Recovery during the first 40 days after birth can be a whirlwind while you're adjusting to newborn life. There are lots of ideas about how to nourish your body during this time, so we're joined by Catherine Chong (Accredited Practising Dietitian) to delve deep into the first 40 days. What should you really eat? We cover the confinement diet, what the evidence says to nourish your body and her personal cultural experience.
In this episode, we cover:
- Catherine's birth story
- What is first 40 days / confinement period?
- The three reasons for the first 40 days (confinement period)
- What actually happens in first 40 days?
- Stages of the confinement diet
- Potential risks during first 40 days
- Catherine's top 3 foods for the first 40 days
- The most important thing to focus on with food!
We also discuss the recommended serves for breastfeeding women in Australia.
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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth, expert prenatal and postnatal dietitian: www.lanahirth.com
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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com
Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.
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