Postpartum.
Hello lovelies,
I am in baby bliss with my family and feeling so grateful and full of love. While I bond with baby and take care of myself, I wanted to share this incredible interview I did a few weeks ago with Breighl Robbins, founder of Ebi. Ebi is a line of plant based, high quality and effective postpartum products for new mamas. As it says on their website, “Ebi is about unity. The way we show up for ourselves is how we show up for others. Ebi’s mission is to encourage new mothers to make space to care for themselves during the postpartum period. To provide balance in the name of fostering true connection. The connection between mother and child, mother and community, and communities with the broader society. We are committed to advocating for all mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. We hope to bring more awareness to the individuals and organizations working for the betterment of all mothers and engendering conversations about the current state of motherhood in America.
I’ll be back soon, in the meantime, check out my fave postpartum lentil recipe and my currently crushing on section. Hope you are staying healthy and strong and happy. Please know I am sending you all the love, now go #beyourbestself
Xoxo, Amy
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Q&A with Breighl Robbins
What’s your favorite type of workout? Walking
How do you motivate yourself when you aren’t in the mood to workout?
I just try to choose something that I always feel like doing. Walking, dancing and rebounding are things I’m always up for.
What is your favorite recipe?
My morning green juice
Would you mind sharing it with us?
Bunch of collard greens
Bunch of celery
½ c of fruit (pineapple is my favorite but whatever you have on hand will work)
1 lemon
Fave form of self-care? Baths with Ebi’s The Bath.
What wellness hack is a part of your daily or weekly routine? (could be anything-ie putting lemon in your water) I like drinking curry leaf tea in the mornings
Fave Wellness/lifestyle IG account that you follow? Melissa Wood Health
I feel better when I have my 16-24 oz of green juice in the morning
Simple Lentils ( my fave postpartum food to bring to a new mama and what I am eating now)
INGREDIENTS:
•1 cup Lentils ( I use green but any varietal is fine)
•1 cup water
2 cups Bone Broth
•4 cloves Garlic chopped or smashed
•1/2 Onion
•4 carrots
• 4 stalks of Celery
•Bay Leaf
•Salt and white pepper
•Olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rinse Lentils
Chop veggies and Garlic
Saute Garlic and onion in olive oil, add salt and pepper, add carrots and celery, add lentils and bay leaf. Cook for a few minutes. Add bone broth and water, and more salt and pepper. Let come to boil, lower heat and let cook for an hour or until most of the liquids are soaked up.
Let cool and puree, smash or leave chunky! Add salt and pepper to taste. I like to top with greek yogurt and sliced avocado!
Currently crushing on…
EBI
Plant based postpartum care for new mamas. This brand is all about nurturing new mamas and creating the space for self care and healing. They offer a variety of products from tea to underwear to oil- check out this everyday kit which has a variety of goodies!
Coterie
These are the diapers I am investing in! Completely green in every way ( fragrance free, chlorine free, latex free, paragon free, lotion free, etc ) and made with as much sustainability as possible, these little absorbers are about to cover my baby’s bum for a long time. They are super soft and have a fab fit on his cute tushie. I know you will LOVE these diapers Use AMY30 for 30% off your first order!
Vintner’s Daughter
Oh my goodness what a divine treat these products are! I am obsessed with their Active Botanical Serum and Active Treatment Essence - and I notice a difference in my skin in just three weeks- I AM NOT KIDDING! Sustainable and Preggo/breastfeeding safe with a myriad of awards for their incredible products, VD is worth the splurge. As it says on their website: “Uncompromising skin nutrition, transformative results. Discover the power of our multi-correctional, whole plant skincare” I concur!
Storq
I wore their clothes my whole pregnancy and now I am rocking their postpartum wear- Soft bras and tanks- and a new mama kit that is so soothing. Most of all, I love the new baby box of goodies- softest little clothes and stuffed animal ever. Everything this brand makes is incredible. SUCH A FAN.
Mary Ruth Organics
I have tried a bunch of prenatal vitamins, and this is the one my body and stomach like best. It’s a personal choice- you’ll have to see what works for you, but I am a huge fan of Mary Ruth’s. Completely organic and toxic free- the founder is currently on her third pregnancy! Here are her rec’s for pregnancy: 1. Probiotic Prenatal Capsules 2. Probiotic Postnatal Capsules (once baby is born) 3. Vitamin C- From time to time during pregnancy when around anyone sick, or feeling like you are getting sick 4. Pineapple Liquid Nighttime Multimineral 5. Liquid Morning Multivitamin. Ellie also takes her kid’s gummy vitamin! Got you a discount code too! Use AMY15 for 15% off your order (Minimum purchase of $23.95)
Haper Wilde
Bras that grow with you. So comfy. So supportive. Need I say more? They are sold out of their nursing bra, but you know I am getting that as soon as it’s back in stock.
Solly Baby
Wrapping our little bundle in this amazing carrier every day. Their materials are so soft ( love their Jammies and swaddles too). It feels like baby boy is back in the womb when I hug him this close. So sweet.
Dagne Dover
From our hospital bags ( we have matching Landall Caryalls) to Ellie’s backpack kid bag, to new baby’s diaper bag, to fanny packs, to my computer bag, too… YOU NAME IT- I use these bags for everything- they are amazing! We are fully obsessed. Made out of neoprene fabric -which makes for great stretch and durability- and great colors, you just can’t go wrong!
