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Integrative Maternal Health Practitioner, Providing the Support + Village Mamas Need Postpartum

01/01/2026

As I sit here and reflect on this year, I think about how slow and personally hard it was for me. I thought back to the time when we had one child; it felt hard to manage at times. When I found out we were going from 1-3, that road felt impossible for me.

This year, I showed up for myself, my family, and my clients. There were many days I lost my patience, got overwhelmed, and even felt like I didn’t sign up for this. I’ve been very honest with myself and vulnerable with others. I’ve asked for a lot of help, and that makes me feel proud.

I’m washing away all the old stories I’ve been telling myself up until this point. I believe in myself, my vision, and my family. I think I’m a good mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and person.

I’m Emily, and I’m loved and supported. My children don’t hold me back from anything I want to do in this lifetime. In fact, they only inspire me to be exactly who I am. I deserve everything I want out of this life, and I will get it.

I AM WORTH IT 🥂

12/06/2025

I am so excited to team up with Elaine Krull, LPC, next week from ✨

Elaine is a therapist with a special focus on relationships, pregnancy, and parenthood. She’s passionate about creating an authentic, supportive space and helping clients understand their patterns, deepen self-awareness, and grow individually and in their relationships.

On my IG page, we’ll discuss ways to set up the family dynamic for success during Postpartum by establishing boundaries to protect mental health, preparing for baby/babies, using healthy strategies to minimize stress, and much more.

If you have any questions you would like answered on air, please comment below, and we will answer them LIVE.

12/03/2025

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT FOR PARTNERS (aka: Your Time to Shine ✨)

When we had our first, my husband was off for three glorious months. It was truly a time I reflect back on with so much joy. But when we had our twins, he was back to work in two weeks. It was gut-wrenching.

I tell every family I work with: postpartum isn’t just about the baby. It’s about the team—and dads/partners play a massive role.

Moms are healing, feeding, and trying to remember what day it is. Then, suddenly, mothers are expected to be home solo. This transition is one of the hardest parts of being a new mother.

Here’s how partners can make a real difference:

🍼 LEARN THE BABY’S BASICS: Diapering, burping, soothing, bathing. The more confident you are, the more supported she feels.

🍳 HANDLE THE MEALS & HYDRATION: Feeding a newborn takes calories—lots of them. Keep snacks coming like you’re the world’s gentlest DoorDash.

🏠 MANAGE THE HOUSE: laundry, dishes, pump parts, errands… take the mental load off her plate so she can recover and bond.

💬 CHECK IN DAILY: Ask, “How’s your body feeling? What feels heavy today? What’s one thing I can take over?”

💤 TAKE OVER RIGHT AFTER WORK SO SHE CAN NAP-enough said!

💞BE HER ADVOCATE: Whether it’s setting boundaries with visitors or supporting her feeding choices, she needs you in her corner.

🌙 HELP OVERNIGHTS: One small night task—a diaper change, a bottle prep, goes a long way.

🤝 HIRE HER A POSTPARTUM DOULA: Whether she knows she needs it or not.

Postpartum support is everything. When partners show up with presence, empathy, and willingness, mothers thrive… and so do babies.

And trust me—you both will remember this season forever, in a good way.

12/01/2025

In honor of the first anniversary since my husband left for almost five months of training.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on that time. I was five months postpartum with twins, and during that time, I felt incredibly heartbroken, and pair that with sleep deprivation, words can’t describe that feeling inside. I showed up for our kids every single day because I knew that was what they needed.

I’ve had a tough time moving forward from that moment in time. I was so angry with the timing, I felt like my postpartum was stolen from me. A dear friend reminded me yesterday that healing takes time, and that advice hit home.

As the year has passed, I have realized how strong I am as a person. I’ve learned that I am a great mom. I’ve gained confidence that I can and will overcome adversity. That time pulled a side out of myself that I never knew I had. I still feel so incredibly loved by the people who went out of their way to show up for us every single week.

It feels so good to have my love home, I never want to take him for granted. The older I get, the more I realize how much family is everything.

No edits here, just raw emotion.

11/21/2025

Hey MAMA✨

The truth is, you don’t really need me — you need the village you deserved from the start. Yes, I specialize in this work, but that doesn’t change the reality: families aren’t meant to do postpartum alone.

Around the world, the postpartum season is sacred and mothers are meant to rest, recover and bond with their baby/babies. Here in the U.S. moms are pushed back to work too soon, scrambling for childcare, or deciding to live the SAHM life and told to “do it all.”

Just a friendly reminder that support shouldnt be a luxery, but a requirement. If you are pregant and looking for ways to get support and build your village, be sure to download my FREE Postpartum Support Checklist.

Click the link in my bio.

