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Beachy Nursery Inspiration Board: Coastal and Serene
My Toddler is Sleeping Later and Napping Longer...
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Things I’ve Learned From Breastfeeding for 17 Months
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Beachy Nursery Inspiration Board: Coastal and Serene

My Toddler is Sleeping Later and Napping Longer After Transitioning to One Nap

My Favorite Beauty Buys of 2020: Makeup, Haircare, Creams & Gadgets

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  • Ways to Sneak Veggies and Beans into a Toddler’s Diet

    by Meghan Yost July 27, 2020
    July 27, 2020

    If you’re struggling to get your little one to eat healthy, here are some ways to sneak veggies and beans into a toddler’s diet. PLANT BASED EATING I try to…

  • Tips for Bathing a Newborn Baby: Making Bath Time Enjoyable and Safe

    by Meghan Yost June 12, 2020
    June 12, 2020

    If you are new to the whole baby thing, like I was, here are some tips for bathing a newborn Even though Grace is now 14 months old, it seems…

  • My easy curly hair routine and favorite products

    by Meghan Yost May 29, 2020
    May 29, 2020

    Need to simplify how you style your curls? Here’s the easy curly hair routine I follow just about every day. Changing things up Since becoming a mom, I’ve totally changed…

  • Things I Wish I Put on My Baby Registry

    by Meghan Yost May 13, 2020
    May 13, 2020

    Is there a little bun in your oven? These are the things I wish I put on my baby registry that you may find will come in handy when your…

  • How to Entertain a One Year Old at Home

    by Meghan Yost April 29, 2020
    April 29, 2020

    Hopefully we’ll all be able to leave our houses soon, but in the mean time, I’m sharing how to entertain a one year old at home. These are the things…

  • Easy Ways to Go Green in Your Everyday Life

    by Meghan Yost April 22, 2020
    April 22, 2020

    Since I was a little kid, I’ve always cared about the environment and tried to encourage others to do the same. So in honor of Earth Day, I’m sharing some…

  • Closet Organization Must-Haves

    by Meghan Yost February 6, 2020
    February 6, 2020

    I love having an organized home (and thankfully, so does my husband). It puts my mind at ease. I can take things being disorderly to a degree. But when things…

  • Tips for Flying with a Baby (So You Can Enjoy Your Trip)

    by Meghan Yost January 23, 2020
    January 23, 2020

    Planning a faraway getaway with your little one? Don’t worry. I’ve don’t some tips for flying with a baby. We recently took Grace on her first big trip that required…

  • 9 Things That Surprised Me About Being a Mom

    by Meghan Yost January 15, 2020
    January 15, 2020

    Grace turned nine months old today. NINE months. That means in just three months she’ll be a year old. I can’t even believe it. It feels like she was just…

  • Blush and Gold Nursery Reveal: A Soft and Serene Space

    by Meghan Yost January 1, 2020
    January 1, 2020

    Welcome to 2020! One of my New Years resolutions is to blog more. When I decided to stay home with Grace, I had grand illusions of putting out so. much.…

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Meet Meghan

I'm a first-time mom living on the shoreline of Connecticut and am all about healthy living, traveling, beauty, home and more.

