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:

Dr Rhonda Patrick: The Biology of Breastmilk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m7GO6S6BW8