*Please note: We experienced some sound difficulties on Amanda's end, so please reach out if you need anything clarified.*
In todays episode we speak with naturopath Amanda Astrop about her experience as a first time mum and how being a naturopath assisted her postpartum journey, also educating us on how we can care for ourselves through nourishing foods, herbs and healthy sleep habits.
Amanda had an interesting start to motherhood with an unexpectedly quick labour in her home with her partner. The safe arrival of their baby was short-lived as they discovered he had low oxygen levels, requiring transfer to hospital and admission into the Special Care Nursery. We chatted about the turbulent feelings involved in a situation like this and also touched on how it affected those first few days as a mum. Amanda eventually found out that she had a Pelvic Floor Organ Prolapse and she openly speaks about the process involved with finding out and treating it. She touches on a drop in milk supply due to stress and also chats about PP Depletion.
After we chat about Amanda's postpartum experience we dive into the world of Naturopathy and how it can assist you with your postpartum journey. Through foods, herbs, warming drinks and supplements, Amanda educates us on all the wonderful things to include in your every day diet and routine. We chat about PMS, PP depletion, energy boosting, gut health and what type of blood tests you should be getting with your GP after birth.
This episode is our final guest episode for the season and we feel so nurtured and held after this one. We hope you do too and again, if you need anything clarified you can contact us.
As always, if you would like to come and chat with us on the podcast as a mum or profession you can reach us via the details below:
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If you would like to discover the wonderful resources and naturopathy services that Amanda offers, you can access them via her instagram:
IG: @amanda_astrop