Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum
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- Megan Martineau is a Certified Personal Trainer & Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist who helps women train for birth, reduce pelvic pain, and rebuild strength postpartum.
- Caitlin Cipriano is a Certified Perinatal Nutritionist with a Master’s in Nutrition. She helps moms support hormones, energy, and healing through food that actually works in real life.
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Vibrantly You® Podcast | Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness for Pregnancy & Postpartum
81. Postpartum Nutrient Depletion: Why So Many Moms Feel Exhausted (and What to Do About It)
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Feeling exhausted, running on coffee, and surviving on your toddler's leftovers? You're not alone—but that doesn't mean it's normal.
In this episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of postpartum nutrient depletion and why so many moms find themselves undernourished during the months and years after having a baby.
Between caring for a newborn, managing household responsibilities, returning to work, and trying to meet everyone else's needs, it's easy for moms to fall to the bottom of the priority list. The result? Skipped meals, inadequate nutrition, low energy, and feeling like you're constantly running on empty.
As a perinatal nutritionist and postpartum fitness coach, we discuss why nourishing yourself isn't selfish—it's essential.
In this episode, we cover:
- What postpartum nutrient depletion is and why it happens
- Common signs of undernourishment in motherhood
- Why "eating off your toddler's plate" shouldn't be your nutrition plan
- The impact of inadequate nutrition on energy, mood, recovery, and overall health
- How protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats support postpartum healing
- Realistic meal prep ideas for busy moms
- Easy ways to reduce decision fatigue around food
- Why moms need nourishment long after the newborn phase ends
Whether you're newly postpartum or several years into motherhood, this episode will help you identify areas where your body may be asking for more support and offer practical strategies to make nutrition feel more manageable.
Because motherhood requires a tremendous amount of energy—and your body deserves to be fueled accordingly.
Tune in for more conversations on postpartum recovery, pregnancy nutrition, hormone health, motherhood wellness, online postpartum workouts, and free resources for new moms from a pregnancy personal trainer, postpartum fitness coach, and perinatal nutritionist dedicated to helping you feel Vibrantly You®.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and not to diagnose or treat any conditions. Before beginning any type of fitness or nutrition program, it is your responsibility to consult with a medical professional.
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