117: Postpartum Nutrition with Ryann Kipping

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne dive into postpartum nutrition with registered dietician Ryann Kipping, known as @PrenatalNutritionist. Ryann shares her expertise on the importance of proper nutrition postpartum, explaining the elevated nutritional demands following childbirth, especially for mothers who are breastfeeding. Topics covered include the significance of macronutrients, necessary vitamins and minerals like choline and Omega-3s, and practical tips for meal planning and fluid intake. The discussion also delves into cultural practices around postpartum nutrition, the role of supplements, and how intuitive eating can support new mothers. Ryann also touches on the pressures of postpartum weight loss and the importance of framing the recovery period as a journey towards becoming a new version of oneself.

Ryann Kipping is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Masters in Public Health, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutrition Library App, the first searchable database and app for food and nutrition from preconception to postpartum. TPNL has helped thousands of people escape conflicting and outdated nutrition recommendations to find peace with food during pregnancy. You can find her content daily on her popular Instagram and TikTok accounts via @prenatalnutritionist.

www.theprenatalnutritionist.com

@prenatalnutritionist IG/Tiktok

Postpartum Nutrition with Ryann Kipping on the MamasteFit Podcast

Check out our episode with Dr. Lexie Kite on body image postpartum: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/MEM7pLI6JTb

00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast

01:09 Meet Ryann Kipping: The Prenatal Nutritionist

01:37 The Importance of Postpartum Nutrition

02:05 Ryann's Background and Expertise

04:06 Navigating Postpartum Nutrition Challenges

06:15 Early Postpartum Nutritional Needs

19:38 Cultural Practices and Nutritional Healing

27:41 Omega-3 Supplements and Nutritional Needs

28:00 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition

29:14 Whole Foods vs. Supplements

32:14 Protein and Hydration Goals

35:49 Breastfeeding and Dietary Considerations

42:40 Postpartum Nutrition and Weight Loss Pressure

51:34 Resources and Programs for Postpartum Support

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