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I’ve pretty much been a vegetarian my whole life I’ve pretty much been a vegetarian my whole life (aside from eating fish), but when I look back at the foods I ate that I thought were “healthy,” I had no idea what I was doing.
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It wasn’t until 2012ish that I started to see food in a whole new light. I was going through some health stuff and happened to see a doctor on TV talk about how you can prevent and fight disease by eating a nutritarian diet. That’s when it clicked. That doctor was @joelfuhrmanmd and he talked about the importance of eating greens, beans, onions, fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds. It was like a lightbulb went off. I went out the next day and bought his book Disease Proof Your Body. After devouring it, I read his book Eat to Live. It changed my life.
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In the years since, I’ve tried to follow a mostly plant based, low processed food diet with minimal dairy. I haven’t been perfect and there have been times where I’ve totally fallen off the wagon (full disclosure: I ate a McDonald’s fish fillet and fries during my first trimester). But I always come back to this way of eating because it’s what makes me feel best.
.
I consider everything I put in my body. I am diligent about reading ingredient labels (did you know many pickles have high fructose corn syrup and food coloring in them??!)
.
And in 2021, I’ve recommitted to nourishing my body (and baby in my belly) with whole, real foods. I’ve also gone gluten free to help my hypothyroid (hashimoto’s disease).
.
I’m putting this out there not to shame anyone else about how they eat but to hold myself accountable and hopefully inspire others to see that FOOD TRULY IS MEDICINE.
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Cheers to good health. 🥕 
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#foodismedicine #eattolive #plantbaseddiet #plantfood #realfood #wholefood #plantbasedfamily #vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #babyontheway #babynumber2 #plantbasedpregnancy #plantbasedfamily #juicingforhealth
My diet ebs and flows and during the first trimest My diet ebs and flows and during the first trimester, it most definitely ebbed. I didn’t want to eat anything I normally eat - smoothies, salads, etc. Literally all I wanted were bagels and cream cheese. 😳
.
But I always find my way back to eating plant based because I truly believe it’s best for our bodies - protective against diseases like cancer and COVID that is currently ravaging our country right now - probably because of the poor standard American diet filled with processed and nutrient deficient foods.
.
Have you ever REALLY looked at the ingredient list on that so called “healthy” bread you buy from the grocery store or the dressing you put on your salad? It’s probably loaded with sugar, additives and preservatives, all of which can destroy our bodies over time.
.
I don’t say this to shame anyone - and no one eats perfectly all the time - but I truly want to help others REALLY see what they are putting in their bodies and feeding their children.
.
So now that I’m feeling more like myself again in trimester two, I’m recommitting to nourishing this baby with real, whole foods - fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, seeds, free range organic eggs, quinoa, buckwheat, etc. and sharing more about this way of eating.
.
I’m tailoring back the Netflix bingeing and instead rereading books that have inspired me to live a longer, healthier life (books I’ve read several times over) and also adding a few new ones. If you have any interest in learning more, here are some I highly recommend:

