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Foods That Help You Heal: Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding, and Mental Wellness
Season 2
Did you know that after birth, your placenta leaves behind a wound the size of a large dinner plate?
In this nourishing and insightful episode, Gianna sits down with postpartum specialist Samantha Franceschini to explore what most new moms aren’t told about recovery: the power of food, rest, and gentle support. Together, they unpack the physiological changes that occur after childbirth, how under-eating can hinder healing, and why warm, nutrient-dense meals are essential for both physical and mental wellness.
Whether you’re expecting, recovering, or supporting a postpartum mom, this conversation will change the way you view the fourth trimester.
What You’ll Learn 💡
🥣 Why warm, broth-based meals are more healing than cold salads postpartum
🧠 How nutrition directly impacts postpartum anxiety and depression
🍼 Why breastfeeding moms need more calories—not fewer
❌ The common postpartum nutrition mistakes that can delay healing
🌿 Practical food prep tips to nourish your body and mind in early motherhood
🛐 How affirmations and self-compassion support recovery just as much as food
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