Postpartum Nourishment

Published: Oct. 5, 2016, 6:19 a.m.

The postpartum period should be one where parents bond with their new addition, where everything is rosy\xa0and the future looks bright. Sadly, for many couples this is not the case. Today Belinda Reynolds, a Dietician\xa0and mother of two, takes us through the pressures and issues facing new parents and how we differentiate\xa0normal baby blues from a deeper, more debilitating postpartum depression. Belinda discusses the nutritional\xa0deficiencies that need to be addressed as well as the evidence for dietary and lifestyle interventions that can\xa0both treat and prevent pathological mood issues.\xa0\n\n*****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****