The First 365: What does a dietitian want all new parents to know? with Renee Jennings, women’s nutrition expert

For this episode of our Newborn Mini Series, The First 365, we speak to Renee Jennings, a dietitian, mum of two and women’s health nutrition expert, to ask what are the TOP 5 things all new parents should know about postpartum nutrition. Renee cuts through the noise of the nutrition world to give us research-backed, bite-sized (pun intended) facts and tips for newborn mums. We discuss…

• Focusing on eating enough rather than eating ‘perfectly’
• The huge nutrient requirements needed to heal and nurture our bodies and babies
• Easy ideas for nutritious snacks and ways to boost nutrients in meals
• Postpartum is not the season for weightloss
• Does breastfeeding make you lose weight?
• The importance of supplements when you’re postpartum
• Postpartum depletion
• How do you know if you are depleted?
• Ask for help if you’re not feeling well
• Moving from deficient to within range to optimal
• Is protein over-hyped? 
• The power of fibre

Links mentioned:

• Get Renee’s book, Nurture the Seed
• Book a consultation with Renee here

This episode and The First 365 Newborn Mini Series is proudly sponsored by Bonds, the brand that's been dressing little ones for generations. 

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