53. What can I eat when I'm breastfeeding? with Meghan McMillin, RDN, IBCLC
10/21/20 • 67 min
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.
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Email your questions: [email protected]
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.
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Email your questions: [email protected]
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52. How can I give my kids the best start on nutrition? with Joe and Serenity Carr
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
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Email your questions: [email protected]
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54. How do I boost my fertility in between children? with Kim Perez, FNTP
Michelle talks to Kim Perez about recovering from childbirth with the plan to prepare for another baby. We talk about how pregnancy, labor & delivery, and breastfeeding can leave you depleted, and what you can do to make sure your body is ready to carry another child. Rebuilding nutrient stores and regaining mental health are so important for both mom and baby during pregnancy. Kim talks through general considerations for making sure your cycle is healthy, but goes into specific questions like ideal spacing between kids and trying to conceive while breastfeeding. Then we go into the conflicting messages we get about dieting postpartum and how than can impact your fertility and ability to replete nutrients.
Where to find Kim:
Root & Branch Nutrition Website
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