41. Let’s Talk About Postpartum Weight Loss

“Can I lose weight without losing my milk supply?”

Megan Brister (@postpartum.weightloss.rd) and I talk about this delicate and nuanced subject in today's episode.

Does everyone need to intentionally lose weight postpartum? No.

Do we need to learn to have grace and patience with our softer bodies as we soften into our new roles? Yes.

Do we sometimes mistakenly conflate being at our old weight with feeling like "ourselves" again? Yes.

But also, sometimes, after the initial postpartum recovery phase, weight loss is desired. And you deserve a real answer to the real questions about how to do it wisely, safely, and realistically.

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Find Megan's programs and cookbooks here:

https://www.postpartumweightlossrd.com

Find my postpartum cookbook here:

https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com

and use code TWENTYFIVE to get 25% off

Or if you're not ready to cook yet, check out Mama Meals and use code HAPPYMAMA20 for a discount.

Other podcast episodes that we mention in this interview:

Ep. 06: Minerals and Mother's Milk with Amanda Montalvo, RD

⁠Ep. 10: Baby Tummy Time and Retained Reflexes with Steph Novacek, PT⁠

Ep. 12: Normal Infant Sleep with Taylor Kulik

Ep. 26: Postpartum Exercise with Adina Rubin

Infant Reflux on the Are You Menstrual? podcast

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