EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 28 MIN
#8 - Nutrition Trends That Are Keeping You Stuck (and What Actually Helps Your Milk Supply + Postpartum Recovery)
from Beyond Breastfeeding · host Kait McConnell, RDN
If you’ve seen posts about Oreos, oatmeal cream pies, or blue Gatorade boosting milk supply, you’re not alone! The internet is full of quick fixes and nutrition trends that sound helpful but actually keep moms stuck in fatigue, low supply, and constant second-guessing.In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common postpartum nutrition myths and explaining what actually supports your milk supply - from blood sugar balance and realistic protein goals to lab work and metabolic health.We’ll talk about:• The truth behind viral “milk supply hacks” like Oreos and Body Armor• Expectations vs reality of postpartum weight loss• How “clean eating” and protein obsession are missing key nutrients• Why lactation supplements rarely solve the root issue• When lab work matters and what it can reveal about low supplyWhether you’re pregnant and preparing for postpartum or already in the thick of it, this episode will help you cut through the noise, feel confident in your body, and focus on what actually moves the needle - the simple, sustainable strategies that work.🎧 Tune in, take a breath, and let’s simplify postpartum nutrition once and for all.And be sure to send me a DM @postpartum.nutritionist on Instagram with your thoughts after you listen to this episode! I can't wait to hear from you ❤️
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