THE FOOD DOULA JOURNAL

Welcome to our journal, where we centre nourishment and support for Women’s Health and the changing seasons of womanhood. Choosing yourself, everyday is a mission we are passionate about and so here we share wisdom, knowledge, reflections and principles for a life of nourishment.

We want more ease to be woven into the fabric of our own lives, and yours. Softness and strength, peace and power working alongside each other to support womens wealth (well health). This is where we explore that.

Articles are mostly written by Kate, Aka The Food Doula, with the occasionally special feature from Our Nourish Collective Community.

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Postpartum Rest: A Layered and Accumulative Framework

Postpartum Rest: A Layered and Accumulative Framework

|Kate Longden
Rest in the fourth trimester comes in many forms - social, sensory, emotional, physical. Here, we break down what a layered postpartum rest framework looks like and why building it...
Cleavers: The Sticky Spring Tonic Herb You Can Forage Now

Cleavers: The Sticky Spring Tonic Herb You Can Forage Now

|Kate Longden
Cleavers - also known as Sticky Willy - are everywhere in the UK right now. Discover their health benefits and simple, delicious ways to use this underrated spring herb in...
Head of Herbs Maya, on 'A Cacao Ritual to Support Feminine Rhythm

Head of Herbs Maya, on 'A Cacao Ritual to Support Feminine Rhythm

|Kate Longden
A spotlight on the 5 ingredients used in our much loved Tonic Flow Cacao, a blend with hormone-balancing adaptogens to support energy, vitality, and feminine wellbeing. 
Supportive Foods for Milk Supply in Postpartum

Supportive Foods for Milk Supply in Postpartum

|Kate Longden
Milk supply is influenced by many factors, from rest and hydration to latch and overall nourishment. This guide explores simple foods you can include in everyday meals - from oats...
Protein-Packed Breakfasts: Nourishing Mornings for Hormone Balance, Iron & Nervous System Support

Protein-Packed Breakfasts: Nourishing Mornings for Hormone Balance, Iron & Nervous System Support

|Kate Longden
Start your day with a protein-rich, savoury breakfast to balance blood sugar, support hormones, build iron and calm the nervous system. Nourishing, practical ideas from The Food Doula.
Cost of Living Cooking Habits

Cost of Living Cooking Habits

|Kate Longden
There’s two ways about it, the rise in cost of living is a huge worry for so many of us. What can we do in the heart of the home,...
What is a Postpartum Nourishment Plan?

What is a Postpartum Nourishment Plan?

|Kate Longden
These are just a few things to consider when thinking about edible support for postpartum. Nourishment is the one thing we can control in postpartum (in my opinion) an it...
Future Proofing Your Fourth Trimester

Future Proofing Your Fourth Trimester

|Kate Longden
I have two children, and approached those two postpartum periods quite differently in regard to food and recovery. Mainly because second time round I knew what I knew…
Taming The Nervous System Through Food

Taming The Nervous System Through Food

|Kate Longden
Myself and Charlotte Faure Green (The Food Doula Nutritionist) chatted about eating to support our nervous systems. We talk implementable behaviour shifts & actionable micro choices we can make to...