09/07/2026
Skipping a meal or not intaking enough protein will cause the blood sugar to crash, elevating cortisol and blocking oxytocin, which triggers milk let-down, disrupts nutrient digestion, and stops healing. For postpartum mothers, healing is a top priority; therefore, eating frequent high-protein and nutrient-dense meals is of the utmost importance.
https://denverholisticmedicine.com/blog/2025/4/15/the-surprising-link-between-blood-sugar-regulation-and-cortisol
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