426 | How To Improve Strength Postpartum While Exclusively Breastfeeding

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, physical therapists Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both Doctors of Physical Therapy, discuss how postpartum women can safely return to strength training while breastfeeding. They explain the hormonal changes after birth and their effects on mood, energy, and physical recovery. The hosts share practical health tips for hydrations, nutrition, and gradual exercise progression, emphasizing core and pelvic floor stability in early postpartum stages. Personal experiences and strategies for accountability are highlighted, along with the importance of patience and individualized approaches. The episode offers encouragement and evidence-based advice to help new moms regain strength and support their health during the postpartum period.

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What You Will Learn:

02:15 Hormonal Shifts Postpartum

03:17 Calorie Deficit & Mindset Shift

05:40 Prolactin and Its Effects

06:53 Oxytocin and Maternal Bonding

07:50 Estrogen Drop and Bone Health

09:19 Progesterone...

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