Postpartum & Prenatal Nutrition
Let us help you dial in your nutrition, aleviate your symptoms and have you feeling your best.
Nutrition consultations are offered virtually in the state of Wisconsin.
Insurance may cover the cost of your visit.
Please visit our insurance page for more details.
Why postpartum & prenatal
nutrition matters
Our modern world is failing mothers. The profound physical, emotional, and hormonal changes of pregnancy are often minimized, and postpartum care is rushed, with pressure to “get your body and life back.” Yet nearly 1 in 3 mothers experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, many without the comprehensive support they deserve.
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Pregnancy and birth—especially cesarean birth—can increase the risk of autoimmune conditions in the years that follow. Postpartum thyroiditis affects 5–10% of women, alongside conditions like Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. These outcomes reflect the immense stress on the maternal body and the need for informed, attentive care that focuses on replenishing the body with the nutrients it needs in the postpartum period.
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Food is more than fuel—it is foundational to hormone balance, mood, sleep, digestion, and immune health. Many enter pregnancy already depleted, and deficiencies can compound over time. Mothers deserve more than quick fixes; they deserve holistic, root-cause care that honors the interconnected nature of healing.
Nutrition Support can help with
Exhaustion & Fatigue
Exhaustion in the postpartum season is common. Fatigue is often compounded by nutritional depletion. Pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding significantly draw on key nutrients that support thyroid function, hormone regulation, blood sugar balance, and energy production at the cellular level. When these stores aren’t replenished, the body struggles to keep up leading to brain fog and deep fatigue.
Physical Recovery Pain
Postpartum recovery places significant demands on the body. When mothers are undernourished or depleted, healing can feel slower and discomfort more persistent. Intentional, nutrient-dense postpartum nutrition provides the building blocks the body needs to repair tissues, restore strength, and reduce inflammation supporting a smoother, more complete recovery with less pain along the way.
Mood Regulation
Nutrition plays a foundational role in postpartum mental health and mood regulation. After birth, hormone levels shift dramatically, and the body relies on adequate nutrients to support neurotransmitter production, stabilize blood sugar, and regulate the stress response. While nutrition is not a replacement for mental health care when needed, it is a powerful and often overlooked piece of comprehensive postpartum support.
Bloating
& Gas
Bloating and gas are often a sign that the digestive system needs gentle support not restriction. Pregnancy and birth can slow digestion, alter the microbiome, and increase stress hormones, all of which impact how efficiently we break down and absorb food. Rather than eliminating foods unnecessarily, a restorative, nutrient-dense approach helps the postpartum body heal, regulate digestion, and reduce discomfort from the inside out.
Hair
loss
Postpartum hair loss can feel alarming, but it is often a combination of normal hormonal shifts and underlying nutrient depletion. After birth, estrogen levels drop, triggering increased shedding several months later, but if nutrient stores are low, that shedding can feel more intense and prolonged. Some shedding is expected but, nutrition helps ensure the body has the resources it needs to recover fully including supporting strong, resilient hair.
Breastfeeding
Postpartum nutrition plays a meaningful role in supporting breastmilk supply by ensuring the body has the energy and nutrients required for milk production. Consistent meals that stabilize blood sugar help the body feel safe and supported to prioritize milk production. While many factors influence supply, nourishing the postpartum body well is a foundational and often overlooked piece of sustaining a healthy milk supply.
Meet our Registered Dietitian
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Emily Seltzner
MS, RDN, CD
From the start of my career, I knew I wanted to work closely with families of little ones. As a registered dietitian, I’ve supported individuals through a wide range of nutrition challenges, but my heart found its home in infant feeding and the postpartum period. During my time with WIC, I worked alongside breastfeeding parents, helping them navigate feeding decisions, pregnancy, and the many questions that arise in those early months.
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I understand how overwhelming it can feel to search for reliable, compassionate support especially during such a vulnerable season. My own breastfeeding journey with my son deepened that understanding, showing me firsthand how emotional and exhausting feeding challenges can be. That experience strengthened my commitment to creating a safe, judgment-free space where families feel heard, supported, and confident.
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I’m honored to be a Registered Dietitian and lactation student with Wisco Lactation. A team that played a meaningful role in my own journey. My goal is always to meet families where they are, honor their feeding goals, and walk alongside them with practical guidance and genuine care.
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Outside of work, I’m a “grandma at heart.” You’ll find me canning, baking, crafting, gardening, sipping coffee, spending time with family, or tending to our hobby farm.
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I can’t wait to meet you and be part of your story.
Highly recommend Wisco Lactation! Preparation for the appointment & the detailed, organized care plan that follows are extremely helpful. They were so knowledgeable, patient, and professional in assisting with all of all of my concerns. I left feeling more confident as a 2nd time breastfeeding mom & I’m so glad services like this exist in our area.
Kahla T.