Hi mamas! We get asked ALL the time why we use whey protein for our Mommi protein shakes. First let me give you the personal story behind it. I’m vegetarian and really wanted to launch with a veggie protein. I mean, I gotta support my people right??? So at first I was bummed when the […]
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5 Smoothie Hacks for a Healthier Pregnancy
Sometimes a nice, tart, fruity smoothie is the only thing that sounds good when you are pregnant (or am I speaking only for me???). The problem is you still might not get everything you need nutrient-wise for your growing baby. Here are a few hacks to get the extra vitamins/minerals and protein you need, without […]
The ONE Ingredient That Makes Hair Healthier Than a Prenatal
When I was in college and definitely not trying to get pregnant, I was taking prenatals. Why, you may ask? Well I had just gone to a hair school to get a cheap haircut and the girl gave me bangs. And let’s just say that bangs were not a good look for me. So I needed my […]
Prenatals—Are They All the Same? What Do I Really Need?
It’s a new year – a new you – and maybe even a new baby! Whatever your situation, you can benefit from a good prenatal supplement. But not all prenatals are alike! Say what? The standard of prenatal nutrition varies from company to company and from pill to gel cap to liquid drink to protein shake (think […]
Maternity Wellness Healthy Pregnancy Holiday Giveaway
Enter now for your chance to win a Maternity Wellness Trio of Gifts. a Rafflecopter giveaway We are super excited for the 12 Days of Christmas. So for Day 3 we bring you a wonderful trio giveaway for the fit mom-to-be. For this awesome prize we are teaming up with two of our favorite brands—For […]
Grateful for the Smallest Things #CHOOSEGRATITUDE
Last night we ran a tweet chat—we were a small but might group. The topic #choosegratitude. Here are the 7 questions we asked over a period of 30 minutes! A few answers stood out as pretty powerful. We thought we’d share them with you. Q1: Why do you #ChooseGratitude as a mom or a dad? @erinschurtz […]
Cold Weather Fashions For Your Winter Pregnancy
The beautiful, and at the time, pregnant, Eva Mendes took a lot of heat back in March when she declared war on sweats, “You can’t do sweatpants … ladies, No. 1 cause of divorce in America. Sweatpants, no!” But, Eva sweatpants are sometimes like a comfy, puffy blanket. And let’s face it, with our […]
Best of ABC Kids 2015 – The Best New (and FREE) Breastfeeding Tool!
At the ABC Kid’s Show in Vegas the week before last I was the Queen of pump and dump! I had never left my baby boy while still breastfeeding and I didn’t want to give it up for a little 3-day work trip. So – I decided to pump. Which led to the most embarrassing […]
What You Put on Your Skin Really Does Matter—During Pregnancy & Beyond
Our friends over at Nine Naturals take extra care to be sure what you put on your skin is safe for you and your baby. Here’s a great, go to list of a few natural, alternative ingredients to look for when shopping for haircare and bodycare products! Thanks Nine Naturals! Follow @mommihealth and @ninenaturals on Instagram […]
Boosting Milk Supply With Protein
Mommi was birthed (yes, we like puns) when our founder, Erin Schurtz, was pregnant with her first baby and like most first time moms, she scoured every possible source for proper nutrition and prenatal wellness tips. Folic Acid? Check. Iron? Yes. Calcium? All set. An additional 15 grams of protein? OH OH! Digging deeper, Erin discovered […]