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In the coming weeks you can look forward to “meeting” some of my favorite birth related professionals in the Twin Cities on the TCM Blog. I think it would be a great way to introduce my readers to some of the amazing resources I often refer to throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I hope to feature a new “guest blogger”…
We always love ideas and recipes for healthy, protein rich, snacks and meals. This recipe for Breakfast Egg Muffins came to us from one of our moms. These easy to make and easy to eat treats are a great option for breakfast, brunch or just for a protein snack anytime. They also freeze incredibly well, so it's possible to make…
by Emily LoTurco, TCM Intern Getting enough protein can be difficult, but it is also incredibly important for the health of mother and baby during pregnancy and beyond. Protein builds muscle, bone, red blood cells, and helps to make enzymes that perform essential functions in the body. It also promotes satiety, and makes us feel fuller longer. The RDA (Recommended…
by Melanie Gray, TCM apprentice With all of the choices available to breastfeeding moms, (which can be so overwhelming!) here is a breakdown of some of the pros and cons with common products used to store expressed milk. Simplisse Storage Bags: -Has a place to write a date and amount of milk. -Double zipper -Thicker bag and will stand on…
by Emily LoTurco, TCM Intern Walking down the yogurt aisle of the grocery store can be intimidating. What are all of these different kinds of yogurts? How do they compare? Which is the least expensive when considering all the nutrients it contains? Which has more protein? Which uses artificial ingredients? We were wondering about these same questions at Twin Cities…
Here at TCM, we ask all of our families to give us feedback on our care after their final postpartum checkup. We are always looking for ways to improve the care we provide and the experiences of our families. There is a simple form that they can fill out, but we also encourage families to write a more in depth…
Lately it seems like the topic of cloth diapers and cloth wipes have been coming up pretty frequently at visits. Did you know that here at TCM we have our own little cloth diaper library, so that you can feel and play with the various types of cloth diapers? If you are an avid cloth diaper user, we'd love to…