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Alexandra Montiel

Perinatal Consultant

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Where writing and overthinking meet to provide education and knowledge.

Nursing Vegan and Vegetarian Moms: Essential Nutrients You Can't Ignore

Nursing Vegan and Vegetarian Moms: Essential Nutrients You Can't Ignore

Nursing Vegan and Vegetarian Moms: Essential Nutrients You Can't Ignore

Alexandra Montiel

3 days ago3 min read

Unlocking the Fatty Milk Secret: How Healthy Fats Boost Breast Milk Quality

Unlocking the Fatty Milk Secret: How Healthy Fats Boost Breast Milk Quality

Unlocking the Fatty Milk Secret: How Healthy Fats Boost Breast Milk Quality

Alexandra Montiel

Jan 193 min read

The Truth About Gassy Foods in Babies: Does Broccoli and Beans Cause Colic?

The Truth About Gassy Foods in Babies: Does Broccoli and Beans Cause Colic?

The Truth About Gassy Foods in Babies: Does Broccoli and Beans Cause Colic?

Alexandra Montiel

Jan 123 min read

Debunking the Pump and Dump Myth: Safety and Wine Consumption for Nursing Moms

Debunking the Pump and Dump Myth: Safety and Wine Consumption for Nursing Moms

Debunking the Pump and Dump Myth: Safety and Wine Consumption for Nursing Moms

Alexandra Montiel

Jan 53 min read

Why Am I So Hungry? The Science of the "Postpartum Bottomless Pit"

Why Am I So Hungry? The Science of the "Postpartum Bottomless Pit"

Why Am I So Hungry? The Science of the "Postpartum Bottomless Pit"

Alexandra Montiel

Dec 30, 20253 min read

The Role of a Doula in Building Community and Empowering Parents During Labor

The Role of a Doula in Building Community and Empowering Parents During Labor

The Role of a Doula in Building Community and Empowering Parents During Labor

Alexandra Montiel

Dec 1, 20254 min read

Roles Husbands Can Play to Support Wives During Labor

Roles Husbands Can Play to Support Wives During Labor

Roles Husbands Can Play to Support Wives During Labor

Alexandra Montiel

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Pregnancy at 35+: Extra Care Steps for a Healthy Baby

Pregnancy at 35+: Extra Care Steps for a Healthy Baby

Pregnancy at 35+: Extra Care Steps for a Healthy Baby

Alexandra Montiel

Nov 17, 20253 min read

Top 5 Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Conception Supported by Research Studies

Top 5 Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Conception Supported by Research Studies

Top 5 Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Conception Supported by Research Studies

Alexandra Montiel

Oct 16, 20253 min read

How Cesarean Deliveries Can Impact Milk Production Through Hormonal and Physiological Changes

How Cesarean Deliveries Can Impact Milk Production Through Hormonal and Physiological Changes

How Cesarean Deliveries Can Impact Milk Production Through Hormonal and Physiological Changes

Alexandra Montiel

Oct 8, 20253 min read

Honoring Tradition: How Different Cultures Approach Maternal Health

Honoring Tradition: How Different Cultures Approach Maternal Health

Honoring Tradition: How Different Cultures Approach Maternal Health

Alexandra Montiel

Apr 21, 20252 min read

"Your Pregnancy, Your Care: How to Choose the Right Providers"

"Your Pregnancy, Your Care: How to Choose the Right Providers"

"Your Pregnancy, Your Care: How to Choose the Right Providers"

Alexandra Montiel

Apr 14, 20251 min read

Unraveling the Enigma: Understanding Endometriosis, Treatment, and Potential Side Effects

Unraveling the Enigma: Understanding Endometriosis, Treatment, and Potential Side Effects

Unraveling the Enigma: Understanding Endometriosis, Treatment, and Potential Side Effects

Alexandra Montiel

Mar 31, 20254 min read

The Impact of Tongue Ties on Speech and Breastfeeding: An In-Depth Exploration

The Impact of Tongue Ties on Speech and Breastfeeding: An In-Depth Exploration

The Impact of Tongue Ties on Speech and Breastfeeding: An In-Depth Exploration

Alexandra Montiel

Mar 10, 20253 min read

A Cesarean Birth: Deciding, Understanding, and Nurturing the Post-Cesarean Experience

A Cesarean Birth: Deciding, Understanding, and Nurturing the Post-Cesarean Experience

A Cesarean Birth: Deciding, Understanding, and Nurturing the Post-Cesarean Experience

Alexandra Montiel

Feb 17, 20254 min read

Uncovering the Truth: Common Nutritional Myths Impacting Postpartum Moms

Uncovering the Truth: Common Nutritional Myths Impacting Postpartum Moms

Uncovering the Truth: Common Nutritional Myths Impacting Postpartum Moms

Alexandra Montiel

Nov 25, 20244 min read

Unveiling the Unseen: Empowering Partners in Perinatal Mental Health

Unveiling the Unseen: Empowering Partners in Perinatal Mental Health

Unveiling the Unseen: Empowering Partners in Perinatal Mental Health

Alexandra Montiel

Nov 18, 20244 min read

How does alcohol consumption during pregnancy impact fetal development and contribute to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

How does alcohol consumption during pregnancy impact fetal development and contribute to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

How does alcohol consumption during pregnancy impact fetal development and contribute to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

Alexandra Montiel

Nov 11, 20243 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ovulation Phase and Unraveling the Causes of Menstrual Cycle Disturbances

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ovulation Phase and Unraveling the Causes of Menstrual Cycle Disturbances

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ovulation Phase and Unraveling the Causes of Menstrual Cycle Disturbances

Alexandra Montiel

Nov 4, 20244 min read

5 Essential Supplements for Postpartum: What Every Mom Needs to Know About Supporting Their Health After Pregnancy

5 Essential Supplements for Postpartum: What Every Mom Needs to Know About Supporting Their Health After Pregnancy

5 Essential Supplements for Postpartum: What Every Mom Needs to Know About Supporting Their Health After Pregnancy

Alexandra Montiel

Oct 29, 20243 min read

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