Nourished and Nurturing: Postpartum Moms and Feeding Babies

Michelle and Hillary talk to Megan McMillin all about what mom can and should be eating while breastfeeding. We talk about myths around what foods could cause gas in babies. She explains how eliminating dairy from mom's diet is over prescribed and what you actually need to look for when determining if baby has a food intolerance. We talk about the best foods for boosting milk supply, when they should be taken, and what mom should consume to have the most nutritious milk. Then she talks about the misinformation out there about avoiding alcohol and caffiene while breastfeeding. There is so much information in this episode that all breastfeeding women will benefit from.

Where to find Meghan:

Mama & Sweet Pea Website

@the.lactation.dietitian

Where to find Michelle:

Michelle's Website

@michelletagge.nutrition

Where to find Hillary:

Hillary's Website

@purposefulplatenutrition

Email your questions: [email protected]

Michelle talks to Joe and Serenity about all things feeding babies and toddlers. We talk generally about how what you eat growing up sets you up for a lifetime of health. We talk about the importance of DHA and Iron, and how to get enough in your diet. We talk about how you can make your own purees to introduce babies to more nutrients available from animal sources. We also go into how we can approach thinking about blood sugar and how balancing protein, fats and carbohydrates can be beneficial for creating balanced meals for kids. Then we talk about gut health and how bone broth can help keep the digestive tract healthy.

Where to find Serenity Kids:

Website: use NOURISHEDANDNURTURING for 15% off

@myserenitykids

Where to find Michelle:

Michelle's Website

@michelletagge.nutrition

Email your questions: [email protected]

Michelle talks to Alyssa Miller of Mama and Me RD about establishing healthy eating habits for toddlers. She goes through a method where parents make the decision about what to serve and when, but give the kids the autonomy to decide which foods to eat and how much of them. She talks about when picky eating generally starts and what we can do. We go into so many details around what to do if your toddler is getting up from the table frequently or is sneaking foods. We also talk a bit about how to start with feeding babies to avoid picky eating, and how to include "safe foods" on your kids plates. Then we talk through how the parent's diet and their relationship with food impacts how our kids eat.

Postpartum Prep Guide

Baby's First Foods course

Where to find Alyssa:

Mama and Me RD Website

@mama.and.me_rd

Where to find Michelle:

Michelle's Website

@michelletagge.nutrition

Email: [email protected]

Michelle talks to Victoria Richards about the endocrine system - which includes all of our female hormones. We talk about xenoestrogens, substances that imatate estrogen in the body, and how they can disrupt normal hormone balance in the body. We also go through how they can effect your cycle and your fertility. Then we talk about where you can find them in your foods, personal care products and in your home - then swaps you can make to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors. We also talk about how these harmful substances are not regulated by the FDA and are hard to identify on product packaging. Viki gives us actionable steps to make small changes, and tips on detoxifying from the substances we already have in our bodies.

Where to find Victoria:

Restoring Roots Wellness Website

@restoring_roots

Where to find Michelle:

Michelle's Website

@michelletagge.nutrition

Email: [email protected]

This is a quick overview of Michelle's experience seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist 5 months postpartum for incontinence. This is a conversation with Dr. Mel Thompson. For a detailed overview of the Pelvic Floor and issues you may have, see Episode 17 with Dr. Brittany Haidet.