Question No.1 -- When it comes to postpartum nutrition, what do you find is the biggest obstacle?

• Getting enough food and nutrients postpartum.
• Babywearing was critical in freeing up hands for day-to-day tasks.
• People talk a lot about a pregnancy diet, but the majority of increase in nutrients needed is postpartum.
• You need more nutrients to rebuild and heal, especially if you’re breastfeeding and/or if you lost any blood during delivery.

Question No. 2 -- You talk a lot about “rebuilding” through nutrition, which makes so much sense because after giving birth our body has truly been through a battle. What advice can you share for mamas in the postpartum haze who are just trying to take it day by day?

• Try to think about food as your medicine. If you needed to take medicine you wouldn’t skip a day. Reframe the way you think about food.
• Make meals as simple as possible to help you feel good again.
• Nut butter on whole grain toast, apples or bananas
• Avocado with salt and olive oil.
• Avoid foods that make you feel even more fatigued.
• Try to incorporate more slow-cooked grains vs. refined grains to help with energy and milk production.
• Buy pre-cut produce when you can, it makes life so much easier.

Question No. 3 -- What are some signs that mamas might not realize are actually symptoms of inadequate nutrition postpartum?

• Milk supply issues
• Digestive issues
• Moodiness and fatigue
• Inability to fall asleep and stay asleep
• Anxiety and depression
• Postpartum Thyroid Dysfunction
• Skin manifestations (acne, eczema, etc.)

Question No. 4 -- What can a mama expect when working 1:1 with you? Are there any other services or products you offer that our audience can benefit from??

• Working together to address the root cause of any ongoing issues.
• Looking at blood work
• Modifications or additions to diet
• Modifications to lifestyle – sleep, stress, relationships, exercise, etc.

Resources:

• Work with Danielle
• Follow along on Instagram
• Buy the book