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Postpartum movement doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Even a few minutes of gentle activity can support physical and mental well-being during the early months of motherhood.

At Peach Lab, we’re passionate about understanding factors that influence maternal health and well-being during the postpartum period. Healthy habits, including movement, nutrition, and self-care, can play an important role in supporting moms as they recover and care for their growing families. Remember: every postpartum journey is different. Give yourself grace, celebrate small wins, and choose movement that feels good for you. 💜

If you are interested in supporting research for maternal health, click the link below!

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

Meet the team Monday! Today we highlight Olivia, an undergraduate DPD student and one of our Research Assistants!

Research Nutrition WomensHealth

🌞 When temperatures rise, staying hydrated and nourished is more important than ever! Cooling snacks can do more than satisfy those summer crabings. They can also provide important nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, and electrolytes that support overall health and hydration.

In Peach Lab, we’re interested in how nutrition influences health and well-being across different stages of life. Choosing nutrient-dense snacks is one simple way to support your body during the summer months and beyond.

Interested in learning more about postpartum nutrition? Click the link below to learn more about our current study!
https://redcap.ovpr.uga.edu/surveys/?s=DFDHM3PLHNA9AHJC

What are your favorite ways to cool off in the heat? Tell us below! ⬇️🍉

Understanding nutritional status involves more than simply asking, “What did you eat today?” Researchers use a combination of dietary assessments and biological measurements to get a more complete picture of an individual’s nutrition and health.

✨ Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs)
FFQs help researchers understand usual dietary intake by asking participants how often they consume certain foods and beverages over a period of time. This provides insight into long-term eating patterns and nutrient intake.

✨ Diet Recalls
Diet recalls collect detailed information about everything a participant ate and drank during a specific time period, often the previous 24 hours. These assessments help researchers estimate nutrient intake and identify dietary habits.

✨ Supplement Intake
Because vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can come from supplements as well as food, researchers often collect information about supplement use to better understand total nutrient intake.

✨ Blood Biomarkers
Blood samples provide objective measures of nutritional status by assessing nutrient levels and other health indicators directly in the body. These measurements help researchers evaluate whether nutrient intake is reflected in the body’s nutrient stores and function.

At Peach lab, we use a variety of these methods in our research to better understand maternal nutritional status during the postpartum period. By combining dietary assessments, supplement information, and laboratory measures, we can gain valuable insight into how nutrition supports the health and well-being of mothers during this important stage of life.

Click the link below to check your eligibility in our current study:

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

Embracing the mess can be hard, but messy eating is an important part of your baby’s development! When babies interact with food using all of their senses, they are learning about different textures, tastes, colors, and smells. These experiences help build feeding skills, encourage independence, and can increase familiarity with new foods over time.

At PEACH Lab, we are interested in maternal and child nutrition during the first 1,000 days, a critical period for growth and development. Early feeding experiences help shape how children learn about food and develop lifelong eating habits. While messy eating may mean extra cleanup, it is also a valuable opportunity for learning and exploration.

What is the messiest food your little one has tried so far?

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

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

Actualmente estamos reclutando participantes para un estudio de nutrición para mujeres en posparto. El objetivo es determinar si un suplemento de multivitaminas y minerales mejora la nutrición y la salud.

Si le interesa y desea más información, por favor siga el enlace en nuestra biografía.

🎈🌟 Happy National Children’s Day! 🌟🎈

Today, we celebrate the joy, curiosity, and potential of every child. Childhood is a time of incredible growth and development, and the experiences children have in their early years can help shape their health and well-being for years to come.

At PEACH Lab, we are passionate about supporting maternal and child health during the first 1,000 days, a critical period that lays the foundation for growth, learning, and lifelong health. From nutrition and feeding practices to nurturing environments, small actions can make a big impact on a child’s future.

Join us in celebrating the children who inspire us every day and the families who support them along the way. 💛

Click the link below to learn more about the study!

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

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!