@drgreghealth: All right, new mamas, here are three changes you need to make to your diet postpartum. I've been a functional medicine doctor for more than 25 years, and I'll tell you exactly what I tell every new mom in my practice. This is not the season to diet down. This is the season to rebuild. Change one: Replace your iron. You lost significant iron during delivery. And if you're breastfeeding that little pumpkin, your baby is pulling from your iron stores. Think red meat, liver, leafy greens. These need to be back on your plate, not restricted. Change two: Prioritize DHA and choline. These directly shape your baby's brain and vision development through your breast milk. And DHA specifically has been shown to lower a new mother's risk of postpartum depression. Think fatty fish, eggs, and if needed, a good quality supplement. Change three: Eat enough protein, and frankly, eat enough. So many new moms are under-eating while their body's trying to heal, regulate hormones, and produce milk. Aim for real meals with protein at every single one, not just snacking your way through the day. Your body did something absolutely miraculous. Feed it like it matters, because it does. And so do you. Find the root. Heal the whole.

Dr. Greg

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