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The Empowered Mama Podcast
🦋 During pregnancy and postpartum mothers are at higher risk of developing new or worsening mood disorders. Motherhood is a beautiful, wonderful journey. But as beautiful as it is, it can feel challenging at times. In those moments mamas need to know when and how to access support. Whether that be additional support from a partner, friend, family member or professional help.
Beyond those early stages, things like anxiety and depression can show up at any stage of motherhood. It’s important for anyone in a mothers support system to understand signs, symptoms and the best way to help.
As a mother who has been there, and a Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience I am here to create a safe space for mothers to learn, be comfortable with vulnerability, and feel empowered to make informed decisions about their mental health and journey through motherhood.
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The Empowered Mama Podcast
Shocking Mood Killers: How Vitamin Deficiencies can impact your mood
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Have you done all of the hard work to improve your mood? You've gone to therapy, you've increased your activity, changed your diet, pray, meditate... All the things. You have experienced some improvement but still you struggle with things like irritability, low energy, and mood swings. Did you know that vitamin and nutrient deficiencies can negatively impact your mood?
By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:
- How & why vitamin deficiencies can impact your mood
- Signs & symptoms of iron deficiency with or without anemia
- Labs you should request for proper assessment of your iron status
- How to boost your iron through diet and supplementation
- How to prioritize rest to improve the symptoms of iron deficiency
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Read this short article from The American Society of Hematology for more info on iron deficiency anemia https://www.hematology.org/education/patients/anemia/iron-deficiency
Learn more about iron deficiency WITHOUT anemia (low ferritin). How it works and its potential impact on your body https://www.thebloodproject.com/non-anemic-iron-deficiency-naid/
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