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Category: First Trimester
Foods To Avoid When Pregnant
If you’re pregnant and expecting a new child in your family, it can be helpful to know what you can and can’t eat. Here are the foods to avoid when pregnant and why.
The Food Therapist by Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD
A book that makes you feel more sane– instead of less– is worth its weight in gold. Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD, an L.A.-based dietitians and a national expert on nutrition, delivers that and a side of cauliflower popcorn with her new book, The Food Therapist. In a nutshell, it’s a guide to repairing your relationship…
Leela Cyd on the Art of Insta Food
Leela Cyd is a California-based food, lifestyle, and travel photographer. She is not only a talented artist but also an amazing momma to her babe, Izador Cosmo. A look at her Instagram gives you a glimpse into her sunny, playful, and colorful world. Leela perfectly captures the imperfect beauty of daily life in her own…
Baby Food Chef Series: Beverly Kim
The celebrated MICHELIN star chef is all about family– both in the restaurant and at home.
Baby Food Chef Series: Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo
The award-winning duo love cheese and cake, just like the rest of us.
Baby Food Chef Series: Malcolm Livingston II
The award-winning chef goes from Noma to nom nom baby food.
A Mama Moment with Luxury Realtor, Kerri Madden
As a third generation Angeleno, Kerri Madden is intimately familiar with Los Angeles. Growing up, she was captivated by the architectural variety in SoCal. This fascination, along with her extensive experience in business, sales, and marketing, led her to pursue a career in real estate.Prior to becoming a realtor, Kerri represented many distinguished beauty brands,…
Jacqui Saldana on Food & Family
For Jacqui Saldana, the kitchen has always been synonymous with family. As a young girl, she recalls sitting in her abuela’s kitchen in Costa Rica, as her grandma dumped large bags of dried black beans on the table.
Textile Designer Dana Haim on Blankets & Babies
[Dana Haim](https://danahaim.com/) is a triple threat – an artist, small business owner, and mama.
Goldfaden MD Co-founder on Life as a Working Mom
Founded by Dr. Gary Goldfaden and sisters-in-law Lisa and Lauren Goldfaden, Goldfaden MD utilizes natural, clean, plant-derived ingredients to keep skin glowing.
A Licensed Midwife on the Transformative Power of Birth
Birth is transformative. Not just for the baby, but for the mother who goes through her own “birth” in the process. Hayley Oakes, a licensed midwife based in Los Angeles, has had a front row seat during hundreds of births. Her stories reveal how unique the birth process can be and the universal thread that…
Nutritionist Lily Kunin on Pantry Must Haves & Food Hacks
If you’ve ever seen a perfectly executed grain bowl on Instagram, it’s highly likely that Lily Kunin was the artist or at least the inspiration behind it.
Lunya CEO Ashley Merrill on Motherhood & Silk Pajamas
If you’ve ever put on a pair of Lunya pajamas, you know the brand is far from basic sleepwear. From the modern silhouettes to the use of premium—and thank god, machine washable—silk fabrics, Lunya is pushing women to rethink what they wear to bed.
15 Best Gifts For Pregnant Moms
Growing a little human inside of you is hard work. As comedian Ali Wong once said, “I am not doing jack s*** anymore. I’m busy making an eyeball!” This holiday season, throw the prego mama in your life some well-deserved love. Below is a cornucopia of our fave gifts for expectant mamas. From eye masks…
The Music Playlist Every Parent Needs
Carson Meyer, a DONA certified Birth Doula, recommends a couple songs for your little one’s playlist.