Solutions for Postpartum Depletion with Dr. Lauren Davis: Rational Wellness Podcast 447

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Solutions for Postpartum Depletion with Dr. Lauren Davis and host Dr. Ben Weitz.  

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Podcast Highlights

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Ben Weitz speaks with Dr. Lauren Davis about postpartum wellness. Dr. Davis, an osteopathic physician, functional medicine practitioner, and postpartum wellness expert, shares her personal and professional insights into the often-overlooked postpartum period. They discuss various topics such as the importance of maternal health, the nutritional needs of breastfeeding women, hormone imbalances, and the significance of gut health in postpartum recovery. Dr. Davis also explains the cell danger response and its implications for new mothers. The conversation covers practical advice including dietary recommendations, supplementation, and the role of pleasure in promoting milk supply. Dr. Davis emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to supporting mothers during the postpartum period.

 

00:26 Meet Dr. Lauren Davis: Postpartum Wellness Expert

02:35 The Neglect of Postpartum Health in American Culture

06:26 Nutritional Needs for Postpartum Recovery

08:58 Understanding the Cell Danger Response

12:42 Testing and Nutrient Needs for Postpartum Women

18:22 Hormonal Changes and Breastfeeding Challenges

30:08 Addressing Low Breast Milk Supply

32:02 Introduction to Baby's Appointment and Milk Production

32:22 Addressing Baby's Feeding Issues

33:46 Hormonal and Insulin Resistance Factors

34:41 Dietary Adjustments for Insulin Resistance

35:42 Supplements for Insulin Resistance

38:10 Nutrient Recommendations for Postpartum Women

41:22 Herbs and Supplements for Breastfeeding

43:15 Hormonal Imbalances and Corrections

47:56 Gut Health in Postpartum Women

50:12 Probiotics and Binders for Gut Health

53:27 Final Thoughts and Clinical Pearls

57:18 Contact Information and Conclusion

 

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Dr. Lauren Davis is a Doctor of Osteopathy, a Dual Board-Certified Physician: Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, the founder of Latched Nourished Thriving, a Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, and a Postpartum Wellness Expert.  Dr. Lauren describes herself as a Functional Medicine physician, a human milk advocate, and a holistic minded mama of two. Dr. Davis has written two books, Thrive, Mama! The Ultimate Postpartum Blueprint and Nourishing Beginnings: An Integrative Physician's Guide to Successful Lactation.

 Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.