#060: How Nutrition Impacts Postpartum & Lactation Hormones w/ Alison Boden, RD

Today we're talking to Alison Boden about all things postpartum nutrition. What can you eat?? What should you avoid?? There are SO many misconceptions about diet in the postpartum period, and especially lactation. We usually hear a lot about diet during pregnancy, but there's more to postpartum nutrition than weight loss and food intolerances.Pregnancy, birth, and lactation can deplete us of nutrients, so it's our jobs to re-nourish ourselves to replace what's been lost. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to hormone changes and mood disorders. But a lot of other things go under the radar like night sweats, inability to handle stress, and much much more!Alison Boden is a registered dietitian specializing in women's health. She is the founder of Motherwell Nutrition (formerly Nourishing Radiance)--where she helps moms replenish their bodies, balance hormones and feel good again after kids. Also a mom to two young boys, she knows that feeding yourself well can be difficult after becoming a mother and offers techniques and strategies that work in the real world. In this episode, we discuss:Keto dietWeight lossMom brainHair lossLabs that should get checked for a nutrient panelFull iron panel—ferritinZincOmega 3Thyroid Pregnancy spacingDairy & glutenLINKS:Alison's website: https://www.nourishingradiance.com & https://www.motherwellnutrition.comMother Recover: https://www.mother-recover.comAlison on IG: @Be.MotherwellFree guide for postpartum supplements: https://mother.nourishingradiance.com/new-mom-supplements Related podcast episodes:https://www.holisticlactation.com/blog/15https://www.holisticlactation.com/blog/9https://www.holisticlactation.com/blog/5My WebsiteSupport the showMore from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review