Postpartum Provider Press
Postpartum Provider Press is your weekly, no-fluff rallying cry for transforming postpartum care from the inside out. We dive into the real-world challenges and triumphs of holistic practice, sparking inspiration through powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical resources. You’ll find rotating features on industry news, masterclasses, book recommendations, and community highlights—all crafted to sharpen your expertise and nourish your soul. Join us, and be part of a growing movement that’s redefining what’s possible in this field—one conversation at a time.
Why mothers suddenly can't tolerate foods
In Today's Issue:
The postpartum gut changes nobody warns you about
Why "eat whatever you want" creates the inflammation that shouldn't exist
How to support compromised digestion instead of overwhelming it
Postpartum snack guide at the end!
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Dec 17, 2025
The "no restrictions" advice that's keeping postpartum guts inflamed
In Today's Issue:
Why "eat whatever you want postpartum" ignores gut physiology
What traditional cultures knew about preparing dairy and gluten
Why the conversation is always about baby, never about maternal recovery
Bonus downloads for you at the end!
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Dec 10, 2025
The 300-500 calorie advice is starving mothers
In Today's Issue:
The absurd origins of postpartum calorie recommendations (hint: based entirely on male bodies)
What mothers actually need (you won't believe this!)
Why "bouncing back" is keeping 80% of mothers depleted
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Dec 03, 2025
Why "show me the science" is harming mothers
In Today's Issue:
Why profitable research gets funded and life-saving research doesn't
The male bias that's been shaping women's healthcare since forever
Why your grandmother's wisdom is dismissed as worthless
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BLACK FRIDAY!
I've been getting lots of questions about this in my inbox... yes, ...
Nov 19, 2025
The missing partner in postpartum care
In Today's Issue:
What happens when we sideline partners from postpartum support
Why "happy wife, happy life" is actually about masculine leadership
The men's group solution nobody's talking about (+ bonus video how-to!)
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"The cost is anxiety."
That's what Eric Stein said when I asked him wha...
Nov 12, 2025
We normalized intrusive thoughts. Now let's fix what's causing them.
In Today's Issue:
Why "intrusive thoughts are normal" without context is failing mothers
The neuroscience behind why brilliant maternal brains become dysfunctional
What your assessment is missing that keeps clients stuck in the spiral
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80% of postpartum mothers experience intrusive thoughts.
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Nov 05, 2025
Why "more fiber" advice might be hurting pp moms
In Today's Issue:
The microbiome conversation that's missing something critical
What my grandmother knew that modern nutrition forgot
Something big is coming (what's your guess?!)
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I've been hearing this advice everywhere lately: "Postpartum mothers need more fiber for microbiome diversity."
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Oct 29, 2025
The invisible burden destroying women's health
In Today's Issue:
Why anxiety and low milk supply might actually be cognitive overload
The mental load patterns every provider needs to recognize
How 200 decisions before 9am creates physical symptoms
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A lactation consultant came to me about a client with dropping milk supply.
Mom was eating ...
Oct 22, 2025
The inflammation no one's treating (and why it's causing "depression")
In Today's Issue:
Why postpartum depression might actually be your immune system screaming for help
The inflammatory cascade that psychiatry completely ignores
What happens when we treat the root cause instead of the symptoms
Plus, a new lacation partnership!
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Here's what nobody tells you abo...
Oct 15, 2025
When "postpartum depression" isn't actually depression
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In Today's Issue:
The gap between mental health diagnosis...
Oct 08, 2025
Does collaboration really work in the perinatal field?
In Today's Issue:
Why "little fish in big ocean" thinking limits your impact
The competition culture that's hurting providers and mothers
Why feeling "beat up" by colleagues is more common than you think
How collaboration becomes your competitive advantage
My collaboration framework for you to d...
Oct 01, 2025
Why "where's the study?" is the wrong question for postpartum care
In Today's Issue:
Why traditional research methods fail postpartum mothers
How we're building evidence beyond what journals will publish
The uncomfortable truth about what actually drives postpartum studies
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"Where's the study?"
I hear this constantly when I present comprehensive approaches t...
Sep 24, 2025
Postpartum Provider Press
Postpartum Provider Press is your weekly, no-fluff rallying cry for transforming postpartum care from the inside out. We dive into the real-world challenges and triumphs of holistic practice, sparking inspiration through powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical resources. You’ll find rotating features on industry news, masterclasses, book recommendations, and community highlights—all crafted to sharpen your expertise and nourish your soul. Join us, and be part of a growing movement that’s redefining what’s possible in this field—one conversation at a time.