Postpartum Support
Tired of feeling tired? Want to feel like YOU again?
The top postpartum concerns can be explained by
internal deficiencies and imbalances.
A few key steps can jumpstart you on your way to healing:
1. At Home Lab Testing
2. Commit to a 21-Day Detox or Elimination Diet
3. Make a few Lifestyle adjustments to fit YOUR life and support optimal internal balance
After my second birth I went searching for answers.
I was tired of feeling burned out, cranky, and unable to keep up with my toddler. My skin started rapidly aging and I couldn’t lose the postpartum weight.
Through IHPI - Integrative Health Practitioner Institute - I discovered the truth to health that I didn’t know existed.
Everything truly comes down to 2 core reasons:
imbalances & toxicities.
I was able to:
lose 30+ pounds
(back to my healthy weight!)reverse my neuropathy
clear the brain fog
get rid of skin bumps
& feel my energy return.
Skin is the slowest to recover, but the aging has reversed and I am slowly smoothing out my wrinkles and clearing up the dark skin patches!
Read on to find what I learned,
the steps I took to find my way back to health,
and what I offer to help others find their way to a
HAPPY HEALTHY Postpartum.
Postpartum Depletion
After pregnancy and childbirth, a woman’s body is often left depleted of key nutrients due to the demands of growing a baby, potential blood loss, breastfeeding, and stress. Many mom’s are aware of essential vitamins, but we can also be be depleted in minerals, which give the body life and energy - they run the electrical charge in your body!
Here are the most common mineral deficiencies seen in the postpartum period:
1. Iron
Why it's low: Blood loss during delivery + increased needs from pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Symptoms: Fatigue, dizziness, hair loss, brain fog, pale skin, shortness of breath.
2. Zinc
Why it's low: Zinc is crucial for immune function and tissue healing; it's heavily used during pregnancy and lost in breast milk.
Symptoms: Poor wound healing, lowered immunity, taste/smell changes, skin issues, postpartum depression.
3. Magnesium
Why it's low: Magnesium is depleted by stress, breastfeeding, and hormonal shifts.
Symptoms: Anxiety, muscle cramps, insomnia, irritability, headaches.
4. Calcium
Why it's low: Needed in large amounts for fetal bone development and lactation, depleted by stress.
Symptoms: Bone pain, muscle cramps, brittle nails, numbness/tingling, mood swings.
5. Selenium
Why it's low: Required for thyroid hormone production and antioxidant defense; easily depleted postpartum.
Symptoms: Thyroid imbalance, fatigue, brain fog, weakened immunity.
6. Sodium & Potassium (electrolytes)
Why it's low: Hormonal shifts and increased fluid demands (especially if breastfeeding).
Symptoms: Dizziness, fatigue, poor hydration, muscle weakness, brain fog.
Hormone Imbalances
After birth, hormone levels like estrogen and progesterone drop drastically. While some hormone shifts stabilize within 6–12 weeks, full hormonal rebalance can take 6 months to a year or more, especially without support.
Here are the most common symptoms seen due to hormone imbalances in the postpartum period:
Fatigue or Exhaustion
Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Depression
Weight retention or Difficulty Losing Weight
Sleep Disturbances or Insomnia
Hair Thinning or Hair Loss
Low Libido
Brain Fog (aka “mom brain”)
Irregular or heavy periods (once they return)
Dry skin or vaginal dryness
Rapid Aging
Gut Imbalances
Your digestive system does more than break down food - it impacts your immunity, energy, and even your mood.
You may have heard of the gut-brain axis, it’s the hot topic these days! The truth is that many gut imbalances have been overlooked by conventional care, yet they can have far reaching effects on our health
The most common issues causing gut imbalances are:
1. Bacterial or Yeast (such as Candida) overgrowth
2. Parasites or Toxic bacteria
3. Toxic Exposure (metals, pesticides, plastics)
4. Chronic Stress
Gut imbalances can drive many postpartum symptoms. After childbirth, the gut can become more vulnerable due to stress, antibiotics, and/or hormone shifts. This can lead to bloating, fatigue, mood swings, nutrient malabsorption, and even worsen hormone imbalances by disrupting estrogen detox and increasing inflammation.
Healing the gut is key to restoring energy, mood, and hormone harmony postpartum.
The good news:
Your gut wants to heal. You just need the right support.
Here’s where to start:
1. Remove inflammatory foods
2. Support digestion (enzymes)
3. Rebalance yeast (Candida) or Bacterial imbalances
4. Clear out toxic bacteria & parasites
5. Repair the gut lining
6. Support with probiotics
Toxic buildup
Supporting gentle detoxification can help moms remove these toxins and rebalance their health.
Here are some of the top natural detox methods that are gentle yet effective:
Prioritize clean, whole foods with plenty of fiber to support daily elimination.
Stay hydrated with filtered water to flush toxins through the kidneys.
Support liver health with foods rich in sulfur, like garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables.
Sweat regularly through exercise or gentle sauna use (with medical clearance postpartum).
Maintain regular bowel movements to prevent toxin reabsorption.
Support gut health with probiotics and fermented foods.
Deep breathing and stress reduction to decrease the burden on the adrenals.
Get good sleep, since the body does most of its repair and detox overnight.
Reduce toxin exposures at the source by choosing low-tox personal care, cleaning, and food storage products.
Dry brushing - help move the lymphatic system, which removes toxins.
Rebounding - also helps the lymphatic system keep moving!
Toxins from food, water, air, and personal care products can build up in the body over time, especially if detox pathways are sluggish during pregnancy and postpartum.
Common toxins include
heavy metals (like mercury, aluminum and lead)
pesticides
plastics (like BPA)
flame retardants
mold toxins
& bacterial or Candida overgrowth
These chemicals can disrupt hormones, stress the liver, and inflame the gut, leading to postpartum symptoms such as:
fatigue
brain fog
mood swings
poor milk supply
trouble losing weight.
Now that you know the WHY, what can you DO?
3 key steps to jumpstart your way to your Happy Healthy:
1. At Home Lab Testing
2. Commit to a 21-Day Detox or Elimination Diet
3. Make a few Lifestyle adjustments to fit YOUR life and support optimal internal balance
Start Here:
Commit to a 21-Day Detox!
Join my FREE FB Group as we spend one month completing a Detox or Elimination Diet.
The FB community gives us accountability, support, and inspiration!
Next Group Starts August 1st. You’ll need one week to prep.
Join my practice!
The Postpartum Support Package is designed to help you rebalance and find your way to a happy, healthy life that you want for both you and your kids.
Includes:
(1) HTMA lab test which shows your essential mineral levels & heavy metal toxicities
A personalized Wellness Plan based off your personal symptoms, lifestyle, and lab results
4 months of support & guidance through a Detox or Elimination Diet, health Protocols, and Wellness Plan Implementation
Text & Email Support
suggested add-ons would be the Organic Acids Test & The Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test
your package may vary depending on what stage of Postpartum you are in. The OAT and HTMA can be taken while nursing. The Stress, Mood & MetabolismTest would be most beneficial 3 weeks post-nursing.
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Not sure what’s the best fit for you, or have more questions?
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