📚Super Immunity by Dr. Fuhrman (the book that changed my view of food)
📚Eat to Live by Dr. F. (transform your body, lose weight while also nourishing it)
📚The Science of Skinny (all about what processed foods are really made of,
what makes them so bad for our bodies and why whole foods are so important)
📚The Toxin Solution (a book I have yet to read about toxins we encounter in our everyday life and how to rid them from our bodies)
📚Grain Brain (about how gluten, sugar and carbs effect the brain)
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#eattolive #nutritarian #plantbased #glutenfree #plantbasedfamily #plantbasedkids #foodasmedicine #nourishyourbody #healthyself #eatingfortwo #pregnantinfluencer #babynumber2ontheway
I didn’t waste any time coming up with a design I didn’t waste any time coming up with a design for the new nursery. This time I’m going with a beach inspired room that’s coastal and serene. I’m even planning on adding a pop of color to the walls.
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Oh boy I can’t wait to get started on this room! But first comes the design inspiration board. Here’s what I’m picturing. Thoughts??!
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You can click the link in my bio to get the full info on the products.
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#beachynursery #beachnursery #coastalnursery #girlnursery #babygirl #babynumber2 #girlmom #nurseryinspo #nurserydecor #nurserydesign #nurseryideas #nursery #interiordesign #pregnantinfluencer #expectantmother #expectantmom #californiadreaming #designinspo #connecticuthome #coastalliving
Happy New Year! We’ve got a few things in store Happy New Year! We’ve got a few things in store for 2021. This is the most exciting one!
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(Big thanks to my dad for his drone skills.)
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#dronevideo #beachdroneshot #connecticutfamily #coastalliving #connecticutlife #babyannouncementideas #babyannouncement #babyontheway #babygirl🎀 #familyof4 #dronepregnancyannouncement #dronestagram #droneoftheday
Welp, this picture pretty much sums up 2020. But I Welp, this picture pretty much sums up 2020. But I have to say, even though we are amidst a pandemic, this year wasn’t all bad.
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Yeah it’s been tough being confined to our house (especially as a new stay at home mom who was REALLY looking forward to doing all of those mom activities), buuuut I’m also a homebody.
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This year my cutie pie turned one.
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I’ve gotten to watch Grace learn and grow.
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My husband got to develop a special bond with her that he otherwise wouldn’t if he was still commuting to the office.
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Grace started sleeping until 7am.
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We are healthy.
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We are happy.
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So yeah, overall it’s been a decent year, but I’m also looking forward to what’s in store for 2021 … cause I think it’s gonna be good. ;-)
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Photo cred @hannahhollowayphotography 
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#goodbye2020 #newyearseve #toddlermom #mommymoments #mombloggers #motherhoodthroughig #mommyhood #discoverunder20k #discoverunder10k #igmoms #motherhoodunplugged #plantbasedfamily #healthyfamily #hello2021 #optimism #beoptimistic
A day late because we were busy celebrating but Me A day late because we were busy celebrating but Merry Christmas! This year was extra special with Grace now 20 months old. Seeing her face as she opened up presents was priceless and I’m sure it only gets better from here.
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#christmas2020 #merrychristmas🎄 #christmascardphoto #connecticutfamily #momlife #toddlermom #20monthsold #christmaswithkids
It’s a winter wonderland here in Connecticut. P. It’s a winter wonderland here in Connecticut. P.S. the inside of our house is FILLED with Christmas decorations but the outside? Not so much other than a red wreath and couple of bows. Guess the snow makes it more festive. Anyone else slack on the outside of your house this year?
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#ranchhouse #certainteed #christmasdecor #snowstorm #connecticutsnowstorm #firstsnowoftheseason #firstsnowfall  #snowday #newenglandhome #connecticuthome #coastalliving #coastalhome #ctshoreline #certainteedcedarimpressions #certainteedsawmillshake #certainteedherringbone
It might look like we had an easy afternoon playin It might look like we had an easy afternoon playing in the snow but this picture doesn’t show what it took to get a 20 month old (+ myself) dressed in winter gear, out the door and into the backyard. Let’s just say I was sweating bullets by the time I wrangled Grace into her outfit, there were a few spills outside, the sled I pulled her in almost toppled over a few times, Grace’s hat kept falling off into the snow, and we could barely walk because it was so high. But we made it out for Grace’s first time playing in the snow so success!
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#momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #toddlermom #ctmom #snowday #newenglandchristmas #newenglandsnow #connecticutsnow #firstsnowfall #firstsnowoftheseason #firstsnow2020
This little lady has made a huugggge breakthrough This little lady has made a huugggge breakthrough in the past week. Yes, my once wake-up-before-the-rooster-crows toddler is somehow now sleeping past 7AM! Ummm, I don’t want to jinx it but she’s even been sleeping until 8AM on some days! It’s been aahhhhmazing.
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If you’ve been following my sleep saga, you know I’ve struggled to get Grace to nap. Don’t get me wrong, she’s always napped, but just not for very long. So not only is Grace sleeping in later, but she’s napping muuccch longer (hear that? It’s the sweet sound of my baby sleeping). The other day she took a 2.5 hour nap. So I’m basically on cloud nine over here.
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I think all this has to do with Grace finally transitioning to one nap (which was a very rough transition that took months). If you’re a parent and going through something similar, just know there’s hope. I wrote all about the transition and this miracle breakthorugh in my latest blog post.
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Link in my bio - as usual. ;-)
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#toddlersleep #19monthold #19montholdsleepproblems #naptransitions #twotoonenaptransition #toddlersleepproblems #momlife #naptraining #sleeptraining #mommyandme #mommylife #mommyblogger #mommy #mommydaughtertime #mommyanddaughter #mommin #mommyhood #mommylove #momma #mommyblog #mommies #mommysgirl #momming #mommabear #mommymoments #motherhood #mother #motherhoodunplugged #mothering #igmom

