Life After Birth: The Quiet Becoming July 12, 2025smiles davis There’s a moment that happens after the baby arrives.It’s not loud. It doesn’t trend.It lives in the space between the 2 a.m. feed and the 6 a.m. sunrise—when your body...
How Global Traditions Shape the Way We Nourish Mothers at Chébona June 30, 2025smiles davis At Chébona, we craft more than just postpartum meals—we offer nourishment rooted in ancestral wisdom and cultural care. Our kitchen draws inspiration from global postpartum traditions, bringing together time-honored ingredients...
Postpartum Is Not a Diagnosis: Reclaiming the Full Story of Life After Birth June 20, 2025smiles davis Ask the average person what “postpartum” means, and you’ll likely hear the same answer: depression. While postpartum depression is a very real and serious condition affecting 1 in 7 mothers,...
Why Postpartum Nutrition Is Essential for Healing June 11, 2025smiles davis After giving birth, a woman’s body enters one of its most vulnerable and powerful states. Recovery begins immediately, yet most mothers are sent home with little guidance on how to...
Finding Your Groove and Grace in the Forth Trimester February 01, 2025smiles davis The moment you bring your baby home, a new journey begins—one that is equal parts beautiful and bewildering. The fourth trimester, those first three months postpartum, is an adjustment period...
Where we stand in Postpartum Care January 16, 2025smiles davis For the early part of my adult life, I was rather unaware of the failings of our healthcare system—until I realized I had been navigating them all along. I had cycled through...
Because You Deserve a Win: Plantain Flatbread for the Postpartum Soul December 20, 2024smiles davis The postpartum period is where time is a blur, sleep is an abstract concept, and your daily achievements range from “I brushed my teeth!” to “I successfully Googled ‘why is...
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for New Moms (Under $50!) December 15, 2024smiles davis The holidays are here, and if there's a new mom in your life, you know how hard she works and how much she deserves some extra love this season! But...
More on Breastfeeding.... It's Ghetto! December 10, 2024smiles davis Yeah I said it....I’m almost 5 weeks postpartum with my second child. You’d think after having my first just 15 months ago, I’d be more prepared. But let’s face it:...
The Breastfeeding Journey: Just Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk December 08, 2024smiles davis Ah, breastfeeding — the most natural, beautiful, and bond-building experience you’ll have with your baby. Or, if we're being honest, sometimes it feels like a 3 a.m. milk factory shift...
Sanhu House Partnership November 30, 2024smiles davis Sanhu House, Los Angeles' first postpartum hotel, has officially opened its doors, and we’re honored to be their chosen food vendor, providing nourishing meals and beverages to all their patrons....
Motherhood as we know it.... June 12, 2024smiles davis Motherhood is the one job where you’re promoted overnight, handed a tiny human, and expected to thrive with zero prior experience or formal training. You’re on call 24/7 with an...