Ep 67: How to Recover Postpartum When You Have PCOS

So much of fertility and pregnancy care focuses on the baby — but what actually happens after birth? And what happens if you have PCOS, once the appointments slow down and the support fades for the mother or birthing parent?PCOS isn’t just about fertility. It affects metabolism, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, mental health, and long-term cardiometabolic health. Postpartum is often where all of those pieces collide.In this episode, we talk honestly about why postpartum with PCOS often feels harder than expected — and why that doesn’t mean your body is broken or failing. We cover:• The hormone shifts that happen postpartum (often quietly)• Why PCOS symptoms can show up months later• Breastfeeding and PCOS — what the research shows and where support matters• Why “dieting harder” backfires postpartum• What recovery-focused nutrition and care can look like instead Whether you’re newly postpartum, months in, breastfeeding, or wondering why your body isn’t responding the way you expected — this episode is for you. If you’re listening and wishing you had more structured support during this phase, our 12-week PCOS Recovery Program is designed to support people with PCOS through real-life transitions with education, practical tools, and bi-weekly coaching.  Enjoyed the episode? We'd love to hear it! Leave a rating, review and share with a loved one. ReferencesCarretero-Krug A, Montero-Bravo A, Morais-Moreno C, Puga AM, Samaniego-Vaesken ML, Partearroyo T, Varela-Moreiras G. Nutritional Status of Breastfeeding Mothers and Impact of Diet and Dietary Supplementation: A Narrative Review. Nutrients. 2024 Jan 19;16(2):301. doi: 10.3390/nu16020301. PMID: 38276540; PMCID: PMC10818638. Dukic J, Johann A, Henninger M, Ehlert U. Estradiol and progesterone from pregnancy to postpartum: a longitudinal latent class analysis. Front Glob Womens Health. 2024 Oct 9;5:1428494. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2024.1428494. PMID: 39444825; PMCID: PMC11496150.