Today’s topic is postnatal depletion.

We are going to explore the miracle of building and birthing a baby - the resources required, the sacrifices that are made in the process and the nourishing traditions that we have lost in a modern, western society for postpartum care.

This episode covers:

• What is Postnatal Depletion?

• Is this a new phenomenon?

• What are the signs, symptoms and risk factors?

And finally, a question from our audience: can I prevent postnatal depletion?

Postnatal depletion questionnaire found here. See Page 2 for score:

1. Score 20 or more: Postnatal depletion very likely
2. Score 15 to 19: Postnatal depletion likely 
3. Score below 15: Postnatal depletion unlikely

Postnatal care: https://www.luxecare.co.nz/