The postpartum period isn't the time to eat less—it's the time to nourish more.

In this episode of The Healing Core, Dr. Maria Muto-Rodriguez welcomes Amanda Reed, MS, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Lifestyle Nutrition Now, to discuss what every new mom should know about postpartum nutrition, healing, and recovery.

Together they break down the biggest misconceptions surrounding postpartum health—including the dangerous pressure to "bounce back" after birth—and explain why nutrition plays a critical role in energy, mood, hormones, breastfeeding, tissue repair, and nervous system regulation.

Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, breastfeeding, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers practical, evidence-based advice that can make recovery easier and more sustainable.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why postpartum nutrition is often overlooked after delivery

• The biggest nutrition mistakes new moms make

• How under-eating impacts recovery, mood, and hormones

• Why protein, iron, omega-3s, and hydration matter

• The truth about breastfeeding hunger and milk supply

• Why "bounce back" culture may be hurting mothers

• Easy one-handed meals and snacks for exhausted parents

• How blood sugar regulation affects stress and postpartum healing

• Why postpartum fatigue isn't always "just sleep deprivation"

• The importance of checking iron and vitamin levels after birth

One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode:

Sometimes the simplest advice is exactly what every mother needs to hear.

Connect with Amanda Reed

🌐 www.lifestylenutritionnow.com

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