Our Story
The postpartum period is overwhelming. New mothers are flooded with advice, apps, and conflicting information at the exact moment they have the least energy to filter it. Between diaper changes and fragmented sleep, trying to figure out if you're eating enough while breastfeeding or if it's safe to go for a run shouldn't require a deep dive into medical journals.
What already exists online is often scattered, paywalled, or generic. Most calculators are built for general weight loss or fitness enthusiasts, rather than the specific, delicate needs of a healing, breastfeeding mother. None of it felt right — it was either too commercial or too impersonal.
"So we built NurtureCalc — a single, free place where every answer is grounded in real medical guidelines and presented in plain, human language. No agenda. No upsell. Just the information your body deserves."
How Our Tools Work
Every calculator is built on a named medical standard
Safe Weight Loss Calculator
ACOG Postpartum Guidelines
Breastfeeding Calorie Calculator
Mifflin-St Jeor formula + Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine data
Exercise Timeline
ACOG Committee Opinion 804 + POGP return-to-exercise guidelines
Pelvic Floor Estimator
POGP pelvic floor dysfunction criteria
Baby Weight Percentile
WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study
Our Editorial Standards
We hold ourselves to a simple standard: cite it or don't say it.
All tools and articles on NurtureCalc are based on published medical guidelines. We periodically review our content to ensure it reflects current guidance. NurtureCalc is an informational resource and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor, midwife or health visitor. When in doubt, always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Meet the Team
NurtureCalc Team
Founder of NurtureCalc | Passionate about evidence-based postpartum care
NurtureCalc was built out of a simple belief — that every new mother deserves clear, trustworthy answers about her own recovery. We created these free tools so you never have to piece together conflicting advice from unreliable sources again. Every calculator on this site is grounded in published medical guidelines and presented in plain, human language.
Get in Touch
We read every message. Whether you have a suggestion, found an error, or just want to say hello — we would love to hear from you.
hello@nurturecalc.com