Pre-Baby Clothes Are Sabotaging Moms Trying to Rebuild Postpartum Confidence - Dominique Deslauriers

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In this empowering and compassionate episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, host Lo Nigrosh continues her conversation with registered dietitian Dominique Deslauriers, this time shifting from feeding to fashion and body image in the postpartum period. Together, they tackle the emotional weight of body changes after birth, explore how to redefine personal style at any size, and provide practical, judgment-free advice on dressing to feel good right now. If you’ve ever struggled to feel confident in your postpartum body, this episode offers insight, empathy, and actionable tools to help.

Dominique Deslauriers is a registered dietitian with over eight years of experience, specializing in anti-diet, intuitive eating, and body neutrality. Through her private practice, Happy Valley Nutrition, she works with clients to navigate health and well-being without focusing on weight loss. Dominique blends her clinical training with lived experience as a mother, offering realistic support for those navigating nutrition, body image, and self-acceptance during and after pregnancy.

Expect to Learn

• Why postpartum body changes can be emotionally challenging, and how to process body grief.
• How to dress your body now in a way that reflects your personal style and boosts confidence.
• The difference between intuitive eating, body neutrality, and conventional diet culture.
• How to shop smartly postpartum on a budget, and why your current body deserves good clothes.
• Tips for dressing for dopamine, rediscovering your personal fashion, and practical styling strategies.
  
  

 Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

• [00:00] - Introduction and Postpartum Body Changes
• [04:06] - Defining Dietitians and Body-Neutral Care
• [07:06] - Postpartum Body Image Struggles After Birth
• [10:52] - The Universal Wish to Fit Pre-Pregnancy Clothes
• [14:04] - Body Grief and Finding Joy in New Style
• [18:28] - Dressing Tips: Fashion, Function, and Affordability
• [23:33] - Measuring for Fit and Dopamine Dressing
• [28:12] - Services and Support Available from Dominique.
  
  

Follow Dominique Deslauriers:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-deslauriers-rd-ldn-8237a81a7/
• Company: https://www.happyvalleynutrition.com/

Follow Lo Nigrosh:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-nigrosh-16371495/
• Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quabbinbirthservices/
• Lo Nigrosh’s Story of Postpartum Grief: https://youtu.be/_VI1M777yO8
  
  

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