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21. The first 40 days after birth and food (with Catherine Chong APD)

May 11, 2022 • Season 2 • Episode 21

Recovery during the first 40 days after birth can be a whirlwind while you're adjusting to newborn life. There are lots of ideas about how to nourish your body during this time, so we're joined by Catherine Chong (Accredited Practising Dietitian) to delve deep into the first 40 days. What should you really eat? We cover the confinement diet, what the evidence says to nourish your body and her personal cultural experience.

In this episode, we cover:

Catherine's birth story
What is first 40 days / confinement period?
The three reasons for the first 40 days (confinement period)
What actually happens in first 40 days?
Stages of the confinement diet
Potential risks during first 40 days
Catherine's top 3 foods for the first 40 days
The most important thing to focus on with food!

We also discuss the recommended serves for breastfeeding women in Australia.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth, expert prenatal and postnatal dietitian: www.lanahirth.com

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.