34 - Deep Healing Requires Deep Roots with Nutritionalist Brittany Fox

The Best Birth Podcast

Brittany Fox, a nutritional therapy practitioner, discusses postpartum depletion and hormone health. She emphasizes the importance of replenishing the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as taking a holistic approach to overall health. Brittany provides practical solutions for moms to feel great, including focusing on nutrition, testing for nutrient deficiencies, and supporting the nervous system. She also highlights the significance of being mindful of movement and exercise during the postpartum period. Spending time in nature and disconnecting from technology are additional strategies for regulating the nervous system and promoting hormone balance.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Postpartum Depletion and Hormone Health
03:24 Understanding Postpartum Depletion
08:09 Nourishment and Nutrition During Pregnancy
14:46 Practical Solutions for Postpartum Replenishment
25:43 The Healing Power of Nature and Disconnecting from Technology

RESOURCES
More Than a Body
The First Forty Days
Prenatal Vitamin
Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage into Motherhood by Molly Caro May:
Book Quote - "This is an ancient call from our first mothers to connect to our bodies—for our own good and for the good of humanity."
Postnatal Depletion Cure
Real Food Pregnancy