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Well, it has been a week (and we’re nearly there)! Between client calls, recipe testing (more on that below), and trying to convince myself that the heat is actually enjoyable, I have been keeping very busy over here.

If you are pregnant right now, first of all, you are absolutely incredible. Growing a human in the middle of summer is no small feat, and if your ankles are puffing up like little bread rolls by 3pm, please know you are not alone. I see you.

This week I wanted to share a few things that have been on my mind and in my kitchen:

My current obsession: a ginger and lime electrolyte slushie that is genuinely life-changing on a hot day (recipe below!)
Some practical, evidence-informed tips for keeping cool and reducing swelling during pregnancy
A little nudge to check out my new Instagram series, Make Ahead Breakfasts, if you haven’t already

As always, I hope something here makes your week a little easier, a little nourishing and maybe even a little delicious. Let’s get into it.

Cool Down Tips

Stay hydrated (beyond water): Electrolytes are your best friend in pregnancy. Add coconut water, a pinch of salt, or a squeeze of citrus to boost absorption (see above recipe!)
Elevate those ankles: Even 20 minutes with your feet raised above heart level can make a big difference to swelling by the end of the day.(This is actually my fave thing to do rn)
Cool your pulse points: Apply a cold damp cloth to your wrists, neck, or ankles for instant relief. It works faster than you think!
Eat light & often: Heavy meals raise your core temperature. Opt for small, frequent meals rich in water-dense foods like cucumber, melon, and berries.

I’m Kimberley

Hiii, I’m Kimberley.

Certified Nutrition Consultant. Mum. History geek. Terrible cook. And someone who thinks we’ve got postpartum preparation completely backwards.

I knew a lot about looking after myself before I became a mum.

And then I became one.

Knowing what would probably be good for you and actually managing to do it when you’re exhausted, recovering and responsible for a tiny human are two very different things.

That’s a huge part of why this work exists.

My background is in nutrition, but I don’t believe postpartum wellbeing starts and ends with what’s on your plate.

Food is important..but so is sleep, recovery, movement, stress, support, your relationships and the enormous identity shift that happens when you become somebody’s mum.

I also don’t believe there’s one correct version of motherhood.

Breastfeed. Bottle feed. Mix feed.

Have the epidural.

Don’t have the epidural.

Live a bit crunchy.

Get the Botox.

Buy the good coffee.

I want you to have good information, understand your options and feel confident making the decisions that are right for you.

And when something sits outside my scope?

I’ll tell you.

Let’s connect

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