Foods That Help You Heal: Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding, and Mental Wellness

  Did you know that after birth, your placenta leaves behind a wound the size of a large dinner plate? In this nourishing and insightful episode, Gianna sits down with postpartum specialist Samantha Franceschini to explore what most new moms aren’t told about recovery: the power of food, rest, and gentle support. Together, they unpack the physiological changes that occur after childbirth, how under-eating can hinder healing, and why warm, nutrient-dense meals are essential for both physical and mental wellness. Whether you’re expecting, recovering, or supporting a postpartum mom, this conversation will change the way you view the fourth trimester. What You’ll Learn 💡 🥣 Why warm, broth-based meals are more healing than cold salads postpartum🧠 How nutrition directly impacts postpartum anxiety and depression🍼 Why breastfeeding moms need more calories—not fewer❌ The common postpartum nutrition mistakes that can delay healing🌿 Practical food prep tips to nourish your body and mind in early motherhood🛐 How affirmations and self-compassion support recovery just as much as food     FIND AUTOIMMUNE BABE 💻 Websiteautoimmunebabe.com 🎁 Free GuideHow to Heal Alongside Medication 📸 YouTubeautoimmune.babe.podcast 🎙️ Subscribe to The Autoimmune Babe PodcastListen on Spotify 🎥 Watch the WorkshopHow to Increase Your Odds of Remission