# 103 | 5 Reasons Your Body is Still Inflamed Postpartum — And What to Do About It

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Published: 2026-06-08T06:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com/e/5-reasons-postpartum-inflammation-how-to-eat-against-it/
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You're exhausted. Your joints ache. You feel puffy. Your digestion is off. And everyone keeps telling you this is just part of being a mom. But what if your body has been trying to tell you something — and it has a name? In this episode, Val breaks down the 5 real reasons your body is still inflamed postpartum — and exactly what to eat to start turning it around. This one connects a lot of dots. In this episode: Why postpartum inflammation is not weakness — it's physiology Why postpartum doesn't end at 6 weeks (the 1-3 year window nobody talks about) The 5 main drivers: birth recovery, sleep deprivation, chronic stress, nutrient depletion, and autoimmunity What functional labs to ask for and when (CBC, iron, ferritin, B12, folate, D3, thyroid, hsCRP) Why eating raw salads soon after birth may be making things worse The gut-inflammation connection (70-80% of your immune system lives in your gut) Anti-inflammatory foods to prioritize — and what to limit How to identify food reactions you didn't know you were having Your one action item to walk away with this week Links mentioned: 🎁 Free 3-Day Balanced Meal Plan: https://wellnessbyval.kit.com/mealplan 🧪 Functional Lab Review: https://wellnessbyval.com/labs Connect with Val: 📱 Instagram: @wellnessbyval_ 🌐 wellnessbyval.com ➡️ Loved this episode? Share it + leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🤎 💬 Got a question for the show?! Leave me a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/newsletter

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