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When I was newly postpartum, I suspected that my body would need some serious replenishing, but was told that just taking a daily multivitamin would probably do the job. When I pressed the issue, I heard that it would be fine to continue my prenatal vitamins for a while, but didn’t get any other helpful advice. It turns out my instincts were right. A woman’s body requires tremendous support during the postpartum time, but there has been very little specific support available, until now!
I had a wonderful interview with Stephanie and Dr. Raffelock last Tuesday on The Mommy-Muse Is In show. Tune in to the archives to hear what they have to say.
Here is just a taste of some of the great information at www.SoundForumulas.com :
“A baby’s body is formed entirely of nutrients donated by the mother’s body. If there is a lack of vital nutrients, the mother’s body is the first one that is deprived because her developing baby is Mother Nature’s priority. All mothers need to consciously replenish their lost nutritional and energetic reserves during the postpartum period. If this isn’t done, they might end up spending the rest of their lives wondering why they “just haven’t felt the same since the baby was born.”
The energy demands of caring for a newborn can further drain and deplete the mother’s nutrient reserves, especially if she is breastfeeding and sleep–deprived. If a woman has lost a great deal of blood while birthing her baby, the need for replenishing the nutritional components of blood is even more critical. Women who undergo Cesarean section also need to restore nutrient reserves; not only have they become mothers, they have had to have major surgery in the process. Women who don’t replenish key nutrients might experience light–headedness and throbbing headaches, along with extreme fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression.
A new mother is also faced with the stress of integrating the intense needs of a new baby into her lifestyle while tending to her mate and perhaps other children and returning to work. All of these responsibilities that women – and those who are cared for by them – have taken for granted for millennia demand high–quality nutrients. Our food supply presently contains only half the nutrients that food contained in the 1940s due to the nutrient depletions in our soil. This fact makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for a mother to fully replenish the nutrient reserves her body donated to make her baby’s body solely from the food she eats. Eating highly refined and processed “junk” foods further depletes vital nutrients, which deepens the need to replenish postnatal nutrients even more.
Every physiologic process in the human body depends upon nutrients. The most important time to consciously replenish postpartum nutrient reserves begins immediately after giving birth and extends to 24 months postpartum. The failure to do this often sets the stage for chronic health problems that may last for decades. A high potency postnatal nutrient program is now essential to help a postpartum woman replenish her nutrient reserves.
Postpartum nutritional depletion can cause a physiological despair that is far too often misdiagnosed as a mental/emotional despair. This is a medical short–sightedness that needs to change. A postnatal nutrient recovery program should be the very first thing a doctor thinks of and prescribes for postpartum women presenting these symptoms; especially with women who have no history of despair, hopelessness, anxiousness, sleeplessness, or fatigue prior to giving birth. Continuing to take a high quality, comprehensive postnatal nutrient program can also help determine if there is truly a need for pharmaceutical antidepressant support or if replenishing nutrients are sufficient.
If one does need the assistance of antidepressant drugs, it is important to note that these drugs contain no nutrients, so the need to replenish postpartum nutrient reserves still exists and should be addressed. This can also aid and prevent other postpartum health problems. The need for high potency postnatal nutrients is greater now than ever before because the pace of life keeps getting faster, more complex and stressful.
A high quality postnatal nutrient program should be an integral part of the pregnancy recovery program required for all postpartum women to fully replenish their nutrient reserves. This can assist new mothers to not only regain their health and prevent later health problems, but also to allow her the best chance of happily raising her family and having other healthy pregnancies and healthy children if desired.” ~ Dr. Dean Raffelock
I encourage every postpartum woman, and every person who loves them, to check out www.SoundForumulas.com. I certainly wish I had known about the After Baby Boost system after the births of my children! The Raffelocks have tremendous integrity, and have dedicated their lives to making a difference in the lives of mothers everywhere. Their website is rich with information and the best quality nutritional resources. They are also the first company to be awarded the Mommy-Muse.com Seal of Approval. Give yourself the nutritional support you need and your body will reward you with greater energy, improved mood and clarity of thought!
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