Pregnancy & Postpartum
Profound endocrine, immune, and structural remodeling with lasting effects.
Environment changes
- Immune tolerance shift
- Cardiovascular volume expansion
- Microbiome changes
- Sleep disruption (often severe postpartum)
Key considerations
- Nutrient needs increase (folate, iron, DHA, protein)
- Mental health monitoring (postpartum depression/anxiety)
- Pelvic floor and structural recovery
- Thyroid function can shift postpartum