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I’ve pretty much been a vegetarian my whole life I’ve pretty much been a vegetarian my whole life (aside from eating fish), but when I look back at the foods I ate that I thought were “healthy,” I had no idea what I was doing.
.
It wasn’t until 2012ish that I started to see food in a whole new light. I was going through some health stuff and happened to see a doctor on TV talk about how you can prevent and fight disease by eating a nutritarian diet. That’s when it clicked. That doctor was @joelfuhrmanmd and he talked about the importance of eating greens, beans, onions, fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds. It was like a lightbulb went off. I went out the next day and bought his book Disease Proof Your Body. After devouring it, I read his book Eat to Live. It changed my life.
.
In the years since, I’ve tried to follow a mostly plant based, low processed food diet with minimal dairy. I haven’t been perfect and there have been times where I’ve totally fallen off the wagon (full disclosure: I ate a McDonald’s fish fillet and fries during my first trimester). But I always come back to this way of eating because it’s what makes me feel best.
.
I consider everything I put in my body. I am diligent about reading ingredient labels (did you know many pickles have high fructose corn syrup and food coloring in them??!)
.
And in 2021, I’ve recommitted to nourishing my body (and baby in my belly) with whole, real foods. I’ve also gone gluten free to help my hypothyroid (hashimoto’s disease).
.
I’m putting this out there not to shame anyone else about how they eat but to hold myself accountable and hopefully inspire others to see that FOOD TRULY IS MEDICINE.
.
Cheers to good health. 🥕 
.
#foodismedicine #eattolive #plantbaseddiet #plantfood #realfood #wholefood #plantbasedfamily #vegan #dairyfree #glutenfree #babyontheway #babynumber2 #plantbasedpregnancy #plantbasedfamily #juicingforhealth
My diet ebs and flows and during the first trimest My diet ebs and flows and during the first trimester, it most definitely ebbed. I didn’t want to eat anything I normally eat - smoothies, salads, etc. Literally all I wanted were bagels and cream cheese. 😳
.
But I always find my way back to eating plant based because I truly believe it’s best for our bodies - protective against diseases like cancer and COVID that is currently ravaging our country right now - probably because of the poor standard American diet filled with processed and nutrient deficient foods.
.
Have you ever REALLY looked at the ingredient list on that so called “healthy” bread you buy from the grocery store or the dressing you put on your salad? It’s probably loaded with sugar, additives and preservatives, all of which can destroy our bodies over time.
.
I don’t say this to shame anyone - and no one eats perfectly all the time - but I truly want to help others REALLY see what they are putting in their bodies and feeding their children.
.
So now that I’m feeling more like myself again in trimester two, I’m recommitting to nourishing this baby with real, whole foods - fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, seeds, free range organic eggs, quinoa, buckwheat, etc. and sharing more about this way of eating.
.
I’m tailoring back the Netflix bingeing and instead rereading books that have inspired me to live a longer, healthier life (books I’ve read several times over) and also adding a few new ones. If you have any interest in learning more, here are some I highly recommend:

