Aloha Nutrition

Aloha Nutrition Providing nutrition & breastfeeding support/education for pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

Providing nutrition & breastfeeding support/education for pregnant and breastfeeding/postpartum families worldwide

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Her first breastfeeding experience wasn’t what she had hoped for, so during her second pregnancy, she wanted to do thing...
09/13/2026

Her first breastfeeding experience wasn’t what she had hoped for, so during her second pregnancy, she wanted to do things differently.

We met prenatally to prepare for breastfeeding, talk through what those first hours and days could look like, and make sure she knew she had support to come back to once baby arrived.

And when challenges DID come up postpartum, she didn’t have to figure them out alone.

This is exactly why I created the Motherhood Program: support that starts *during* pregnancy and continues into postpartum, combining breastfeeding + nutrition support for both you AND baby.

Comment “MOTHERHOOD” and I’ll send you more details.

09/12/2026

When feeding twins, it’s so important to remember that they are two individual babies with different feeding needs 🤩

One may need more support, take longer to nurse, or want to feed more frequently, and that’s okay!

Even when tandem feeding, they won’t necessarily finish at the same time.

I would usually start feeding my twins together if they both seemed hungry, but one was almost always finished before the other. I’d either hand him off to someone or cuddle him beside me while his brother continued nursing 🥰

If you’re expecting twins, my team and I can help you prepare prenatally, understand what to expect, and get breastfeeding off to a strong start.

Then, once your babies arrive, we can continue supporting you as you learn how to breastfeed them both 🙌🏼

Book your virtual breastfeeding consult here: https://www.aloha-nutrition.com/breastfeeding/
We help families all over the world with their feeding journeys.

If you had twins, did you notice one ate faster than the other?

For years, I felt like my business had two different sides: nutrition + functional health and breastfeeding support.But ...
09/11/2026

For years, I felt like my business had two different sides: nutrition + functional health and breastfeeding support.

But pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, hormones, nutrition, thyroid health, energy… **it’s all connected.**

So I created **The Motherhood Program**: support that begins *during* pregnancy and follows you into postpartum, caring for both you and your baby.

Think of it as **functional nutrition meeting lactation.** 🙌🏼

We take a preventative, root-cause approach to supporting your body through pregnancy, postpartum healing + recovery, with breastfeeding support built right in.

And instead of trying to figure it all out on your own, **you’ll have ongoing support through it all.**

If you’re in your 2nd or 3rd trimester and want to learn more, comment **“MOTHERHOOD”** and I’ll send you the details.

For the seasoned moms: what’s one thing you wish you had known going into postpartum?

09/09/2026

Levothyroxine provides your body with T4, but your body still needs to convert that T4 into the more active thyroid hormone, T3.

Selenium is required by the enzymes involved in this conversion, and Brazil nuts are one of the richest food sources of selenium.

But more isn’t better! Selenium levels in Brazil nuts vary significantly, and just one nut may provide an entire day’s worth. Be mindful of additional selenium in your prenatal, multivitamin or other supplements.

As dietitians, we take a food-first approach while also looking at the bigger picture: thyroid labs, nutrient status, gut health, stress, sleep and whether your body is adequately nourished.

We’ve helped many women improve thyroid markers, including TSH and thyroid antibodies and, in some cases, their prescribing providers have been able to reduce or discontinue medication after appropriate testing and monitoring.

Want to see whether we’re the right fit for your health journey? Comment “SUPPORT” and we’ll send you more information.

Did you know selenium helps support the conversion of T4 into T3?

**disclaimer: This is general nutrition education, not individualized medical advice. As registered dietitians we are healthcare providers but we’re not YOUR provider. Never change or discontinue thyroid medication without working with your prescribing healthcare provider.

I recently came across a post criticizing postpartum influencers for appearing too “perfect” - hair and makeup done, mak...
09/01/2026

I recently came across a post criticizing postpartum influencers for appearing too “perfect” - hair and makeup done, making meals, and seemingly functioning well, because it doesn’t show the “true” reality of postpartum.

