Postnatal

Look for these three key nutrients:

• Methylfolate: Helps support healthy brain development and influences mood, sleep, memory, and more.
• Iron: Supplies oxygen to the body and the brain by attaching to red blood cells. It supports red blood cell production energy, and attention span.
• Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12): Important for brain and central nervous system development. It is needed to make serotonin. Serotonin affects mood, sleep, memory, and more. It is also needed for your body’s energy production.

These nutrients are essential for postnatal health support and meeting the postpartum nutrient needs of new moms.

Postnatal vitamins, like our Mama Bird Postnatal Multi+, are formulated for the period of time after having a baby and for nutrition for breastfeeding moms.

There are a few differences between the Mama Bird Prenatal Multi+ and the Mama Bird Postnatal Multi+. Since nausea and a slower digestive system are no longer an issue, the herbal blend in the prenatal has been replaced by an organic wellness blend. The wellness blend provides vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients that help support the demands of being a new mother.

Since mothers are no longer supporting the baby in the womb, their bodies no longer need the higher amounts of methylfolate needed for their baby's brain development. The amount of methylfolate has been decreased to 600 mcg, which is 100% of the daily value for women.

Methylation is the production of methyl groups, which your body needs for a vibrantly healthy life. It is the “central control dial of life.” Methyl groups turn your body systems on and off and help it function properly.

Your body takes the food you eat and converts it into methyl groups. This takes time and energy, and sometimes your body can’t do this properly, especially if you are under stress. When you take methylated vitamins, your body doesn’t have to work extra hard to change the vitamins or food you eat into a version with methyl groups. This process is particularly beneficial for meeting your postpartum nutrient needs.

Taking postnatal vitamins and postpartum recovery supplements ensures your body gets the postnatal health support it needs.

The American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends taking postnatal vitamins for as long as you are breastfeeding. Some experts recommend continuing beyond that time, especially if you are planning another pregnancy. Your body will be better prepared for your next pregnancy if you maintain high levels of important nutrients.

Yes, it’s okay to take postnatal vitamins while breastfeeding. It’s not only okay, it’s a good idea. 

The best vitamins for new moms help by supporting your body’s ability to produce milk, supporting milk supply to keep up with your baby’s demand. Nutrition for breastfeeding moms also supports your overall health while helping you provide for your baby.