📚Super Immunity by Dr. Fuhrman (the book that changed my view of food)
📚Eat to Live by Dr. F. (transform your body, lose weight while also nourishing it)
📚The Science of Skinny (all about what processed foods are really made of,
what makes them so bad for our bodies and why whole foods are so important)
📚The Toxin Solution (a book I have yet to read about toxins we encounter in our everyday life and how to rid them from our bodies)
📚Grain Brain (about how gluten, sugar and carbs effect the brain)
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#eattolive #nutritarian #plantbased #glutenfree #plantbasedfamily #plantbasedkids #foodasmedicine #nourishyourbody #healthyself #eatingfortwo #pregnantinfluencer #babynumber2ontheway
I didn’t waste any time coming up with a design I didn’t waste any time coming up with a design for the new nursery. This time I’m going with a beach inspired room that’s coastal and serene. I’m even planning on adding a pop of color to the walls.
.
Oh boy I can’t wait to get started on this room! But first comes the design inspiration board. Here’s what I’m picturing. Thoughts??!
.
You can click the link in my bio to get the full info on the products.
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#beachynursery #beachnursery #coastalnursery #girlnursery #babygirl #babynumber2 #girlmom #nurseryinspo #nurserydecor #nurserydesign #nurseryideas #nursery #interiordesign #pregnantinfluencer #expectantmother #expectantmom #californiadreaming #designinspo #connecticuthome #coastalliving
Happy New Year! We’ve got a few things in store Happy New Year! We’ve got a few things in store for 2021. This is the most exciting one!
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(Big thanks to my dad for his drone skills.)
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#dronevideo #beachdroneshot #connecticutfamily #coastalliving #connecticutlife #babyannouncementideas #babyannouncement #babyontheway #babygirl🎀 #familyof4 #dronepregnancyannouncement #dronestagram #droneoftheday
Welp, this picture pretty much sums up 2020. But I Welp, this picture pretty much sums up 2020. But I have to say, even though we are amidst a pandemic, this year wasn’t all bad.
.
Yeah it’s been tough being confined to our house (especially as a new stay at home mom who was REALLY looking forward to doing all of those mom activities), buuuut I’m also a homebody.
.
This year my cutie pie turned one.
.
I’ve gotten to watch Grace learn and grow.
.
My husband got to develop a special bond with her that he otherwise wouldn’t if he was still commuting to the office.
.
Grace started sleeping until 7am.
.
We are healthy.
.
We are happy.
.
So yeah, overall it’s been a decent year, but I’m also looking forward to what’s in store for 2021 … cause I think it’s gonna be good. ;-)
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Photo cred @hannahhollowayphotography 
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#goodbye2020 #newyearseve #toddlermom #mommymoments #mombloggers #motherhoodthroughig #mommyhood #discoverunder20k #discoverunder10k #igmoms #motherhoodunplugged #plantbasedfamily #healthyfamily #hello2021 #optimism #beoptimistic
A day late because we were busy celebrating but Me A day late because we were busy celebrating but Merry Christmas! This year was extra special with Grace now 20 months old. Seeing her face as she opened up presents was priceless and I’m sure it only gets better from here.
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#christmas2020 #merrychristmas🎄 #christmascardphoto #connecticutfamily #momlife #toddlermom #20monthsold #christmaswithkids
It’s a winter wonderland here in Connecticut. P. It’s a winter wonderland here in Connecticut. P.S. the inside of our house is FILLED with Christmas decorations but the outside? Not so much other than a red wreath and couple of bows. Guess the snow makes it more festive. Anyone else slack on the outside of your house this year?
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.
#ranchhouse #certainteed #christmasdecor #snowstorm #connecticutsnowstorm #firstsnowoftheseason #firstsnowfall  #snowday #newenglandhome #connecticuthome #coastalliving #coastalhome #ctshoreline #certainteedcedarimpressions #certainteedsawmillshake #certainteedherringbone
It might look like we had an easy afternoon playin It might look like we had an easy afternoon playing in the snow but this picture doesn’t show what it took to get a 20 month old (+ myself) dressed in winter gear, out the door and into the backyard. Let’s just say I was sweating bullets by the time I wrangled Grace into her outfit, there were a few spills outside, the sled I pulled her in almost toppled over a few times, Grace’s hat kept falling off into the snow, and we could barely walk because it was so high. But we made it out for Grace’s first time playing in the snow so success!
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#momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #toddlermom #ctmom #snowday #newenglandchristmas #newenglandsnow #connecticutsnow #firstsnowfall #firstsnowoftheseason #firstsnow2020
This little lady has made a huugggge breakthrough This little lady has made a huugggge breakthrough in the past week. Yes, my once wake-up-before-the-rooster-crows toddler is somehow now sleeping past 7AM! Ummm, I don’t want to jinx it but she’s even been sleeping until 8AM on some days! It’s been aahhhhmazing.
.
If you’ve been following my sleep saga, you know I’ve struggled to get Grace to nap. Don’t get me wrong, she’s always napped, but just not for very long. So not only is Grace sleeping in later, but she’s napping muuccch longer (hear that? It’s the sweet sound of my baby sleeping). The other day she took a 2.5 hour nap. So I’m basically on cloud nine over here.
.
I think all this has to do with Grace finally transitioning to one nap (which was a very rough transition that took months). If you’re a parent and going through something similar, just know there’s hope. I wrote all about the transition and this miracle breakthorugh in my latest blog post.
.
Link in my bio - as usual. ;-)
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#toddlersleep #19monthold #19montholdsleepproblems #naptransitions #twotoonenaptransition #toddlersleepproblems #momlife #naptraining #sleeptraining #mommyandme #mommylife #mommyblogger #mommy #mommydaughtertime #mommyanddaughter #mommin #mommyhood #mommylove #momma #mommyblog #mommies #mommysgirl #momming #mommabear #mommymoments #motherhood #mother #motherhoodunplugged #mothering #igmom
Since Grace was born 19 months ago, I’ve kept up Since Grace was born 19 months ago, I’ve kept up with my prenatal routine (a whole foods derived prenatal + algae omega).
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I did this #1 because I breastfed and wanted Grace to get as much nutrition as possible, and #2 because I wanted to support my own health.
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And I have to say, continuing prenatals after pregnancy has been super beneficial for me. I never experienced severe postnatal hair loss and they also help make up where my diet has lacked (because let’s face it, being a busy mom means you sometimes only eat whatever is in front of you at that moment — I’m literally eating pretzels for lunch right now).
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I’ve recently taken my prenatal game up a notch by incorporating Mary Ruth’s Probiotic Prenatal+. They contain 59 billion CFUs per dose and on top of that vitamins like D3, folate and B12 (which is super important for me since I don’t eat meat).
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Also, big bonus if you’re pregnant and take probiotics: research shows they may prevent pregnancy complications and reduce your baby’s risk of food allergies and eczema.
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Before getting pregnant I’d usually forget to take my vitamins, but now I feel like they’re just another part of my daily routine. So big win!
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#maryruthpartner #gifted #postnatal #pregnancyhealth #mommyhealth #mommyblogger #igmoms #nanoinfluencer #discoverunder5k #mommin #prentatals #prenatalprobiotic #mommylife #toddlermom #momfluencer #influencerswanted #influencersofinstagram #influencerdigital #influencerblogger #bloggerinfluencer #discoverunder2k #microinfluencermarketing #brandambassador #healthylifestyle #breastfeedingmama #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedinghealth
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