Postpartum Nutrition

Not managing substance P activation properly is the primary cause of mood disruption following delivery. Once in motion, substance P problems are self-reinforcing, meaning that problems can just get worse. Understanding what is happening as well as having steps to take that can solve the problem are great tools for keeping everyone in the family on track. Nutritional solutions stand at the forefront of safe and effective means to help both mother and child.

Breastfeeding your child is of the utmost importance -- for many reasons. Pregnancy and the first few years of life have a tremendous impact on the future health of your child. Having children is a huge responsibility. The future wellbeing of our society depends on the majority of couples doing it right, which includes superior postpartum care for both mother and child.

What You Need to Know About Postpartum Nutrition

In the following sections I discuss the key topics involving postpartum nutrition. This information builds on information I have provided in the Prenatal Nutrition health topic section of our website. All aspects of successful prenatal nutrition should be maintained during the first six months following pregnancy -- and possibly for the entire lactation period. Click here to read about Prenatal Nutrition.

I am a proponent of drug-free natural child birth whenever possible as well as breastfeeding your child for the first two years of life (with solid food being gradually introduced by six months). Most baby formulas are problematic for one reason or another, especially their poor quality of iron which can fuel indigestion and the growth of hostile bacteria and Candida Albicans, resulting in a myriad of unnecessary health problems including ear infections and poor cognitive development. I understand that the ideal situation is not always medically possible, but I don't consider C-Sections or not nursing your child based on convenience to be healthy choices for anyone. If you are going to have children make it the priority in your lives. It pays to understand what to do when bumps are encountered along the way, as effective solutions can save a lifetime of distress.