Ep.40 Perinatal Nutrition with The Well Nourished Mama Founder, Brooke Harmer

Mom Chat is FINALLY welcoming a perinatal nutritionist - and she is outstanding! The fact that she's a young mom of three children under four and a military wife would be enough to make her a hero, but add an insatiable appetite for learning , training under Maranda Bower of Postpartum University, and a passion for helping moms thrive - and you Have Brooke Harmer, holistic perinatal nutritionist, blogger, recipe developer and Founder of The Well Nourished Mama.  Her commitment to perinatal nutrition was born out of her own struggle with an eating disorder, her dream to become a mom and her determination to show up as the best possible mother for her children. When she didn't have the resources to pay someone to "fix her", she  went down the rabbit hole of diet and lifestyle and wound up in the best shape of her life. Now, through her website, podcast, resources and recipes she's helping tons of moms feel better and avoid pitfalls we didn't even realize were tied to nutrition!In this episode, hopefully the first of many with Brooke,  we explore why it's crucial to cultivate the right mindset around nourishing yourself well from the moment you decide to conceive, through pregnancy and postpartum, into your baby's first year, and ideally beyond. Highlights:06:07 The Turning Point: Overcoming an Eating Disorder14:50 The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Moms22:17 Body Image and Eating Habits During Pregnancy23:20 Postpartum Nutrition: Myths and Facts25:35 The Importance of Eating Well Postpartum30:05 Nutrient-Rich Foods for Postpartum Recovery30:28 Addressing Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Postpartum37:01 Meal Planning and Stress Management for New MomsWebsite and podcast: https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/On IG: @thewellnourishedmama_Get the cookbooks:https://www.thewellnourishedmama.com/shopMaranda Bower - Postpartum University Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.