sipping lemonade outside on the front porch is a sure sign that summer is here and a favorite activity of mine.

sipping lemonade refreshes me.

when i feel the need to refresh myself, my first thoughts go to my favorite recipe for freshly squeezed lemonade. definitely , a refreshing beverage in my book.  i love sipping lemonade and i take it outside to my favorite sitting spot: the porch swing. and best of all, i love to share it with a friend.

benefits of sipping fresh squeezed lemonade during postpartum

sipping fresh lemonade gives me all that good vitamin c. i feel so healthy while sipping it.

lemons contain vitamin c which helps with immunity and healing wounds and more.

they contain calcium which helps with hormone secretion and muscle function.

lemons have potassium that helps muscles and nerves work properly.

and folate, found in lemons, fights against birth defects and helps in red blood cell formation. this information about the health benefits of lemonade was found here.

lemonade also aids in digestion.

promotes weight loss.

helps clear skin.

helps regulate blood sugar.

grammie doula’s lemonade recipe.

i am happy to share my awesome recipe for old fashioned lemonade.

a one gallon container,

2 cups of sugar,

3 quarts of water, 

5 oranges, 5 lemons, and 5 limes. 

this is so delicious and it can be varied with the fruit you have.  i often add an extra lemon or two.

today, i made lemonade and used what was in the fridge. i found 5 clementine oranges, 2 caracara red oranges, and 8 lemons. i try to use at least 15 pieces of citrus fruit.

would you like more postpartum recipes? i share my favorite rainy day soup, chicken noodle, here.

i am available for postpartum questions on friday mornings from 9am-11am. want to set up a 15 minute call? contact grammie doula with your questions.

more about grammie doula:

i offer in-person and virtual postpartum doula support in middle tennessee and my clients call me “grammie doula”.  i have 25 years as a labor and delivery nurse and then 10 years as a birth photographer.

i am a mom to 3 grown children, 6 grandchildren and a baby in heaven. i live in a cabin in the woods with my gray-bearded husband and two pets that prefer his company over mine! ~laura