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11/19/2025

I definitely need to do a specific twin mom edition! Please share with a new mom that may need to hear this.

What advice would you share? Comment 👇

11/07/2025

This was the moment my heart changed forever—a moment when I truly felt worthy in a way I never had before. For so long, I let my career define my value, never realizing that motherhood would give me a new sense of purpose and love. No one tells you that when you bring a child(or two)into this world, you have a rebirth yourself.

From the very first moment I held our daughter, the connection was instant. Returning to work was very hard for me, and I didn’t see that coming. Looking back, I am so proud of myself for closing the gym so I could have more work-life balance.

If I could give advice to a first-time mom, I would say make sure you take care of your mental health before you bring a child into this world. Postpartum can expose and bring up a lot of feelings you’ve pushed aside.

Also, it’s okay if you decide to be a stay-at-home mom or to go back to work, full- or part-time. There shouldn’t be any judgment either way. Mothers struggle with enough guilt as it is. Trust your instincts and do what makes YOU happy.

A happy mom is a happy baby. What advice would you give to a first-time mom? Comment below⬇️

11/05/2025

✨ Postpartum bodies aren’t a “before and after.” They’re right now.

Somewhere along the way, fitness culture convinced new moms that “no excuses” and “bounce back” were signs of strength.

But here’s the truth: running on no sleep, under-eating, and over-training postpartum isn’t grit… it’s a recipe for low milk supply, burnout, anxiety, and depression.

Your body just created and birthed a human (or two). That’s not a setback to “fix,” it’s a transformation that requires nourishment, rest, and compassion. Healing hormones, core, and nervous system don’t respond to “beast mode” — they respond to support.

As an Integrative Postpartum Doula, I’m here to change the narrative. Postpartum fitness should never come at the cost of your mental health or your body’s recovery. We don’t need more “determination🤮

We need more:

💤 Sleep (as much as possible with a baby, let’s get real).
🍲 Real food, not just protein shakes & rice cakes
❤️ Movement that restores, not punishes (Hello, nature walks and pelvic floor work).
✨ Grace & TIME for this season of life.

Let’s stop treating postpartum bodies like projects and start treating mothers like the humans they are. Because a well-rested, nourished mama?

That’s true strength🎤

10/31/2025

🌶️ Cozy Chili Soup

Postpartum (and motherhood in general) is busy — and let’s be honest, some days it’s hard enough just to eat, let alone cook something nourishing.

This chili soup has been one of my go-tos because it’s hearty, comforting, and packed with nutrients that help you feel fueled and supported — especially in those early months. Families, including mine seem to 💕 it!

It’s full of protein, fiber, and flavor — the kind of meal that reminds you that nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated. ✨

Ingredients:
• 2 lbs ground meat or chicken breast
• 1 carton Kirkland bone broth
• ½ cup Rao’s tomato sauce
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 3 diced celery stalks
• 1 cup green beans
• ½ diced onion
• 2 cans white northern beans
• 1 can black beans
• 4–6 tbsp chili powder
• 3 tbsp fresh ground garlic (or garlic powder)
• 3 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp cumin
• Dash of salt & pepper

Directions:
1. Brown the meat in a large pot.
2. Add everything else and stir well.
3. Simmer on low for about 2 hours.
4. Top with chopped tortillas + avocado 🥑
(Corn and cheese optional)

Perfect for postpartum recovery, freezer-friendly for busy days, and always a cozy hug in a bowl. 🤍

10/28/2025

Your OB checks your stitches.
I check your soul, sleep, and sanity.

As an Integrative Postpartum Doula, I am here to support every part of your postpartum experience. Your physical recovery, emotional health, and nervous system regulation all matter.

As a mother of an almost four-year-old and one-year-old twins, I know what real life looks like postpartum. Mamas, you deserve more than a quick six-week checkup. You deserve to be nurtured, seen, and ACTUALLY supported.

Here’s what that looks like in my care:
🍼 Newborn care + secure attachment (realistic sleep talk included)
🤱 Basic lactation support
🧠 Spotting intrusive thoughts, postpartum anxiety + depression
🥗 Nutritional + supplement guidance
🌿 Access to pelvic floor therapists, feeding experts, sleep coaches + more.
💙 Someone who gets it, because I've lived it!

I believe this is the kind of postpartum care every mom deserves. If you’re craving this kind of care, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s build your postpartum support plan together. Click the link in my bio.

10/16/2025

IN MY ELEMENT💫This week, I had the honor of speaking at Healing STL about the importance of Postpartum Care and Postpartum planning.

Preparing for birth should be given the same emphasis as preparing for Postpartum. Shoutout to for going above and beyond to prepare their clients for both.

09/07/2025

To all my twin mama friends out there, what piece of advice would you give to a new twin mom?

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