# Functional Feminine — Postnatal Depletion & Functional Postpartum Nutrition

> Functional Feminine (https://functionalfeminine.com) is a specialized postpartum functional-nutrition practice founded by **Yarden Konki**, Certified Functional Postpartum Nutritionist (7+ years in women's health nutrition). Based in North Hollywood / Los Angeles, California, serving mothers across Greater Los Angeles and virtually nationwide across the United States.

## Clinical & Nutritional Focus (Postnatal Depletion)

Functional Feminine supports mothers 6 weeks to 5+ years postpartum whose standard checkups or bloodwork came back "normal," yet who still experience persistent exhaustion, brain fog, hair shedding, mood swings, afternoon sugar crashes, cold intolerance, or stubborn weight retention.

### Symptom-to-Nutrient Replenishment Framework
- **Deep postpartum fatigue & low stamina:** Iron storage (ferritin), vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, CoQ10, and protein-anchored meal timing.
- **Always cold, dry skin & sluggish recovery:** Thyroid T4-to-T3 conversion cofactors (iodine, selenium, iron, zinc) and adequate caloric nourishment.
- **Hair shedding past 6 months & brittle nails:** Ferritin, zinc, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and trace minerals.
- **3 PM sugar cravings, shakiness & irritability:** Blood-sugar stabilization (30g+ breakfast protein, fiber-fat-protein pairing), magnesium, and cortisol rhythm support.
- **Brain fog & "wired-but-tired" evenings:** Maternal DHA and choline replenishment, steady glucose delivery, and nervous-system mineral support.

## Scope & Medical Collaboration (California & US)
Functional Feminine provides non-medical, evidence-informed functional nutrition education, personalized meal planning, and lifestyle coaching. Services complement — and never replace — care from an OB-GYN, midwife, primary care physician, psychiatrist, or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) providing medical nutrition therapy. Superbills/receipts can be provided upon request for clients inquiring about HSA/FSA eligibility.

## Practitioner Profile
- **Name:** Yarden Konki
- **Credential:** Certified Functional Postpartum Nutritionist / Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional
- **Specialty:** Postnatal depletion recovery, maternal micronutrient repletion, breastfeeding-safe nutrition, postpartum hormone & blood-sugar balance
- **Location:** North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 91606 (100% virtual video consultations across California & the United States)
- **Languages:** English, Hebrew
- **Contact:** yarden@functionalfeminine.com | +1 (818) 917-6174

## Programs & Transparent Pricing (USD)
- **Complimentary Postpartum Discovery Call ($0 — 30 minutes):** Private 1:1 strategy call to review symptoms and map recovery priorities — https://functionalfeminine.com/booking
- **Postpartum Energy Reset Mini-Course ($37):** Self-paced 7-day digital course with 21 recipes, nutrition guides & daily energy tracker — https://functionalfeminine.com/energy-reset
- **Postpartum Support Call ($149):** Single 60-minute 1:1 consultation + personalized nutrition & supplement summary — https://functionalfeminine.com/services
- **Mama Glow Program ($599, or 3x $210):** 4-week guided 1:1 recovery with weekly sessions, custom meal plans & weekday WhatsApp support — https://functionalfeminine.com/services
- **VIP Mama Transformation ($1,299, or 4x $350):** 8-week intensive 1:1 replenishment journey with weekly coaching, lab-informed nutrition review & 3-month follow-up — https://functionalfeminine.com/services

