Why do so many postpartum moms feel exhausted, anxious, foggy, inflamed, or unable to lose weight after having a baby?

In this episode of the 1% Doctor Podcast, Adam Lamb sits down with Dr. Lauren Davis to uncover what is really happening inside a woman’s body during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery. This conversation goes far beyond basic “bounce back” advice and explains why new moms may need far more protein, calories, micronutrients, gut support, and nervous system regulation than they are often told.

Dr. Lauren shares how gut health, leaky gut, celiac disease, inflammation, omega fatty acid deficiencies, glutathione, detox pathways, breast milk quality, and postpartum hormone changes can all play a major role in how moms feel after birth. She also explains why breastfeeding moms may be under-eating, why lactation cookies may not be the answer, and why postpartum anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and autoimmune issues may be connected to deeper nutrient and gut imbalances.

This episode is for new moms, expecting moms, husbands, health coaches, doctors, and anyone who wants to better understand postpartum recovery, breastfeeding nutrition, functional medicine, and how to help moms truly heal after birth.

Highlights: 

→ You’ll learn why breastfeeding moms may need significantly more protein and micronutrients than most people realize, and how under-eating can lead to fatigue, brain fog, poor wound healing, low milk supply, and long-term metabolic issues.

→ Dr. Lauren explains how gut permeability, inflammation, celiac disease, food intolerances, and the microbiome may impact postpartum health, breast milk, and even a baby’s digestion, allergies, and colic.

→ This episode breaks down why “bounce back” culture can push moms into calorie restriction, over-exercising, intermittent fasting, and nutrient depletion at the exact time their bodies need deep nourishment.

→ You’ll also hear how functional medicine looks at postpartum anxiety, depression, omega fatty acid deficiency, detox capacity, glutathione, microplastics, breast milk toxins, and nervous system regulation in a more complete way.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lauren's Journey

02:48 The Impact of Personal Experience on Medical Career

05:34 Transitioning from Medical School to Functional Medicine

08:13 Understanding Women's Health and Postpartum Challenges

10:59 The Role of Gut Health in Women's Well-being

13:55 Nutrition and Recovery for Postpartum Women

16:56 Addressing Common Misconceptions in Women's Health

19:30 The Importance of Micronutrients in Postpartum Recovery

22:44 Replenishing Nutrients Before Pregnancy

24:03 The Importance of Micronutrients

24:34 Performance Nutrition and Pregnancy

25:53 Creating a Safe Environment for Cells

28:02 Nutrient Deficiencies and Mental Health

29:50 The Impact of Omega Fatty Acids

31:44 Understanding Postpartum Health

34:18 Dr. Lauren's Credentials and Programs

38:07 Courses for Postpartum Women

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