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 Embracing the Mom Bod!
Embracing the Mom Bod!
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD

Society may have impossible standards for postpartum bodies, but who cares? You just grew and birthed a human, so I say let’s celebrate our bodies in all its shapes and sizes and embrace those stretch marks and scars as badges of honor. Here’s my take on embracing the mom bod.

 Dr. Mallory's Secret to Keep Your Children Healthy and Strong During Cold and Flu Season
Dr. Mallory's Secret to Keep Your Children Healthy and Strong During Cold and Flu Season
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD
Dr. Mallory Blair, PHD

Getting sick is what children need help to boost their immunity as they grow older. But during the winter months, I find that my kids are bringing something home from daycare or school almost every week. It's not sustainable for anyone, but unfortunately is very common during this time of year.
Over the years, I've come up with a few tricks that I personally use to help give my children's immune system an extra kick to try and minimize how often they get sick during cold and flu season. Take a look!

 Getting Pregnant, The Right Way! By Laura Gimbert
Getting Pregnant, The Right Way! By Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert

Our bodies are all different and respond differently to environmental factors, stimuli, nutrition, etc.. And pregnancy is no different. However, there are definitely a few science-backed tricks to help give your body the tools it needs to conceive. Take a look!

 Breastfeeding Checklist
Breastfeeding Checklist
Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert

If you’re thinking about breastfeeding after giving birth, then this is perfect for you! 

 First Trimester Essentials
First Trimester Essentials
Laura Gimbert
Laura Gimbert

First time mom's, listen up! Pregnancy is such a delicate time in our lives, and the first trimester is never easy. But there are certain things that you do on a daily basis that can help you get through those first trimester discomforts. Here are a few key things I recommend you try.

 Meet Laura Gimbert - The Inspiration Behind 2x4’s Mom’s Complete Multi
Meet Laura Gimbert - The Inspiration Behind 2x4’s Mom’s Complete Multi
2x4 Nutrition
2x4 Nutrition

When I became pregnant, I felt completely alone. I didn't have any mom friends, any knowledge about pregnancy or postpartum. I felt completely lost on the internet with conflicting information and it truly became overwhelming and hard to figure out how to educate myself properly; how to be able to make informed decisions while remaining calm and empowered.