Postpartum Recovery & Nutrient Repletion

The miracle of growing and birthing a human being is arguably the most “nutritionally expensive” task in a woman’s lifetime. With so much attention placed on prenatal nutrition, there’s surprisingly little discussion of postpartum nutrient needs.

Nutrients are preferentially transferred to the baby throughout pregnancy and continue at a rapid pace in mothers who breastfeed. Even in mothers who do not breastfeed, ample nutrients are needed for healing from childbirth (particularly if there are perineal tears or surgical wounds), to account for blood loss (from birth and lochia), to support uterine remodeling as it shrinks back to its prepregnancy size, and to support connective tissue and skin elasticity.

For those who plan to have more children—particularly if they desire closely spaced pregnancies—repleting nutrient stores is of vital importance to ensure optimal pregnancy outcomes.

This webinar will explore the rationale for postpartum nutrient repletion and tie together what we know from both modern research and the postpartum practices of traditional cultures.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• Physiology of postpartum recovery
• Nutrients and foods to emphasize to support recovery and replenish nutrient stores
• Postpartum practices from across the globe with special emphasis on the nutritional rationale of recommended foods
• Brief discussion of breastfeeding nutrition (this is the sole focus of a separate, in-depth webinar)
• Lab tests to assess nutritional status & supplements to consider
• Return to exercise/movement, including considerations for pelvic floor recovery
• Postpartum weight loss and body image
• Pregnancy spacing — considerations from research studies and traditional cultures
• Role of nutritional status on mental & emotional health

Length: 90 minutes

Cost: $75