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Warm, sunny weather is back and pool days can be a fun way to cool off during the summer! Often pool days require a little extra planning for new moms and families with multiples. Remember to pack plenty of fluids, nourishing snacks, sun protection, and feeding essentials for a stress-free day by the water. Taking care of your own nutrition and hydration is just as important as caring for your little one(s)!

At Peach Lab, we study maternal nutritional status during the postpartum period. Research shows that the weeks and months after birth are a critical time for recovery and replenishing nutrient stores. Whether you’re heading to the pool, park, or playground, packing foods and beverages that support your nutritional needs can help you feel your best while caring for your little one(s).

What’s one item you never leave out of your pool bag?

To check your eligability in the study, click the link below:

https://redcap.ovpr.uga.edu/surveys/?s=DFDHM3PLHNA9AHJC

TwinMom MomLife SummerWellness

Please join us in wishing Claire Johnson, one of our wonderful dietetic interns in the PEACH Lab, the very best of luck as she begins her clinical rotations this summer at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. We know you will do an incredible job and look forward to welcoming you back this fall!

Today we celebrate Margo’s graduation earlier this month. We are extremely grateful for her contributions to our Peach Lab!

Congratulations! We are so proud of you, Margo!

Today we celebrate Valerie’s graduation. We are extremely grateful for her contributions to our Peach Lab!

Congratulations! We are so proud of you, Valerie!

Please join us in wishing Alyssa Johnson, one of our wonderful dietetic interns in the PEACH Lab, the very best of luck as she begins her clinical rotations this summer at Children’s Healthcare Atlanta. We know you will do an incredible job and look forward to welcoming you back this fall!

Freezer meals can be more than just convenient. They can be a powerful tool for postpartum recovery.

Research in maternal health continues to show that adequate nutrition after birth plays a key role in supporting healing, energy levels, and overall well-being for new moms. Having balanced, ready-to-go meals on hand can help reduce stress around food and make it easier to meet increased nutrient needs during this critical time.

In our work at the PEACH Lab, we’re especially interested in how practical strategies, like meal prepping and accessible nutrition, can support maternal health outcomes in real life, not just in theory.

Saving meals today = supporting recovery tomorrow. 💛 Click the link below to learn more about the study!

https://redcap.ovpr.uga.edu/surveys/?s=DFDHM3PLHNA9AHJC

Please join us in wishing Fibia Gee, one of our wonderful dietetic interns in the PEACH Lab, the very best of luck as she begins her clinical rotations this summer at Emory in Atlanta. We know you will do an incredible job and look forward to welcoming you back this fall!

Bringing home a baby can be joyful, overwhelming, beautiful, and exhausting—all at once. The postpartum period often comes with major physical recovery, changing routines, sleep disruption, and new emotional demands. While so much attention is placed on caring for a newborn, mothers need care too. Many new moms benefit from support, but finding the right resources can feel difficult when you’re already navigating recovery and adjusting to life with a baby.

If you’re in Athens, Georgia, there are local resources available for healthcare, nutrition guidance, mental health support, feeding assistance, and community connection. Whether you need a provider, someone to talk to, help with meals, or simply a place to meet other parents, support can make a meaningful difference. Access to care, nourishment, and social connection are important parts of maternal well-being.

This is also why postpartum research matters. Studies continue to show that a mother’s health after delivery can be influenced by factors such as nutrition status, stress, sleep, and support systems. Our lab is committed to learning more about how we can better support women during the postpartum period and improve long-term health outcomes for moms and families.

Save this post or share it with a new parent in the Athens area. Supporting mothers strengthens families and communities. 💛 Click the link below to learn more about the study!

https://redcap.ovpr.uga.edu/surveys/?s=DFDHM3PLHNA9AHJC

Postpartum recovery is often centered around the baby, but mothers need care too. Support during this time goes beyond occasional help. It includes consistent, practical, and emotional care that allows moms to meet their own basic needs while adjusting to a new routine.

Simple actions, such as helping with meals, creating time for rest, checking in emotionally, and ensuring access to reliable healthcare and nutrition resources, can make a meaningful difference in a mother’s recovery and overall well-being. When these needs are met, it can positively impact both maternal health and infant outcomes.

Our research focuses on understanding how support, including access to nutrition and practical resources, influences the postpartum experience. By highlighting what support can look like in real life, we aim to promote strategies that are not only effective, but also realistic and accessible for new moms.

Click the link below to check your eligability in the study!

https://redcap.ovpr.uga.edu/surveys/?s=DFDHM3PLHNA9AHJC