The Birth Lounge Blog

Hey Tranquility Tribe! There’s a lot of talk in the mama-sphere about starting breastfeeding, but not much talk about how to stop once your nursing journey is done. Today we’re going to give you the lowdown on drying up your milk supply, so let’s get into all you need to know! The best way to go about drying up your milk is to decrease feedings slowly until you are no longer feeding at all - the slower you wean, the less pain you’ll be in! Once you have weaned off of feeding, you should try to stimulate your nipples and breasts as little as possible to signal to your body that it no longer needs to be making milk - it’s a process of supply and demand, and once your body stops receiving the demand signals, the supply can be reduced!  Just like everyone’s experience is different with breastfeeding itself, the process of stopping is unique for everyone. The length of time it will take to completely dry up really varies from person t...

[This is also an episode on The Birth Lounge Podcast on listen  here .] Hey Villagers! Y’all requested this topic like no other and HeHe is so excited to sit down this week and talk all things CBD and motherhood! From the history and science of hemp to the stigma surrounding using CBD to get your body and mind optimized to be the best mom you can be, we’re covering it all. HeHe enlisted the help of Ashley Reynolds, mom of two and the president and cofounder of Elmore Mountain Therapeutics in Vermont. EMT is a CBD company founded by Ashley and her husband in 2017 and they specialize in whole hemp plant CBD rich extract. Using evidence-based knowledge, they’ve produced their own topical balms and sublingual tincture - HeHe uses the balm and swears by it for everything from period pain to belly aches to scrapes and cuts! Ashley’s Journey Shortly after the birth of her 2nd child in 2016, Ashley began to struggle with postpartum anxie...

What is Seed Cycling and Why Should You Do it? How Do You "Seed Cycle?" Seed cycling is when you rotate different types of seeds in your diet to align with the part of your menstrual cycle you are in. In the first half of your cycle you consume seeds which contribute to estrogen production and in the second half of your cycle you consume seeds which are naturally more progesterone producing in the body. Follicular Phase (Days 1-14) Starting on Day 1 of your period add 2 tablespoons of raw ground flax seeds or pumpkin seeds to your diet. You can add them into a smoothie, top your oatmeal, or add them to your salad. Everyday until ovulation, you’ll have 2 tablespoons of raw ground flax seeds or pumpkin seeds. You can alternate between pumpkin and flax or have them both, it’s up to you. If you don’t get a regular period or you haven’t been getting a period, start seed cycling on the first day of the full moon an...

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Eliminating Toxins in Your Home with Bri Pruitt [This is also an episode of Friday Free Talk on The Tranquility Tribe Podcast on iTunes. Listen  here .] All about Bri Bri is a registered nurse and nutrition health coach and has been focusing on a healthy and holistic lifestyle for seven years.  She lives in Idaho with her six year old daughter and has countless tips and tricks for transitioning to a toxin-free lifestyle in steps so that you can achieve the life you want without feeling overwhelmed. For as long as she can remember, Bri has been facing a variety of health issues.  From migraines to depression and anxiety to fatigue, she has always been curious about what was causing her health problems and how they could be prevented.  In an effort to avoid taking medication and create a healthy environment for her daughter, Bri really decided to pursue a clean lifestyle when she became pregnant. As a nurse, Bri found that the hardest part was con...

Sugar Detox and Fueling Your Body with Food Hey Tranquility Tribe!   In this week’s episode, Hehe talks to sisters and business partners, Erika and Tiffany Brown, about their passion for food and the major impacts that what you eat can have on your life. Who are Erika and Tiffany? Erika has always had a passion for food and a desire to run her own business.  When her son Tristan was one, she went to culinary school and decided to start her own personal chef and cleaning company.  She was hired by a holistic lifestyle coach, who taught her about the paleo diet and how to cook with whole foods rather than using processed options.  When Erika’s son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of five, she decided to change his diet in an effort to avoid medication.  She removed gluten, food dyes, sugar, and preservatives, and began to cook more whole foods from scratch, which ended up leading to a huge change in his behavior.  As Erika became ...