The 5 Simple Steps to Heal Postpartum Anxiety While Breastfeeding
Postpartum Anxiety While Breastfeeding
I've taken a long break from YouTube to recover from Lyme and its co-infections, which taught me so much about regulating our nervous system. I hope to share all that information with you on this channel. One discovery was that I have one of the MTHFR SNPs that affect health and detoxification pathways. If you have this MTHFR gene, you might struggle with processing folate and B vitamins. Many of my clients have this. Gary Brecka from 10X Health suggests that if you have anxiety and the MTHFR gene, you might experience these three symptoms:
You have had anxiety on and off your entire life.
You can't pinpoint why you have anxiety.
SSRIs make you feel flat.
If we support the gene, we can reduce symptoms. Many women prefer not to take medication, or the medication makes them feel worse. If you want to get to the root cause, the gene is one piece of the puzzle, along with nervous system regulation.
Postpartum Anxiety Natural Treatment
In the Present Mama, my online course, we cover these five things:
Diet and Regulating Your Blood Sugar: Use the Protein + Fat + Fiber framework for each meal. Examples include an egg with coconut oil and spinach for breakfast, or salmon with olive oil and quinoa for dinner. It's challenging to eat well when sleep-deprived, so include your partner or friends in meal preparation.
Supplements: Choose the correct supplements for your body. Consider methylated B vitamins and include folate in your diet. Check out Dr. Ben Lynch's book "Dirty Genes" for more insights.
Natural Remedies for Postpartum Anxiety
Botanicals: Learn which herbs are safe while breastfeeding. We cover herbs for your nervous system, anxiety, and depression.
Healing Insomnia and Sleep: A 10-step audio guide in the Present Mama course addresses how to manage sleep disturbances.
Nervous System Regulation: This involves exercises to soothe your vagus nerve and self-soothe, especially if you've experienced trauma or are constantly busy.
If you'd like access to the course, join my Five-Day Anxiety Relief Challenge. Each day you'll receive valuable information about healing your body naturally.
I'd love to know what you want to learn about next. Comment below with your requests, and I'll be sure to create content for you. Thank you!
Conclusion
xo
Tara
Reference:
Do you have postpartum anxiety? https://youtu.be/EUA8oXc0K0w
NEW Postpartum supplements: https://youtu.be/LomAczf_Vl4
Dirty genes: https://amzn.to/459xUaT
