Ep. 30: Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition with Jeanne Reilly

In this deeply informative episode, Carly Brown sits down with Jeanne Reilly, Registered Dietitian, mother of two, and Co-Founder of I Am Nurtured, for a conversation that reframes how we think about maternal nutrition, fertility, and postpartum recovery.With over a decade of experience in prenatal and postnatal nutrition research and clinical practice, Jeanne breaks down why most conventional prenatal advice falls short—and how many women unknowingly enter pregnancy already depleted. Together, Carly and Jeanne explore how proper nutrient repletion before, during, and after pregnancy can profoundly impact hormone balance, mental health, energy, recovery, and baby’s development.From folate vs. folic acid to choline, thyroid health, postpartum depletion, and baby’s first foods, this episode offers grounded, research-backed insight for women who want to feel supported rather than drained by motherhood.This episode dives into:Why most over-the-counter prenatal vitamins are not designed to meet women’s real needsFolate vs. folic acid and why this distinction matters for both mom and babyThe overlooked importance of choline, methylated B vitamins, iron, iodine, selenium, and vitamin DHow nutrient depletion impacts postpartum recovery, mood, energy, hair loss, and mental healthWhat women can do in their 20s to support hormone health before pregnancyHow to replete nutrients after long-term hormonal birth control useThe role of inflammation, blood sugar balance, and environmental toxins in fertility and hormonesWhy conventional baby foods like rice cereal may not be ideal first foodsBaby-led weaning, early allergen exposure, and building a resilient immune systemHow to simplify nutrition decisions and find trustworthy resources in an overwhelming wellness landscapeWhether you’re planning for pregnancy, currently pregnant, postpartum, or simply wanting to support long-term hormonal health, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and practical next steps.Free Resources:Guide to Preventing 5 of the Most Common Discomforts of Pregnancy & PostpartumInformation sheet on I Am Nurtured Prenatal & Postnatal Supplements📚 Recommended reading by Lily Nichols:Real Food for FertilityReal Food for Pregnancy🌿 I Am Nurtured:Website: https://www.iamnurtured.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnurtured/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamnurtured/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamnurturedFollow Carly Brown on Instagram: @carlyloveskaleAbout the Guest:Jeanne Reilly is a Registered Dietitian, mother of two, and the Co-Founder of I Am Nurtured, a holistic prenatal and postnatal supplement company created to support parents from pre-conception through postpartum and beyond.With over a decade of training and experience in prenatal and postnatal nutrition research, practice, and application, Jeanne combines professional expertise with personal passion to address the often-overlooked nutritional and hormonal challenges women face throughout motherhood. Her work focuses on providing research-backed, bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and botanicals in the ideal forms and amounts needed to support fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long-term maternal health.Jeanne is deeply committed to helping women feel nourished, supported, and empowered in their bodies—so they can thrive through every stage of parenthood.