## Canonical Public Pages
- [Home](https://functionalfeminine.com/): Overview, symptom-to-nutrient matrix, program pricing, and booking
- [Postnatal Depletion Recovery](https://functionalfeminine.com/postnatal-depletion-recovery): Core specialty guide
- [Postpartum Fatigue Support](https://functionalfeminine.com/postpartum-fatigue): Functional nutrition for persistent exhaustion
- [Postpartum Nutritionist Los Angeles](https://functionalfeminine.com/los-angeles): Greater LA practice info, neighborhoods served & virtual care
- [Programs & Pricing](https://functionalfeminine.com/services): Side-by-side comparison of 1:1 consultations and 4-week / 8-week programs
- [About Yarden Konki](https://functionalfeminine.com/about): Story, training, and certification
- [Case Studies](https://functionalfeminine.com/case-studies): Illustrative postpartum recovery patterns
- [Postnatal Depletion Quiz](https://functionalfeminine.com/quiz): Free 2-minute, 10-question assessment (no email required to view score)
- [Free Recovery Tools](https://functionalfeminine.com/free): Free postpartum recipe kit & guides
- [FAQ](https://functionalfeminine.com/faq): 25+ straight answers on postnatal depletion, breastfeeding safety, labs, timeline & pricing
- [Book a Free Discovery Call](https://functionalfeminine.com/booking): Live Pacific-Time calendar scheduling
- [Contact](https://functionalfeminine.com/contact): Direct inquiry form, email, and phone

