Episode 8: Postpartum depletion with Nutritionist Nicola Scruby - preparing for the fourth trimester, important nutrients postpartum, postpartum depression, supplements, blood tests & postpartum conditions

Welcome to another episode of Mother, Unrefined! If you're new around here the aim of this podcast is to make every woman feel less alone on her journey to and through motherhood (however that may look).

DISCLAIMER: we won't be watching our language so be mindful around little ones. 

Episode breakdown:

• Mother, Unrefined moments
• Postpartum depletion - what is it? How do I know if i'm depleted?
• The baby blues, postpartum depression & postpartum depletion - what is the difference and what are the symptoms?
• Important nutrients postpartum
• Supplementation - what is necessary?
• The 6 week check up and should we be getting a postpartum blood test?
• What foods should we be focussing on postpartum?
• Postpartum thyroiditis - what is it and how can we support our thyroid postpartum?

Nicola's book recommendations:

• The postnatal depletion cure by Oscar Serrallach
• Real food in pregnancy by Lily Nichols
• The first 40 days: the essential art of nourishing the new mother

Book an appointment with Nicola at Maia Mother's Clinic 

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