Functional Nutrition for Postpartum — Healing the Hormonal Imbalance

Published by Anushka Gokani, Mom & Baby Functional Nutrition Coach

The postpartum period is a functional medicine case study in itself — depleted nutrient stores, cortisol dysregulation, and inflammation.

Core Functional Medicine Principles:

• Address root causes — nutritional deficiencies, sleep deprivation, inflammation

• Replenish key nutrients: Iron, B12, Omega-3s, Zinc, Magnesium

• Gut restoration: 70% of serotonin is made in the gut, impacting mood

Food as Medicine Approach:

✅ Bone broths for gut healing

✅ Choline-rich foods for brain and liver function

✅ Blood sugar balance to reduce mood swings

Functional Insight:Postpartum depression correlates with omega-3 deficiency and gut dysbiosis (Institute for Functional Medicine, 2019).