Postpartum University® Podcast Maranda Bower, Postpartum Nutrition Specialist

Dr. Shivani Gupta brings a wealth of knowledge on Ayurvedic postpartum care, blending Eastern and Western practices for optimal well-being.
In this conversation, look forward to: 
Understanding Ayurveda: Dr. Gupta introduces Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine over 5,000 years old, encompassing mind-body constitution, circadian rhythms, herbology, and detoxification.Ayurveda in Pregnancy: Ayurvedic principles can guide conception, pregnancy, and postpartum, promoting a peaceful, balanced lifestyle for both mother and baby.The Importance of Doshas: Exploring the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—helps tailor health practices to individual needs, fostering balance and vitality.Practical Applications: Dr. Gupta shares daily habits for optimal digestion, emphasizing mindful eating, timing of meals, and herbal remedies like turmeric for inflammation and gut health.Holistic Postpartum Care: Addressing the neglect of postpartum healing, Ayurveda offers insights into nurturing the body and mind, crucial for long-term well-being.In a world often dismissive of postpartum needs, Dr. Shivani Gupta's insights shed light on the profound impact of Ayurvedic wisdom in promoting holistic health for mothers and families. 
As we navigate the complexities of modern life, her teachings remind us to honor the body's innate wisdom and embrace nourishing practices that sustain us through every phase of life.
For more information about Dr. Gupta, her work, and how to incorporate Ayurveda into your postpartum practices click here to head to the blog! 
Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
Postpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal.
Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?
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So many of you have reached out to follow up about the recent hospital stay my family experienced while my youngest daughter was treated for a severe bout of stomach illness. 

Here I'm recounting those events as a way of educating what to be on the lookout for when it comes to managing illness at home and when to decide to receive medical intervention. 

In this episode, I'm sharing: 
How I knew it was time to seek medical attention at the hospital (3:50)Why we knew we had made the right decision and the aspects of the appropriate care we received. (9:22)How we handled advocating and refusing recommendations that we felt would be harmful or unnecessary. (10:19)The systems I use within our home and lifestyle that allow me to manage when a crisis situation like this occurs and the homeopathic remedies we use to treat illness at home. (15:39)What we're doing to manage the mental and emotional trauma of the whole situation for the entire family. (18:47) Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
Postpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal.
Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?
Learn about the Postpartum University Professional Membership Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

It's no secret that mothers in the U.S. return to their careers after childbirth way too early. 

Today's conversation dives into the effects of returning to work on maternal mental health. 
I'm speaking with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, founder of Phoenix Health who brings her expert perspective as a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health specialist. 

In this episode, we're sharing:
The perspective mothers can take when returning to work to ease the effects of the transition on their mental health.How changes in breastfeeding correlate with the timing of returning to work and what to expect emotionally with this experience. Thoughts on whether maternal mental health conditions are caused or exacerbated by returning to work. 5 steps to take to make the most of returning to work. Whether or not to discuss your mental health condition with your colleagues or employer. Until paid family leave is part of our society in the U.S., we'll continue to deal with the reality of returning to work too early and the effects it has on maternal mental health.

This episode is packed with tips that will help you make the most of whatever situation you find yourself in and remind you that you're not alone.

To learn more about Emily and her expert tips, head to:
https://postpartumu.com/maternal-mental-health-and-returning-to-work-with-dr-emily-guarnotta-ep-158/
Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
Postpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal.
Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?
Learn about the Postpartum University Professional Membership Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

The standard of postpartum healthcare, especially when it comes to nutrition, is shockingly low.

We're bombarded with conflicting advice, misleading marketing, and a lack of credible information. Today, we're diving deep into the dos and don'ts of postpartum nutrition, but fair warning – some of what you'll hear might challenge conventional wisdom. It's time to separate fact from fiction, debunk myths, and empower new mothers with the knowledge they need to nourish themselves and their babies effectively. 

In today's episode, we're sharing: 
"DO" recommendations 
"DON'T" recommendations 
Why this might feel highly controversial and how (and why) to adjust your perspective when it comes to postpartum nutrition 
Where these recommendations come from and how it is deeply rooted in science and enriched by the wisdom of our ancestors. 

It's time to shake up the status quo and pave the way for a healthier postpartum experience. It starts here. 


Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
Postpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal.
Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?
Learn about the Postpartum University Professional Membership Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

The depletion and restoration of postpartum nutrients isn't that complicated. 
However, when a mama is left undernourished, lacking a few key nutrients will 
lead to a whole host of challenging symptoms and conditions. 
In this conversation, we're diving into exactly which postpartum nutrients are most important for holistic wellness. 


In this episode, we're sharing:
The myth of complicated nutritional guidelines and the notion that postpartum health is derived from eating certain foods or counting calories.The actual stats of which postpartum nutrients are most commonly depleted in women and why this matters when it comes to physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.The essential nutrients that need to be restored and exactly how to do that with the Postpartum Nutrition Plan.Students of the Postpartum Nutrition Certification which is now open for enrollment (but only for a few more days) receive the Postpartum Nutrition Plan as part of their training and resources they can use to enhance their practices.
We'd love to have you!
Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
Postpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal.
Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?
Learn about the Postpartum University Professional Membership Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

The topic of postpartum rage and other symptoms of postpartum hormonal imbalance are (pun intended) all the rage these days. 
But so many blogs and articles that are covering this topic of symptoms of postpartum hormonal imbalance are failing to get to the root cause of this serious issue.


In this episode we're sharing:  
The true cause of postpartum hormone imbalance that triggers symptoms of rage, digestive issues, mood swings, body aches, brain fog, and more. The worrisome trends that are occurring within the postpartum "market" and why we need to get ahead of them as maternal care providers. The myths around the lack of control over the production of postpartum hormones and why it's imperative to understand that postpartum hormonal imbalance is NOT normal. 

We dive deeply into this topic within the Postpartum Nutrition Certification which is now open for enrollment but only for a few more days. We'd love to have you! 
Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
Postpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal.
Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good. Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion Plan Come hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?
Learn about the Postpartum University Professional Membership Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...