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08/08/2026

Today’s nourishing plate: black rice 🍚 with a rich meat stew 🥘 and tender aubergine 🍆 : a comforting, wholesome meal for the postpartum period.

After birth, nourishing yourself is just as important as caring for your baby.

Your body needs plenty of protein, iron, energy, and nourishing fats to support recovery and, if breastfeeding, milk production. 🤱💛

🖤 Black rice provides fibre and antioxidants.
🥩 Meat stew offers protein and iron to support your body as it recovers.
🍆 Aubergine adds fibre and plant nutrients, making the meal satisfying and colourful.

Postpartum food doesn't need to be complicated. Sometimes a warm, home-cooked plate is exactly what a new mum needs 😊especially when someone else prepares it for her. 🫶

08/08/2026

Black rice magic🌾

Often called “forbidden rice,” black rice naturally contains:

🌿 Antioxidants:especially anthocyanins, which give the rice its deep purple-black colour.

🌾 Fibre:supports healthy digestion and can help with constipation, which is common during pregnancy.
💪 Plant-based nutrients :black rice provides carbohydrates for energy as well as small amounts of protein, iron, and other minerals.

🥗 Whole-grain goodness:c whole grains can help support a balanced pregnancy diet and steadier energy levels.

Have you tried black rice during pregnancy? 🖤🍚

23/07/2026

Postpartum Nourishment: Miso Soup 🍲🌿

Sometimes, the most healing meals are also the simplest.

A warm bowl of miso soup can be a beautiful addition to postpartum recovery. It is gentle on the digestive system, hydrating, and full of comforting flavours when your body needs nourishment most.

Every warm meal is an act of care for both you and your baby.

💛 Because every mother deserves to be nourished.

19/07/2026

✨ Homemade Lactation Energy Balls ✨

Nourishing the mother is just as important as nourishing the baby. 🤍

These delicious homemade lactation energy balls are packed with wholesome ingredients, including oats, dates, nuts, seeds, and warming spices, to provide lasting energy during the postpartum period.

Interested in adding homemade lactation treats to your postpartum support package? I'd love to hear from you!

My at home drop service is open for you!

📩 Send me a message to find out more.

17/07/2026

🌿 Community Brunch for Mums, Dads & Babies ☕👶

After our breastfeeding group, let's keep the conversation going over a relaxed brunch!

📅 Next Friday
🕛 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
📍 The Hold Library, Bodmin

Whether you're expecting, navigating the postpartum journey, or simply looking to meet other local families, you're warmly welcome.

Come along for: 💛 Friendly conversation 🤍 Community and connection 👶 A baby-friendly space ☕ A chance to relax together

Food and drinks are available to purchase individually, with each family covering the cost of their own order.

No need to book—just come along if you'd like to join us!

Please comment below if you're coming, and feel free to invite another mum, dad, or family who might enjoy being part of our growing community. 🌼

NewParents

05/07/2026

There is something so comforting about a warm bowl of homemade chicken and ginger soup during the postpartum period. Nourishing your body is an important part of healing, and simple, wholesome meals can make all the difference.

This soup is rich in protein, warming ginger, and nourishing vegetables to support recovery, restore energy, and bring comfort during the fourth trimester.

✨ Healing begins with rest, nourishment, and gentle support.

What was your favourite comfort meal after giving birth? 💛

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

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05/07/2026

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LGBTQ+ discrimination doesn’t stop at the hospital doors; it follows people into the delivery room. Assumptions about who someone’s partner is, what their family looks like, or whether their relationship is “valid” can shape how and whether people get cared for at all.

The data backs this up. In the UK’s largest study of trans and non-binary birth experiences, 28% said they weren’t treated with dignity and respect during labour and birth. Around 30% didn’t access any NHS or private perinatal support at all during their pregnancy, and of those, 80% weren’t confident they could access services if they needed to.

A 2024 study in the journal Birth, alongside an older UK study of le***an mothers, found patterns of direct and indirect homophobia in perinatal care settings: language and signage that assumes one mother and one father, non-birth partners struggling to be recognised as parents, and le***an women reporting hostility or inappropriate care after disclosing their sexuality.

That’s not a hypothetical. That’s people deciding the system felt riskier than going without it which can mean missed checks, untreated complications, and entering labour with no one who knows their history.

There is real progress - NHS England has commissioned research into LGBTQ+ experiences of perinatal care and pockets of genuinely inclusive practice exist. But progress in pockets isn’t safety as standard.

How to be an ally:
* Don’t assume what someone’s family or relationships look like.
* Use language that includes all family structures “partner,” “parents,” not just “husband and wife.”
* Speak up when you hear exclusionary jokes or comments in perinatal health spaces, even when it’s awkward.
* Push for training and policy change where you work/volunteer, not just on Instagram.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and respected while bringing a child into the world regardless of gender identity or sexuality. That’s not extra. That’s the baseline.

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we’re recommitting to care that’s actually built for every family. Tag a 'must follow' account to stay up to date and involved ⬇️ & check out our stories to see our favourite posts from this pride month!