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40: Postpartum Nutrition Q&A with Lily Nichols | Breastfeeding Hunger, Electrolytes, Bone Broth Benefits & Liver Supplements,

from Postpartum Prep Podcast · host Motherbaby Wellbeing

What should you actually be eating after having a baby - and how often? In this postpartum nutrition Q&A, we’re answering your most common (and sometimes surprising) questions about nourishing your body during recovery and breastfeeding.I’m joined again by prenatal nutrition expert Lily Nichols to break down practical, evidence-based insights on postpartum healing, energy, and milk production - without the overwhelm.In this episode, we cover:Whether freezing raw liver into “pills” is safe (and better alternatives)How often you should eat while breastfeeding—and why hunger can feel constantThe role of protein, fat, and blood sugar balance in postpartum energyAre electrolytes helpful for breastfeeding moms? (and how to use them)Why bone broth is a traditional postpartum staple across culturesThe science behind collagen and postpartum healingVegetarian alternatives to bone broth for postpartum recoveryThis episode is designed to help you make intentional, informed choices about postpartum nutrition - so you can support your recovery, your milk supply, and your overall wellbeing.Whether you're preparing for postpartum or already in it, this conversation will help you feel more grounded, nourished, and supported.🎧 Be sure to also listen to Lily's full episode for a deep dive into postpartum nutrition. Check out Episode 39: Postpartum Nutrition 101Lily's links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Postpartum Prep Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Postpartum Prep Checklist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motherbabywellbeing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Little Milk Bar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠

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