Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition: Myths, Milk Supply & Weight Loss

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Everywhere you turn, someone has an opinion about what you should eat during pregnancy, how fast you should bounce back postpartum, or the “magic foods” that will skyrocket your milk supply. But how much of it is actually true?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Brooke Harmer— mama, nutritionist, and postpartum advocate — to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fueling your body for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we cover:

• The ONE thing every mom should focus on during pregnancy (hint: it’s not cutting out all your favorite foods).

• Why eating during labor shouldn't just be "allowed" — it’s essential.

• The truth about postpartum weight loss and why most moms are told to focus on the wrong thing.

• How your birth experience can affect breastfeeding and milk supply.

• The biggest postpartum nutrition myths keeping moms exhausted and undernourished.

And that’s just scratching the surface. If you’ve ever wondered: Should I eat this? Will this help me heal? How do I increase my milk supply? How can I lose some of this baby weight? — this episode is for you!

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Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

3:00 — Meet Brooke & Why She’s So Passionate About This Work
Her story and why nutrition is more than just food for moms.

7:05 — Pregnancy Nutrition (Without the Overwhelm)
The #1 thing to focus on that keeps it simple and stress-free.

10:32 — Eating During Labor?!
Why food is fuel — even when you’re in the thick of contractions.

17:52 — Epidural Moms, This Is for You
Spoiler: you still need to eat. Here’s why.

18:45 — Vaginal vs. Cesarean Recovery
How birth type changes what your body needs to heal.

21:27 — “Colic” Isn’t Real?
Why Brooke says colic is the IBS of baby diagnoses.

24:22 — If You’re Given Antibiotics Postpartum…
The crucial step you can’t skip for your recovery.

28:37 — The Myths That Keep Moms From Healing
Why salads and smoothies may not be the best postpartum foods.

34:07 — The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss
Where your focus should actually be (and how to get there safely).

42:21 — How Birth Experience Affects Breastfeeding
What no one tells you about birth and milk supply.

46:29 — Boosting Milk Supply
Simple steps that actually work.

49:20 — The #1 Thing Moms Need Postpartum
Brooke’s most important advice for every mama.

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Mama, you deserve to feel nourished, energized, and confident in this season. This episode will give you the answers you’ve been craving — and exactly what you need to thrive. 

Your Birth Bestie,

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Join the My Essential Birth Course by October 7th and get the exclusive Affirmations BONUSES:
featuring a calming Birth Affirmations Audio Track and 25 beautifully crafted, printable Birth Affirmation Cards to keep you grounded, confident, and inspired for birth.

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