12 | The real truth about postpartum nutrient deficiency, fatigue and how to rebuild your energy naturally

About this episode

This episode discusses postpartum nutrient deficiencies, particularly focusing on DHA, and how to naturally rebuild energy for new mothers.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Before we dive in, please remember this is general education only. Always seek individualised support from your healthcare provider before making any supplement changes. Every body and every motherhood journey is different. Postpartum depletion is real Postpartum depletion affects around 50% of mums and research shows it can take up to 7-10 years to fully rebuild nutrient stores. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy or like you’ve lost yourself, it’s not because you’re broken it’s because you’re depleted. Your body gave everything to grow, birth and nourish your baby. Now, it’s calling on you to replenish. Let’s break down the most common postpartum nutrient deficiencies, what symptoms to look for, and which foods can help you feel fuelled, feminine and thriving again. Omega-3 DHA! The brain fuel When you’re low in DHA: Your body cannot make omegas, your body literally pulls DHA from your brain to support your baby’s brain development. Low DHA is linked with: Brain fog or “mum brain” -Low mood or postpartum depression -Poor memory and concentration -Dry skin and brittle hair -Joint pain or stiffness -Painful periods How to replenish DHA: -Fatty fish…

People in this episode

Host: Jayde Scrymgeour

Topics covered

• postpartum nutrient deficiency
• fatigue
• energy rebuilding
• DHA
• postpartum health
• nutrition

Keywords

• postpartum depletion
• nutrient stores
• brain fog
• low mood
• fatty fish
• DHA supplements
• zinc
• energy
• nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cod liver oil, Marine algae oil, Fatty fish, salmon, sardines, mackerel

Products: Omega-3 DHA, Rosita cod liver oil, Juice Plus omega sups