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Here’s the truth: 1 in 3 women will develop an autoimmune condition after giving birth, and hardly anyone in modern medicine is talking about it.
What if the “normal” symptoms of postpartum—fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, brain fog—are actually the earliest signs of autoimmune disease and red flags that your client’s body is waving, begging for help?
Today we’re busting the myths around postpartum recovery and diving into the root causes of autoimmune disorders in new mothers. If you're a provider still telling clients “this is just postpartum,” it’s time for a reality check. We talk about nutrient depletion, leaky gut, inflammation, unresolved trauma, and why functional postpartum care is the only path forward if we want to stop the rise of chronic illness in mothers. If you’re still telling clients “this is just postpartum,” it’s time to listen in—because this conversation will change how you practice.
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Key Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction to the silent postpartum autoimmune crisis
01:00 – Normalized symptoms vs. early signs of disease
04:20 – What’s normal postpartum and what’s not
06:18 – Miranda’s personal experience with ulcerative colitis
09:21 – Root causes of postpartum autoimmune disorders
10:34 – Nutrient depletion and immune dysregulation
11:38 – Trauma, nervous system imbalance, and gut health
13:50 – Environmental toxins and stress
15:39 – Genetic myths and epigenetics
16:30 – Reversing autoimmune disease: What’s possible?
18:12 – Why most providers miss the signs
20:12 – Why this matters for the future of postpartum care
21:03 – Get on the Postpartum Provider Press Newsletter
NEXT STEPS:
- 🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
- 🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
- 🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
- 👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
- 📱Connect on Instagram!
- 📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
- Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
Chapters
1. The Silent Postpartum Autoimmune Crisis (00:00:00)
2. Normalizing Warning Signs in Motherhood (00:05:56)
3. My Personal Autoimmune Journey (00:09:13)
4. Key Factors Triggering Autoimmune Disease (00:11:50)
5. Healing Is Possible: Beyond Conventional Medicine (00:16:43)
6. Join the Movement for Better Care (00:21:42)
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