wellness table at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Quincy last week and received rave reviews! Many people asked for the recipe so we thought we’d re-post it. Try both of these...

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Pregnant & Feeling the Burn? Helpful Tips for Heartburn.

AMY GARDNER / September 17, 2014

Every pregnant woman has her share of discomforts but I would argue that none are quite as annoying or uncomfortable as heartburn. I say this because many other things that plague pregnant women (morning sickness, back pain, swollen feet, sleepless...

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Is it normal fatigue or pregnancy anemia?

AMY GARDNER / September 10, 2014

Many women struggle with anemia during pregnancy. Although it’s a common thing for expectant moms to have low iron levels, it will be something that your doctor wants to address. In most cases, even given your best efforts, a pregnant...

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Post-Partum Nutrition Survival Guide

AMY GARDNER / September 2, 2014

The first six weeks after the arrival of a new baby are nothing less than hectic to say the least. All women experience this period differently but I think it’s safe to say that we all get our fair share...

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