Library — Postnatal

Most moms understand the importance of prenatal vitamins during baby’s development. But once you’ve welcomed your new baby and are beginning to adjust to postpartum life, where do vitamins fit in and how do they affect breastfeeding?

Prenatal vitamins? You were on top of those. But, postnatal vitamins? Many women don’t think to change to them or discontinue use of natal vitamins at this oh-so important time. Now that your baby is born, your body is in need of some different nutrients. These provide benefits like post-pregnancy support, immune support, and lactation support for you and your baby. When starting your postnatal journey, look for supplements that include these ingredients:  Folate Since mothers are no longer supporting the baby in the womb, their bodies no longer need the higher amounts of methylfolate needed for their baby's neurodevelopment...

Do you feel that your brain has changed? During pregnancy? After baby? Is mom brain real? New neuroscience research reveals that mom brain, also called “baby brain” is not only a real thing, but that there are beneficial reasons a woman’s brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum.