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The Best Chinese Diabetic Breakfasts From A Dietitian

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How Reorganizing My Fridge Helped Me Save Time And Money

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My Positive Home Birth Story

September 30, 2023 By Lorin Cheung

My Positive Home Birth Story

Does A Full Moon Cause Labor?

September 12, 2023 By Lorin Cheung

Does A Full Moon Cause Labor?

Common Newborn Procedures

September 3, 2023 By Lorin Cheung

Common Newborn Procedures

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Sugar Free Blueberry Jam

June 4, 2024 By Lorin Cheung

Sugar Free Blueberry Jam

Easy Low Sugar Asian Salad Dressing

May 19, 2024 By Lorin Cheung

Easy Low Sugar Asian Salad Dressing

Easy Italian Pan Fried Chicken Breast

October 11, 2023 By Lorin Cheung

Easy Italian Pan Fried Chicken Breast

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The Best Chinese Diabetic Breakfasts From A Dietitian

September 3, 2024 By Lorin Cheung

The Best Chinese Diabetic Breakfasts From A Dietitian

If My Blood Sugar Is High Should I Skip A Meal?

August 24, 2024 By Lorin Cheung

If My Blood Sugar Is High Should I Skip A Meal?

36 Kid-Friendly (And Dietitian Approved) Starbucks Frappuccinos

August 18, 2024 By Lorin Cheung

36 Kid-Friendly (And Dietitian Approved) Starbucks Frappuccinos

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Hi, I'm Lorin! I am Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My biggest passions in life are food, medical freedom, and my family (babies and fur babies). I am so glad you are here!

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Oooh they're not gonna like me for this one but it

Oooh they're not gonna like me for this one but it must be said!!

Yes, there are times where inductions may be necessary. But the sudden increase in inductions that occur over the holidays is not due to health reasons. It is not a coincidence.

Ultimately mamas, you are in control. YOU know what is best for you and your baby.

And before I get in the comments "MY induction was necessary" or "I chose to have an induction it went great": no one is saying inductions can't be good or that they aren't necessary. But the fact is there are MANY, MANY moms out there that have had birth trauma as a result of their failed, unnecessary induction.

#firsttimemama #birtheducation #hospitalbirth #empoweredbirth #naturalbirth #inducedlabor #havingababy #holidaybaby #doulasupport #dfwdoula

The newborn days are my favorite, but I know that

The newborn days are my favorite, but I know that is an unpopular opinion.

You're getting to know this new little addition, who only wants you, all the time.

You're recovering from birth while other parts of your body are used for nourishment.

You're up at night while your hubby (and his useless nips) lay peacefully unbothered. 😂

It's intimidating. It's isolating. But it is also such an incredibly special time.

Mama, if you're struggling, know that you are not alone. The newborn days will be over before you know it. ❤️

#newmomlife #newmomstruggles #postpartumsupport #postpartumstruggles #newborndays #newbornbabies #firsttimemom #newaddition #dfwdoula #doulasupport

Almost every episode of Bluey has me in a puddle o

Almost every episode of Bluey has me in a puddle of tears. At this point, I put it on for me and not my kids. 😂

The way that they cover such heavy topics in such a gentle way for kids is truly unmatched.

If you have Disney+, I highly recommend watching the episode "Onesies" which hints at Chili's sister Brandy's infertility struggles.

Even though I have not had infertility struggles myself, I have family, friends, colleagues and clients who have. As a birth AND bereavement doula, I try to hold space for all mamas.

Have you seen this episode of Bluey? Do you have a favorite episode? Let me know in the comments!

#bluey #infertilityawareness #infertilitysucks #bereavementsupport #bereavement #birthandbereavementdoula #gettingpregnant #bereavementdoula #blueyandbingo #blueyheeler

I was doing really good until I wasn't 😂😂😂

No but real talk this is exactly why I recommend opting out of cervical checks. Not only are they uncomfortable during labor, but they can also throw you completely out of the zone!

How far along were you when you got to your birth location? Let me know in the comments!

#cervicalcheck #hospitalbirth #havingababy #givingbirth #laboranddelivery #babytime #birtheducation #doulasupport #firstbaby #firstpregnancy

I could expand this to like 500 things nobody told

I could expand this to like 500 things nobody told me about birth.

Really the only thing I've ever heard was that "it hurts". Incredibly unhelpful and very fear provoking! 😰

What's something you wish you heard about birth? Let me know in the comments!

#birthisbeautiful #firstbaby #firstpregnancy #birthtips #laboranddelivery #havingababy #birtheducation #birthadvocate #doulasupport #dfwdoula

There are a lot of women who have had traumatic bi

There are a lot of women who have had traumatic births. And because they haven't fully processed their experience, they sometimes trauma dump.

It may be with good intentions, almost like a bigger sister warning a younger sister of what's to come because she wasn't warned.

But it can leave an expecting mama feeling really fearful of the process of birth.

If you're expecting and you find yourself in a conversation where mamas are trying to one-up each other's birth trauma, you can try practicing these phrases:

♡ "Right now I am focused on promoting positive energy for my birth"
♡ "Do you know of anyone who has had a positive birth story? I would love to get in touch with them!"
♡ "Let's talk about something else! Have you watched (insert show or movie)? I heard it was really good!"

#positivebirth #birthexperience #firstpregnancy #firstbaby
#birthstory #positivebirthstories #birthtrauma #hospitalbirth #havingababy #pregnantmom

It can be really hard to make travel plans with fa

It can be really hard to make travel plans with family based on your due date, which is really more of a guess date.

Those last weeks leading up to baby arriving are both mentally and physically exhausting. Every day feels incredibly long and it feels like you're going to be pregnant forever.

This is EXACTLY why I recommend to mamas that have family flying in to book their tickets AFTER their due date.

If they come too early and baby isn't here yet, you're going to feel pressure. But if they come after baby gets here, they'll be able to help out around the house while you rest and bond with your little one.

When did your family fly in to meet baby? Let me know in the comments!

#duedate #duedatetoday #42weekspregnant #firsttimemom #thirdtrimester #duedatemonth #38weekspregnant #havingababy #newmom #birtheducation

Ok just because breastfeeding is natural does not

Ok just because breastfeeding is natural does not mean it comes naturally???

I eventually was able to get it down, and with baby #2 it's been really easy. But as a first time mom? Holy moly it was tough those first few weeks!

Here are some tips to make breastfeeding a little bit easier on you:

♡ Cooling and heating gel packs: these helped me so much when my milk supply was coming in and I felt engorged!
♡ Skin to skin as often as possible. This will help establish your milk supply and it helps promote bonding.
♡ EAT: Real meals and not girl dinners! Making milk requires extra calories!
♡ Be kind to yourself! It's hard, but it WILL get easier!

#breastfeedingmama #breastfeeding #feedingbaby #breastfeedingtips #breastfeedingessentials #breastmilkproduction #firsttimemom #firstpregnancy #naturalbirth #dfwdoula

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