The Best Birth Podcast Episode 34 - Deep Healing Requires Deep Roots with Nutritionalist Brittany Fox

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INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
Brittany Fox, a nutritional therapy practitioner, discusses postpartum depletion and hormone health. She emphasizes the importance of replenishing the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as taking a holistic approach to overall health. Brittany provides practical solutions for moms to feel great, including focusing on nutrition, testing for nutrient deficiencies, and supporting the nervous system. She also highlights the significance of being mindful of movement and exercise during the postpartum period. Spending time in nature and disconnecting from technology are additional strategies for regulating the nervous system and promoting hormone balance.

TAKEAWAYS
Postpartum depletion encompasses various aspects of health, including nutrition, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Replenishing the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding is crucial for overall health and well-being.
Testing for nutrient deficiencies, such as through a hair tissue mineral analysis, can provide valuable insights into postpartum health.
Supporting the nervous system through proper nutrition, rest, and stress management is essential for postpartum recovery.
Being mindful of movement and exercise, focusing on low-intensity workouts, and listening to the body's needs can promote healing and prevent further depletion.
Spending time in nature and disconnecting from technology can regulate the nervous system and promote hormone balance.

SOUND BITES
Postpartum is a lot harder than we expect it to be.
Postpartum is not just six weeks to six months; there are things you can do even if you're a couple of years postpartum and don't feel well.
During pregnancy, you actually need a lot of nourishment to be able to grow the baby.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Postpartum Depletion and Hormone Health
03:24 Understanding Postpartum Depletion
08:09 Nourishment and Nutrition During Pregnancy
14:46 Practical Solutions for Postpartum Replenishment
25:43 The Healing Power of Nature and Disconnecting from Technology

TALKING POINTS
postpartum depletion, hormone health, nutrition, holistic health, replenishing the body, nutrient deficiencies, nervous system, movement, exercise, nature, disconnecting from technology, hormone balance

RESOURCES

More Than a Body - Lindsay Kite and Lexi Kite
The First Forty Days - Heng Ou
prenatal Vitamin https://amzn.to/3UnU06I
Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage into Motherhood by Molly Caro May - "This is an ancient call from our first mothers to connect to our bodies—for our own good and for the good of humanity.
Postnatal Depletion Cure
Real Food Pregnancy


Brittany Fox

Brittany is a Nutritonal Therapy Practitioner who is specialized in postpartum depletion & hormone health. Brittany help moms who are struggling with their health after kids to replenish their bodies and improve their symptoms.

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