I understand the concern about unrealistic expectations online, but I don’t think we should replace one narrow picture of postpartum with another.

Not brushing your teeth until 4 p.m., wearing the same messy bun for two days, crying, and simply surviving can absolutely be real postpartum.

But it isn’t the only real version.

I had a genuinely positive recovery after delivering my twins. Was I overwhelmed caring for four children five and under? Absolutely!! I was exhausted, overstimulated, and touched out.

But I also prioritized small things that helped me feel more like myself, not because I had everything together (I didn’t!), but because they helped me show up better for myself and my family.

I also had support, including a husband with paternity leave, and I recognize that not every mother has the same resources, health, or circumstances. Struggling is never a personal failure.

I simply want women to know that feeling good postpartum IS possible too. Looking put together doesn’t necessarily mean someone is pretending, and having a positive postpartum experience doesn’t make it any less real.

Swipe through for a few things that helped me feel more nourished and grounded. I’d also add hourly prayers to God 💕

How can you care for or allow someone else to care for you today? What’s one thing you can do for yourself?

A new 2026 meta-analysis examined 11 studies involving 10,559 women and found that women who tested positive for TPO thy...
08/29/2026

A new 2026 meta-analysis examined 11 studies involving 10,559 women and found that women who tested positive for TPO thyroid antibodies had a 52% higher relative risk of perinatal depression.

TPO antibodies can indicate autoimmune activity against the thyroid and are commonly associated with Hashimoto’s disease. But a woman can have elevated antibodies while her TSH and thyroid hormones are still within the “normal” range.

Researchers are still working to understand this connection. Thyroid dysfunction may contribute to symptoms in some women, while immune and inflammatory changes may also play a role.

This study does NOT prove that:

- TPO antibodies directly cause depression
- Every woman with elevated antibodies will develop depression
- Every case of perinatal depression is thyroid-related
- Thyroid testing replaces mental-health care

But it does reinforce that thyroid health and mental health should not always be evaluated in completely separate boxes.

Fatigue, anxiety, low mood, brain fog, difficulty sleeping and weight changes can occur with perinatal depression, but they can also overlap with thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies and postpartum depletion.

Mothers deserve to have the complete picture considered.

In our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, we look beyond one symptom or lab value. We evaluate nutrition, symptoms, health history and available labs to identify where individualized support may be needed while working alongside medical and mental-health providers.

If you’re tired of being told everything you’re experiencing is “just postpartum,” comment “THYROID” and we’ll send you more information about working with our dietitians.

Note: Individual results vary. Nutrition support does not replace medical diagnosis, medication management or mental-health treatment.

Prenatal supplements are important… but they’re not a replacement for actually nourishing yourself during pregnancy.And ...
08/28/2026

Prenatal supplements are important… but they’re not a replacement for actually nourishing yourself during pregnancy.

And I think sometimes we put way too much pressure on the prenatal to do all the heavy lifting.
Your nutrient needs increase significantly during pregnancy, and while a quality prenatal can help fill in some of the gaps, food still matters.

But I do encourage supplementation to “supplement” your diet. Getting a quality prenatal vitamin (comment “prenatal” to grab my free checklist with a bunch of different options I recommend), omega 3s, magnesium, and electrolytes (contrary to what manyyyy instagram accounts talk about with electrolytes - they’re critical for pregnancy and breastfeeding).

Then depending on YOUR unique needs, you might want to add in collagen powder, beet root for blood pressure (see my highlight “beets” for all the amazing benefits), possibly iron, possibly additional vitamin D etc.

And if choosing a prenatal feels completely overwhelming (because there are approximately 937 options 😅), I have a free guide that walks you through exactly what I look for in a prenatal/postnatal vitamin.

Comment “PRENATAL” and I’ll send it to you!

Did you take any of these supplements? Any others you’d recommend?

Personally I took beet root and collagen for extra support.

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