## Evidence-Informed Editorial Library (57 Postpartum Articles)
- [Why Do I Have Morning Sickness-Like Nausea After Pregnancy?](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-nausea-after-pregnancy): Still experiencing nausea long after giving birth? Explore the functional nutrition causes behind lingering postpartum nausea and how to find relief.
- [Why Do I Have Sudden Temper Outbursts After Pregnancy?](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-sudden-temper-outbursts-after-pregnancy): Sudden temper changes after pregnancy can be affected by sleep loss, hormones and depletion. Learn supportive steps and when to reach out for help.
- [Why Do I Have Muscle Cramps After Pregnancy? A Nutritional Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-muscle-cramps-after-pregnancy): Waking up with calf or foot cramps weeks or months postpartum? Explore magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium & hydration depletion — plus red-flag signs.
- [Swollen Ankles & Feet After Pregnancy: Fluid Shifts, Minerals & Red Flags](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-swollen-ankles-after-pregnancy): Swollen ankles after pregnancy are common, but persistent symptoms deserve attention. Learn causes, gentle support and warning signs to discuss with care.
- [Why Do I Have Heartburn After Pregnancy? A Nutritional Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-heartburn-after-pregnancy): Still getting acid reflux or chest burning weeks after delivery? Explore postpartum LES tone, low stomach acid, zinc, magnesium, and meal timing fixes.
- [Why Do I Have Headaches After Pregnancy? A Nutritional Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-headaches-after-pregnancy): Learn common reasons for headaches after pregnancy, including sleep, hydration, hormones and nutrition, plus signs that need prompt medical care.
- [Postpartum Muscle Weakness & Shakiness: Iron, Electrolytes & Recovery](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-muscle-weakness-after-pregnancy): Feeling weak postpartum? Explore the nutritional causes behind muscle weakness after pregnancy and learn how to regain your strength effectively.
- [Why Do I Have Memory Loss After Pregnancy? A Nutritionist View](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-memory-loss-after-pregnancy): Is 'mom brain' permanent? Explore why you have memory loss after pregnancy and the functional nutrition strategies to help restore your cognitive sharpness.
- [Why Is My Heart Racing After Pregnancy? A Nutritional Look](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-is-my-heart-racing-after-pregnancy): Experiencing a racing heart after pregnancy? Learn why heart palpitations are common postpartum and how to support your body with functional nutrition.
- [Why Do I Have Bloating After Pregnancy? A Digestive Health Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-bloating-after-pregnancy): Why does your stomach still feel distended months after birth? Learn how C-section recovery, antibiotics, low thyroid, and mineral gaps slow gut motility.
- [Why Do I Have Acne After Pregnancy? A Hormonal Health Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-acne-after-pregnancy): Breaking out along your chin or jawline after birth? See how postpartum estrogen drops, insulin spikes, zinc, vitamin A & liver clearance interact.
- [Why Is My Vision Blurry After Pregnancy? Nutritionist Explanations](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-is-my-vision-blurry-after-pregnancy): Experiencing blurry or dry eyes postpartum? Always rule out blood-pressure emergencies first, then explore corneal fluid shifts, DHA, vitamin A & blood sugar.
- [Why Is My Libido Low After Pregnancy? A Nutritionist's Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-is-my-libido-low-after-pregnancy): Is your libido low after pregnancy? Discover how hormone imbalances and nutrient deficiencies affect postpartum sex drive and how to heal your body.
- [Why Do I Have Joint Pain After Pregnancy? The Surprising Causes](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-joint-pain-after-pregnancy): Joint pain after pregnancy can be linked to hormonal shifts, recovery demands and nutrient needs. Learn practical support options and when to seek care.
- [Nutrient Depletion After Pregnancy: The 9 Nutrients Motherhood Drains Most](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/nutrient-depletion-after-pregnancy): Explore nutrient needs after pregnancy and breastfeeding, with an overview of depletion symptoms, testing questions and replenishment options.
- [Postpartum Nutrition for Energy: The Exact Daily Plate That Rebuilds Reserves](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-nutrition-for-energy): Build a picture of postpartum meal planning with daily plate ideas, nutrient considerations and a week of food choices focused on recovery.
- [Postpartum Freezing Cold and Night Sweats: What Your Body Is Signaling](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-freezing-cold-night-sweats): Shivering yet waking up drenched in sweat? Understand how postpartum estrogen drops, fluid clearance, ferritin, and thyroiditis affect temperature.
- [Why Am I Always Cold Postpartum? The Nutrient Causes No One Checks](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-am-i-always-cold-postpartum): Shivering or freezing months after birth? Learn how low ferritin, iodine, selenium, zinc & postpartum thyroid shifts cause cold intolerance — and how to warm up.
- [Postpartum Itchy Skin: Hormonal Dryness, Histamine & Nutrient Support](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-am-i-so-itchy-postpartum): Experiencing itchy skin after pregnancy? Learn the common hormonal and nutritional causes of postpartum pruritus and how to find relief naturally.
