Believe it or not, there’s actually a “Golden Hour” intertwined with the birthing process, and it has nothing to do with that photo-perfect light. In fact, it’s even more magical. The first 60 minutes after birth—often called “the Golden Hour”—is a magical period rife with bonding opportunities for mama a...

The fourth trimester—those first few magical and mundane months postpartum—is a period of transition, both for baby and parents. From adjusting to life outside the womb (them) to recovering from delivery (you) to sleeping in two-hour increments (both parties, probably), there’s a lot to get a handle on. W...

Alison Boden is a registered dietitian and functional nutritionist specializing in women’s reproductive health from fertility through postpartum. She has a “food first” nourishing approach to wellness and healing and loves working with women on the transition from pregnancy to motherhood. Today Alison is...