The Truth About Postpartum Nourishment — and How It Impacts Baby + Toddler Feeding

Ever wondered why feeding yourself feels ten times harder after having a baby right when you need nourishment the most? In this episode, Kathy sits down with postpartum nutrition expert and registered dietitian Kait McConnell to explore the deeply overlooked connection between a mom’s relationship with food and her child’s. Together, they unpack why postpartum nutrition feels so confusing, how diet culture sneaks into motherhood, and the simple, sustainable practices that help both you and your little one feel grounded, nourished, and supported. Through their conversation, you’ll hear why so many new moms unintentionally undereat, how cravings and low energy are really messages from your body, and why “bouncing back” expectations can quietly derail healing. Kait breaks down the nutrients most postpartum women are missing, how to tune back into your hunger cues when everything feels unpredictable, and why aiming for B+ nutrition, not perfection, is not only enough, but truly transformative. Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, starting solids, or somewhere in between, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and practical tools so feeding yourself doesn’t fall to the bottom of the list… and so your baby benefits from a mom who’s genuinely nourished, not running on empty. Tune in to hear:The hidden ways postpartum depletion shows up and why exhaustion and cravings are often signs you’re undereatingWhat moms actually need nutritionally in postpartum (hint: most are getting enough protein but missing carbs, fats, iron, fiber, and choline)Why blood sugar stability affects everything from milk supply to physical healingThe truth about “supply boosting” snacks and why Oreos aren’t the magic solution you’ve been toldPractical strategies to reconnect with hunger cues, reduce cravings, and fuel your body on a chaotic scheduleThe B+ philosophy: why perfection isn’t achievable (or helpful) in the first two years postpartumHow a mom’s relationship with food shapes her child’s: not through perfection, but through modeling nourishment, structure, and self-careMyths about breastfeeding diets: what actually affects baby and what’s simply misinformationHow partners and support people can take real weight off mom’s shoulders with simple, meaningful helpWhy investing time, support, or guidance in yourself isn’t selfish, it’s how you feed your whole family well You can find Kait @postpartum.nutritionist and download her free Masterclass: The Silent Hormone Sabotaging Your Postpartum Energy, Milk Supply, and Weight Loss (and What to Do About It). Comment the word MASTERCLASS on any of her IG posts, or DM her the word MASTERCLASS and she will send you the link to download it, completely free! Connect with Kathy:Apply for the Mini Me Method (now enrolling for May 2026): https://cyu8bvk7jme.typeform.com/to/STz5wJgD IG: @theminimedietitianWebsite: https://theminimedietitian.com/ Grab my free Top Tips for Feeding Toddlers Guide