Ep. 40 Healing Postpartum Autoimmunity with Nutrition Consultant, Brandy Cummings - a podcast by Liz Winters & Sharon Bailey

Is the utter exhaustion of postpartum parenting normal or just common? With more than 40% of the autoimmune symptoms reported in the first year of parenting, postpartum autoimmunity is a real issue (that is often overlooked!) In today's interview with Brandy Cummings, we discuss the root causes of postpartum autoimmunity, things you can do now to support your overall health, and how to advocate for the support needed and deserved postpartum.

In this episode: 

• What exactly is postpartum autoimmunity


• Why autoimmunity is so common and the root causes 


• What folks can do to support their preconception health and reduce the likelihood of developing autoimmunity


• How nutrition plays a vital role in autoimmune function 


• What foundational nutrition look like. 


• The importance of developing postpartum support plan


• Catch Brandy at the online 2020 AIP Summit Jan 6-12, 2020

About Brandy:

Brandy Cummings is a certified Nutrition Consultant trained in Functional Medicine. She has her masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. Additionally,  she is an AIP (autoimmune protocol) Certified Coach, and Feed Your Fertile Body!  and Feed Your Pregnant Body!  instructor, mama and owner of Thriving Vitality. 

Connect with Brandy

Thriving Vitality LLC 

@thrivingvitalityllc

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Have questions or want to say hi?! Email us at beyondbirthpodcast@gmail.com 

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