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Oct 1
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition: Myths,...

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Everywhere you turn, someone has an opinion about what you should eat during pregnancy, how fast you should bounce back postpartum, or the “magic foods” that will skyrocket your milk supply. But how much of it is actually true?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Brooke Harmer— mama, nutritionist, and postpartum advocate — to answer questions like; Should I eat this? How do I increase my milk supply? How can I lose some of this baby weight? - yep, we cover it all!

Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

3:00 — Meet Brooke & Why She’s So Passionate About This Work
Her story and why nutrition is more than just food for moms.

7:05 — Pregnancy Nutrition (Without the Overwhelm)
The #1 thing to focus on that keeps it simple and stress-free.

10:32 — Eating During Labor?!
Why food is fuel — even when you’re in the thick of contractions.

17:52 — Epidural Moms, This Is for You
Spoiler: you still need to eat. Here’s why.

18:45 — Vaginal vs. Cesarean Recovery
How birth type changes what your body needs to heal.

21:27 — “Colic” Isn’t Real?
Why Brooke says colic is the IBS of baby diagnoses.

24:22 — If You’re Given Antibiotics Postpartum…
The crucial step you can’t skip for your recovery.

28:37 — The Myths That Keep Moms From Healing
Why salads and smoothies may not be the best postpartum foods.

34:07 — The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss
Where your focus should actually be (and how to get there safely).

42:21 — How Birth Experience Affects Breastfeeding
What no one tells you about birth and milk supply.

46:29 — Boosting Milk Supply
Simple steps that actually work.

49:20 — The #1 Thing Moms Need Postpartum
Brooke’s most important advice for every mama.

Links we mentioned in the episode:  

Brooke's Website: https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com

The Well Nourished Mama Membership: https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/app 

The Confident Mama Masterclass: https://thewellnourishedmama.myflodesk.com/the-confident-mama 

The New Mama Postpartum Recovery Cookbook: https://thewellnourishedmama.myflodesk.com/the-new-mama 

Just Ingredients (bone broth & probiotic): https://justingredients.us/
Needed Probiotics: https://thisisneeded.com/

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