Postpartum Depletion: You Weren't Recovered

At six weeks postpartum, one appointment clears you, for exercise, for sex, for going back to being a regular patient. Here's what that visit doesn't check: iron, thyroid, your copper to zinc ratio, B12, vitamin D, the nutrient stores your body spent nine months redirecting to someone else. Dr. Kelley Reis breaks down why postpartum depletion is so often missed, the copper shift that can leave new mothers feeling wired and flat at the same time, and why postpartum thyroiditis, which affects at least 4 percent of postpartum women, gets mistaken for depression far more often than it gets ruled out. She also covers what a real postpartum workup would actually include, and why "you'll bounce back once the baby sleeps" isn't a diagnosis. If you've been told this is just what motherhood feels like, and it's been months, this episode is for you. You, Restored is hosted by Dr. Kelley Reis, Naturopathic Physician and founder of Liberty Natural Wellness — a fully virtual direct-care practice rooted in nervous system regulation, gut health, and hormones. Learn more at libertynaturalwellness.com