The postpartum period is a major time of physiological and biochemical change for a woman, where a lot of focus on nutrition is given. This episode I discuss nutrients and foods that are beneficial for the healing body of mum, and how these nutrients also impact breastmilk and brain development for the baby.
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Time Stamps:
(0:00:45) A Focus on Mums Health
(0:02:08) Disclaimer
(0:06:00) The Postpartum Period
(0:07:45) Goals of Postpartum Nutrition
(0:09:15) Inflammation and Postpartum Depression
(0:10:00) Benefits of Breastfeeding
(0:14:10) Supporting Mums Health Nutritionally
(0:16:04) DHA and Brain Health for Mum and Baby
(0:22:08) Iron for Repair and Energy
(0:30:20) Choline for the Nervous System
(0:31:12) Vitamin D, The Immune System, and Inflammation
(0:33:25) Magnesium, Bones, Muscles, and Energy
(0:36:00) Anti-inflammatory Diet for Mums Repair
(0:38:20) Probiotic Rich Foods
(0:40:05) Food Options
(0:42:00) Collagen for Connective Tissue
(0:44:10) The Changing Nature of Breastmilk
(0:47:12) Bring it Back to Basics
Show-notes and links:
Dr Rhonda Patrick: The Biology of Breastmilk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m7GO6S6BW8
Disclaimer:
The Heal My Health Podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or substitute medical advice. Listeners of this podcast should seek professional medical advice before making any changes to their current lifestyle. Any use of information from this podcast used by listeners is done so at their own risk.
