Author: Kristy Rodriguez

Kristy S. Rodriguez, pre- and postnatal wellness expert and advocate is the owner and founder of Pure Nurture, host of the Pure Nurture Podcast and author of Pure Nurture: A Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby. As a Holistic Health Coach, Certified Childbirth Educator, and Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in pre- and postnatal wellness, Kristy educates and inspires women to nurture and nourish themselves through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Connect with her at info@purenurture.com and on Instagram or Facebook.

By Kristy Rodriguez

5G technology and your baby

By Kristy Rodriguez

Nine months after giving birth to my oldest daughter I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. Before giving birth to my youngest daughter I thought back on that experience and knew I didn’t want to go through that again. I started thinking of ways to support myself ahead of time. One...

The good news about bad behavior…

By Kristy Rodriguez

Those last few weeks of the third trimester can really drag on! But before you know it, your baby’s birth day has come and gone in what seems like the blink of an eye. The days sure are long sometimes, by the years. Wow! When things are going slowly, nothing...

Orgasm during birth. Yes, seriously!

By Kristy Rodriguez

The other day I went to lunch with two friends. We started talking about pregnancy and birth and one friend said, “sorry if this is TMI, but my mom told me that she had an orgasm during both of her births!” This is the most exciting news I’ve heard all...

Bring more mindfulness to your pregnancy

By Kristy Rodriguez

I teach women mindfulness during pregnancy to reduce so many discomforts. Many of my clients have a fear of labor. These thoughts replay in their head, “Can I handle the pain? Will I be cut open? Will the nurses honor my birth plan?” If this sounds like you, take your...

3 non-negotiables for romance (even with a baby)

By Kristy Rodriguez

When parents truly love each other, it’s the best gift a child can receive. Having a baby is the most joyous and challenging time. Everything changes from your schedules to how you view the world. It’s a big adjustment. With a newborn, SLEEP becomes a priority. Nights are full of...

There’s more to a “clean” home than what Marie Kondo teaches

By Kristy Rodriguez

Normally we think about health as it relates to food, exercise, and mindset, but we rarely think about how our home and environment can be impacting us. Kate Hamblet is an architect and founder of Balanced Home, Balanced Life, and Balanced Architecture. She’s got some great tips for us to...

Stop overwhelm in its tracks!

By Kristy Rodriguez

I’ve been using the word “overwhelm” much too often over the last year. Do you feel overwhelmed often, too? I was recently listening to “You Are a Badass Every Day” on Audible by Jen Sincero. She has a series of “badass” books that I highly recommend! She mentioned overwhelm and how “our...

What you don’t expect when you’re expecting

By Kristy Rodriguez

Are you ready? I’m going to tell you what REALLY goes on after giving birth. I want to shed some light on the unsexy side of pregnancy. Here it is: Motherhood uncensored. Most postpartum photos are of Mom and baby snuggling skin to skin. But, in real life, Motherhood is...

Breastfeeding tips: no, my boob is not a hamburger

By Kristy Rodriguez

The very first breastfeeding advice I received was from a well-intentioned nurse at the hospital. She told me to pinch my boob and hold it like a hamburger, as I did what I was told she pushed the back of my baby’s head onto my breast. “There has to be...

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