Ayurveda and Postpartum Nutrition

Nurturing the New Mother: Postpartum Nutrition Essentials

Join Rachel Redmond for an enriching workshop that delves into the principles of postpartum nutrition guided by the time-honored practices of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This workshop will cover essential aspects of nourishing the postpartum body and mind, blending Eastern medicine wisdom with modern nutritional science to support a mother’s recovery after birth.

Key topics include:

1. Supporting Gentle Digestion: Learn why digestion is considered fragile after birth and discover the best warm, easy-to-digest foods to promote healing and comfort.
2. Meeting Elevated Nutritional Needs: Understand the heightened nutritional and caloric demands of the postpartum period, necessary for soft tissue healing, fluid replenishment, and breast milk production.
3. The Power of Community Nourishment: Explore the vital role of community in providing emotional and nutritional support to new mothers and how to create a supportive environment in modern settings.
4. Enhancing Digestion with Herbs and Spices: Discover how Ayurvedic and Chinese herbs and spices can be used to support digestion and boost metabolism during early postpartum recovery.
5. Navigating Food Restrictions with Care: Discuss the cultural significance of postpartum food restrictions, the importance of balance, and how to avoid unnecessary dietary limitations.
6. Decoding Infant Fussiness: Gain insight into the complexities of infant fussiness and understand why a mother's diet is often blamed, along with practical approaches to managing allergies and intolerances while breastfeeding.
7. Oxytocin's Role in Digestion and Stress Relief: Learn about the connection between oxytocin, the "love hormone," and its impact on digestion, stress, and overall postpartum wellness.

This workshop offers practical tools and knowledge to empower new mothers, partners, spouses, and caregivers in nurturing the postpartum body. Together, we’ll honor the traditions of Eastern medicine while embracing modern nutritional practices for a holistic approach to postpartum care.