Reclaim your relationship with food, your body, and your SELF in pregnancy and postpartum. Jen and Rachel share some personal stories + professional wisdom for navigating uncomfortable body changes in pregnancy and postpartum.  In this episode we discuss:  - cringy body comments from strangers and providers - societal attitudes about body size and shape, and how that can impact our mental health in pregnancy and postpartum - limitations of pregnancy weight gain guidelines - a quick overview of intuitive eating practices  Special thanks and credit to the original intuitive eating pros, and whose amazing work we reference in this episode, Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S & Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND [https://www.intuitiveeating.org/about-us/] Links and resources mentioned in the episode: Intuitive Eating Books and Workbooks [https://www.intuitiveeating.org/our-books/] Hunger Scale [https://www.denverhealth.org/-/media/files/departments-services/pediatrics/the-hunger-scale.pdf] Counselors and Dietitians Trained in Intuitive Eating [https://www.intuitiveeating.org/certified-counselors/] Why Diets Don't Work [https://www.mercycare.org/services/food-nutrition/why-diets-dont-work/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Council%20on,their%20diet%20or%20exercise%20program.] If you or a loved one is struggling with an Eating Disorder, please check out the National Eating Disorders Association [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/what-are-eating-disorders/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWQRnbR1V6sc_gBqvgHILmYy7d6Uqk_Plt-HtgD6j3B2zZsJ5vyCW3MaApscEALw_wcB] for resources, education, and support. If you are in the state of California, you can also contact Rachel or one of her associate therapists for assistance here [https://racheldaggettlmft.com/eating-disorder-therapy]. Our FAVORITE Food & Nutrition Influencers/Accounts:  Crystal Karges [https://www.instagram.com/crystalkarges/?hl=en] Plant Based Juniors [https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedjuniors/?hl=en] Feeding Littles [https://www.instagram.com/feedinglittles/?hl=en] If you enjoyed this episode and appreciate what we share here, we would be so honored if you shared the show and tagged us, @bloomafterbaby [https://www.instagram.com/bloomafterbaby/?hl=en] on Instagram so that we can see it and connect with our listeners! We'd also be so grateful if you would rate and review our podcast in your favorite podcast app, because that's the best way for a new podcast to get more people to listen so we can keep growing! *Please note that this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeking individualized care from a mental health or medical professional* Stay Tuned for more to come from Rachel Daggett and Dr Jen Jordan on all things motherhood and mental health - real mom experiences and insights from a licensed psychotherapist and medical doctor. Learn more about us and access all of our courses, services, and free resources at bloomafterbaby.com [https://www.bloomafterbaby.com/]