The First Three Weeks: Recovering from Birth {S3E1}
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Today's episode walks you through the nutrients that will support you recovery in the first 3 weeks after giving birth. These weeks are really important in the healing process and can have a major impact on the whole motherhood journey if they are not taken slowly and gently. Sadly the tradition of confinement and caring for the mother has become lost in the Western world, and many new parents are not helped through this precious time of healing. In fact, many mums feel quite lonely and isolated as the focus shifts from her as the carrier of the baby, to the baby - at the expense of sense of wellbeing.
In this episode I cover:
The 3 key aspects of recovery to bear in mind
My top 5 nutrients to focus on
My favourite post-natal healing meals
To help you plan your postnatal recovery, I've created an ebook of healing recipes designed specifically to help in this precious time for recovery and rest. The eBook includes the three dishes I mention in the episode, plus many more recipes ideal for postnatal recovery, as well as a meal plan template, a blank shopping list and freezing instructions, so you can plan exactly how you want your postnatal meals to look and how to prepare in advance. Download your eBook here:
This episode is the fourth in my series on the very best nutrition in the first 1000 days of motherhood - from conception to toddlerhood. Previous episodes in this series are:
Links and resources:
S2E4: Mindful Breastfeeding with Anna Le Grange, the Mindful Breastfeeding Coach
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