The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss & The Dangers of "Bouncing Back" EP 198

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The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss & The Dangers of "Bouncing Back"

Society loves to push postpartum weight loss tips and quick-fix solutions like having a “postpartum weight loss meal plan” or postpartum weight loss supplements, and it’s no secret there's postpartum weight loss threads all over Reddit and other online forums. But we believe these approaches often hurt more than they help and can be incredibly damaging to the mental health of moms around the world.. This episode dives deep into the truth about postpartum weight retention—why it’s a biologically protective mechanism and how stress, hormones, and societal pressures can derail recovery.

If you’ve encountered moms frustrated by this narrative and you’re ready for a new more holistic and healthy approach to the conversation around postpartum weight, postpartum body , this episode will be a breath of fresh air for you with tons of clarity, and science backed strategies and perspective shifts. This isn’t about dress sizes—it’s about creating a postpartum care culture that values nourishment, rest, and true health.
If you’re a provider ready to ditch harmful weight-centric narratives and shift the conversation toward holistic postpartum healing, this episode is a must-listen.

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KEY TIME STAMPS:

00:02: Exploring the societal pressures around postpartum weight and weight loss timelines.

04:39: The science behind weight retention as a protective biological mechanism.

06:46: Why dieting, calorie-cutting, fasting and intense exercise can backfire for postpartum moms during postpartum recovery.

10:59: The power of language in reframing postpartum health narratives and how providers can replace outdated "postpartum weight loss tips" with more supportive, empowering language.

12:31: Practical ways providers can support holistic postpartum healing.

16:33: Understanding the links between stress, hormones, weight retention and postpartum healing.

21:08: Advocacy tips for dismantling harmful societal norms like the “bounce back culture” in postpartum care and focusing on healthier postpartum care.

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Capíttulos

1. The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss & The Dangers of "Bouncing Back" EP 198 (00:00:00)

2. Redefining Postpartum Wellness Narrative (00:00:02)

3. Empowering Postpartum Wellness Conversations (00:10:59)