- [Why Do I Feel Dizzy After Pregnancy? Nutritionist Explanations](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-feel-dizzy-after-pregnancy): Feeling dizzy, shaky, or lightheaded weeks or months after birth? Review iron/ferritin, electrolytes, blood sugar & when to call your doctor immediately.
- [Why Do I Have Food Sensitivities After Pregnancy? Causes & Fixes](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-food-sensitivities-after-pregnancy): Suddenly reacting to foods you once loved? Explore the link between postpartum hormonal shifts, gut health, and new food sensitivities in our expert guide.
- [Why Do I Have Restless Legs After Pregnancy? Nutritionist Tips](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-do-i-have-restless-legs-after-pregnancy): Struggling with restless legs after pregnancy? Learn the link between RLS, postpartum nutrient depletion, and how to find relief through functional nutrition.
- [Is My Cold Sensitivity Normal? Postpartum Thyroid Connection](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/cold-sensitivity-postpartum-thyroid): Always cold after birth? Learn how postpartum thyroid shifts and nutrient depletion may affect body temperature, plus practical nutrition steps.
- [Brittle, Breaking Nails in Pregnancy & Postpartum: 6 Nutrient Causes](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-are-my-nails-so-brittle-after-pregnancy): Nails breaking, peeling, or splitting in pregnancy or postpartum? Learn how iron, zinc, protein, biotin & thyroid shifts weaken nails and how to rebuild.
- [Why Is My Skin So Dry Postpartum? Causes and Healing Remedies](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-is-my-skin-so-dry-postpartum): Dry, flaky skin after birth is often a nutrient and hydration signal. Learn the postpartum causes and how to restore your skin from within.
- [Postpartum Sugar Cravings: Why You Can't Stop Eating Sugar (And What Your Body Actually Needs)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-sugar-cravings): Intense sugar cravings while breastfeeding or exhausted? Learn how sleep loss, skipped protein & magnesium depletion drive cravings — and calm them fast.
- [How to Manage Postpartum Weight Fluctuations: Tips and Insights](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/manage-postpartum-weight-fluctuations-tips-insights): Weight going up and down unpredictably after birth? See how prolactin, sleep loss, cortisol, thyroid shifts, and mineral nourishment stabilize metabolism.
- [How to Heal Your Gut After Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/heal-gut-after-pregnancy): Discover strategies for gut healing after pregnancy to improve digestion, energy levels, and overall wellness for exhausted mothers.
- [How to Boost Your Energy Naturally After Pregnancy: Proven Strategies](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/boost-energy-naturally-after-pregnancy): Running on empty months after giving birth? Learn food-first ways to restore cellular ATP energy through ferritin, B12, protein pacing, electrolytes & light.
- [How to Overcome Postpartum Fatigue: The Essential Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/overcome-postpartum-fatigue-essential-guide): Still exhausted 3, 6, or 12+ months postpartum even when the baby sleeps? Uncover iron, B12, vitamin D, thyroid & blood-sugar causes of postnatal depletion.
- [Postpartum Mood Swings & Irritability: Blood Sugar, Minerals & Hormones](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/manage-postpartum-mood-swings-tips-strategies): Tearful one hour and irritable the next? Explore how blood-sugar crashes, DHA, iron, B6, magnesium, and nervous-system recovery steady postpartum mood.
- [How to Balance Hormones Naturally After Pregnancy: A Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/balance-hormones-naturally-postpartum): Support estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, cortisol, and thyroid recovery after birth with blood-sugar steadiness, minerals, healthy fats, and smart testing.
- [Why Is My Postpartum Hair So Dry and Brittle? Nutrient & Thyroid Causes](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/why-is-my-postpartum-hair-brittle): Hair feeling straw-like or snapping after pregnancy? Learn how low estrogen, ferritin, protein, zinc, omega-3s & thyroid shifts change hair texture.
- [Why Am I Still Exhausted 2 Years Postpartum? The Truth About Postnatal Depletion](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/still-exhausted-2-years-postpartum): Still feeling depleted long after childbirth? This guide explores persistent postpartum exhaustion and questions to consider about recovery.
- [Postpartum Hair Loss: When Does It Stop and How to Speed Up Regrowth](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-hair-loss-when-does-it-stop): Still losing clumps of hair at 4, 6, or 9+ months postpartum? See the exact shedding timeline, when to check ferritin & thyroid, and nutrients for regrowth.
- [Postpartum Anxiety vs Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-anxiety-vs-depression): Racing thoughts and hypervigilance, heaviness, or both? Compare postpartum anxiety (PPA) vs. depression (PPD) plus thyroid, iron & nutrient factors.
- [Postpartum Thyroid Symptoms: Why 1 in 12 Moms Develop Thyroid Issues](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-thyroid-symptoms): Roughly 1 in 12 women develop postpartum thyroiditis after birth. Compare hyperthyroid vs. hypothyroid signs, full thyroid labs, and nutrient support.
- [Best Postnatal Vitamins 2026: A Functional Nutritionist's Complete Guide](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/best-postnatal-vitamins-2026): Choosing a postnatal vitamin in 2026? Learn which nutrient forms actually absorb — choline, methylated B12/folate, chelated minerals, vitamin D3 & DHA.
