February 18, 2025

53. How Nutrition and Sleep Can Transform Your Postpartum Journey with Laura Van Luven, RN, PHN, NC-BC

36 minutes

If you’re navigating postpartum life and feel stuck in survival mode, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Laura Van Luven opens up about her experience raising five kids, including twins, and how nutrition transformed her postpartum recovery. Get ready to take notes on sleep tips, sustainable postpartum eating, and giving yourself grace.

Prioritizing nutrition and sleep can truly transform your postpartum experience—just like it did for Laura and her family. Remember, small changes lead to big wins, and every mom’s journey is unique. If you’re ready to feel more energized and in control of your health, tune in to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast, and check out the free workshop linked below. You’ve got this, mama! 💪✨

You can check out Laura's blog here!

Here's a sneak peek:

[1:13] Laura introduction

[3:50] How nutrition played a role her last postpartum experience and how it has impacted her family

[16:10] Twin pregnancy, breastfeeding and postpartum experience

[22:52] Sleep consulting and help families with sleep

[27:08] Sleep tips for single babies and multiple babies

[32:45] Last minute tips on motherhood

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