About NurtureCalc

Why we built this

The postpartum period is overwhelming. Between sleep deprivation, healing from birth, and caring for a newborn, mothers shouldn't have to piece together scattered, conflicting information about their own recovery. We built NurtureCalc to provide a single, trustworthy, and free sanctuary where mothers can find definitive, science-based answers about their bodies.

How our calculators work

Our tools are built on standard medical guidelines, including the WHO growth charts and the Mifflin-St Jeor metabolic formula. We've stripped away the clinical jargon to present the data clearly and warmly. Note that these are estimates—every mother's healing journey is unique, and our tools should augment, not replace, discussions with your healthcare provider.

A note from us

To the mothers using this site: You are doing an incredible job. Prioritize your healing, give yourself grace, and remember that recovering from building and birthing a human takes time. Be gentle with yourselves.