Postnatal Depletion is the lack of micronutrients which plays a major role in pregnancy and after birth.  It is estimated that over 50 percent of all mothers suffer from Postnatal Depletion, and its symptoms can last until the child is 7 years old.  It involves a complex constellation of symptoms and negative feelings mothers experience after giving birth and can affect all spheres of a mother’s life.  These include fatigue, hypervigilance, insomnia, irritability, lack of concentration, memory loss, amongst other symptoms.  Traditionally, this period is referred to as “The Baby Blues” and almost all mothers are likely to relate to the term “Baby Brain”.  Sometimes these symptoms can be so severe that it mimics postnatal depression, but women are often expected to simply weather it through.  However, having your blood tested against these important micronutrients will help you optimise your post-pregnancy brain and speed up your recovery.