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It sounds too good to be true, increase your breastmilk supply with a delicious cookie! Lactation cookies have become very popular with first-time and veteran mama’s alike. They often have fun flavors and are considered both a delicious and convenient way to give your breastmilk supply a boost.  While lactation-increasing...

Each stage of womanhood brings with it a particular set of challenges. From puberty to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, our bodies go through quite a bit! With each transition, our hormones fluctuate, and this can result in some not-so-pleasant side effects. Even your monthly cycle spurs a sudden rise and...

Here at Freshly Moms, we talk a lot about the health benefits of Ashwagandha. We have discussed its many uses during conception, pregnancy, and motherhood. However, many of these topics apply to women. But Ashwagandha can have many benefits for men as well. It’s a powerful addition to the male...

Trying to conceive isn’t just physical, it is mental too! Practicing yoga can help prepare your body and your mind in a variety of ways.  Gentle yoga helps to reduce stress, improve circulation, increase flexibility, balance hormones and provides a perfect opportunity to focus and ground your thoughts. For men...

If you are trying to conceive, you have probably heard of the two week wait. This refers to the time between ovulation and hopefully conception. While the two week wait can be difficult for everyone, it can be especially nerve-wracking for those who experience IUI or an IVF embryo transfer...

Ashwagandha should be a staple in every woman’s pantry. This Ayurvedic herb is well known for its adaptogenic properties. It helps the body adapt to and fight the negative effects of stress.   Ashwagandha root is great for reducing stress, improving sleep, boosting strength and vitality, and supporting your immune and...

Miscarriage is an unfortunate event that overwhelms your mind and body. What we need to heal both inside and out is to provide our body with necessary support in the form of nourishing foods, cleansing remedies tried and tested for centuries, meditation, and devotion. Ayurveda stresses the cleansing of the...

Have you heard of myo-inositol or DCI-inositol, sometimes referred to simply as inositols? It is a growing fertility treatment, especially for those with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. But what exactly is inositol? Is it a good fertility booster or are there more holistic alternatives? What is Myo-inositol or Inositol?...