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What Sugar Cravings While Breastfeeding Mean (and How to Manage Them)

Sugar cravings can feel stronger than ever while breastfeeding—and it’s not just in your head. Between higher calorie needs, hormonal shifts, and sleepless nights, your body is working hard and asking for quick fuel. This post explains why cravings happen, what they’re really telling you, and how to manage them with balanced, satisfying meals that support your energy, mood, and milk supply—without cutting out the foods you love.

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Water Retention After Birth: How Nutrition Can Help Reduce Postpartum Swelling

Still feeling swollen after birth? Postpartum water retention is common—but that doesn’t mean you have to wait it out. This blog breaks down why it happens, what makes it worse, and how gentle nutrition strategies can help reduce swelling, support healing, and restore energy—without detoxes or extremes.

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