- [Iron Deficiency After Pregnancy: Why 50% of Moms Are Anemic and Don't Know It](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/iron-deficiency-after-pregnancy): Hemoglobin "normal" at 6 weeks, yet still exhausted and shedding hair? Understand low postpartum ferritin vs. anemia, optimal lab targets, and gentle iron.
- [Cortisol Belly Postpartum: Why Stomach Fat Won't Budge (And What Actually Works)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/cortisol-belly-postpartum): Take a closer look at stress, cortisol and postpartum belly changes, alongside a nutrition approach focused on nourishment and recovery.
- [Magnesium and Postpartum Sleep: The Mineral Every Exhausted Mom Needs](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/magnesium-postpartum-sleep): Read about magnesium in postpartum nutrition and its place in conversations about sleep, mood and energy during recovery after childbirth.
- [How to Lose Postpartum Belly Fat (Without Dieting or Restricting)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/lose-postpartum-belly-fat-without-dieting): Skip 1,200-calorie restriction. Learn how blood-sugar balance, daily protein, cortisol regulation, thyroid health & deep-core recovery work together.
- [Postpartum Hormones Timeline: A Month-by-Month Guide to Hormonal Recovery](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-hormones-timeline): Month-by-month postpartum hormone timeline (including breastfeeding & weaning): estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, thyroid & cortisol — plus nutrition support.
- [Best Foods for Breastfeeding Energy: A Postpartum Nutritionist's Daily Plate](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/best-foods-breastfeeding-energy): Looking for meal ideas while breastfeeding? Explore food choices and a daily plate approach centered on maternal nutrition, nourishment and energy.
- [Breastfeeding and Energy: Why You're So Tired (And How to Get It Back)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/breastfeeding-energy-tired): Breastfeeding and feeling drained? Explore the demands of feeding, disrupted sleep and nutrition considerations in this guide to postpartum energy.
- [Postpartum Adrenal Fatigue: Why You Feel Wired and Tired at the Same Time](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-adrenal-fatigue): Bone-tired all day yet heart racing at bedtime? Understand postpartum HPA-axis dysregulation, diurnal cortisol curves, sodium-potassium minerals & meals.
- [Postpartum Hair Loss vs Thyroid Hair Loss: How to Tell the Difference](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-vs-thyroid-hair-loss): Normal telogen effluvium peaks at 4 months and slows by 9–12 months. Compare postpartum shedding vs. thyroid and ferritin hair loss patterns and lab tests.
- [Postpartum Hair Loss: The Hidden Nutrient Deficiencies Behind Your Thinning Hair](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-hair-loss): Explore postpartum hair shedding through a nutrition lens, with a look at nutrient needs and food-based approaches to supporting hair health after birth.
- [Postpartum Brain Fog: Why You Can't Think Straight (And the 5 Nutrients That Fix It)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-brain-fog): Trouble concentrating or remembering things after childbirth? Read about postpartum brain fog, focus, memory and nutrition considerations for recovery.
- [5 Critical Postpartum Nutrition Mistakes That Keep You Exhausted (And How to Fix Them Today)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/5-critical-postpartum-nutrition-mistakes): Review eating habits during postpartum recovery, with practical food adjustments and a closer look at the relationship between nourishment and energy.
- [Postpartum Anxiety: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About (And How to Heal)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-anxiety): Racing heart, intrusive worry, or insomnia when baby sleeps? Explore perinatal mental-health support alongside blood sugar, ferritin, thyroid & magnesium.
- [The Complete Breastfeeding Nutrition Guide: What to Eat for Energy and Milk Supply](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/breastfeeding-nutrition-guide): Plan food choices while breastfeeding with a guide centered on maternal health, nutrient needs, energy and meal ideas alongside milk supply.
- [Postpartum Weight Loss: Why It's Harder Than You Think (And What Actually Works)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-weight-loss): Why 1,200-calorie diets stall recovery after birth — and how protein, mineral repletion, thyroid labs, and gentle strength work sustainably.
- [Postpartum Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Month by Month (And Why Your Recovery Might Look Different)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/postpartum-recovery-timeline): A month-by-month look at physical healing and emotional changes after childbirth, including the different paths postpartum recovery can take.
- [The Feminine Restoration Protocol: A Holistic Approach to Postnatal Recovery](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/feminine-restoration-protocol): Explore the Feminine Restoration Protocol and its approach to postnatal nutrition, hormones, nervous system support and physical and emotional recovery.
- [7 Critical Nutrients for Postnatal Depletion Recovery (And Exactly How to Get Them)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/7-critical-nutrients-postnatal-recovery): Explore nutrients for postnatal recovery, where to find them in food, and questions about supplementation after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- [10 Signs of Postnatal Depletion Every Mother Should Know (It's Not Just "Normal" Tiredness)](https://functionalfeminine.com/blog/10-signs-postnatal-depletion): Read about symptoms described as postnatal depletion, persistent tiredness after childbirth, and when to seek help with postpartum recovery.

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