About Postpartum University®
We are here to transform postpartum care.
Postpartum University® trains and certifies health professionals in functional postpartum care.
We believe that healing mothers heals the world.
By addressing the root causes of postpartum challenges—nutrient depletion, hormonal imbalance, and beyond—we’re creating lasting change in families, communities, and generations to come.
We partner with postpartum care professionals—doulas, midwives, therapists, nutritionists, and more—providing education, certifications, and resources to elevate their expertise and impact. Together, we’re redefining postpartum health as a cornerstone of thriving motherhood.
About Maranda Bower
A Pioneer in Postpartum Health
Maranda Bower is a biological researcher and the pioneering educator in postpartum functional nutrition, a field she has spent 15 years building from the ground up.
She is the founder of Postpartum University® and the creator of the only accredited postpartum nutrition certification program in the world, with trained graduates practicing across 55+ countries. Her work has been featured in over 150 publications, and she has presented at universities and conferences internationally.
Her book, published by Wiley (October 2026), brings the first comprehensive, research-backed framework for postpartum physiological restoration to a mainstream audience. She holds a background in biological science, is certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), and her methodology integrates functional nutrition, ancestral wisdom, and emerging research in ways the conventional medical system has yet to catch up to.
But this work didn't begin in a research lab.
It began in her own postpartum recovery — navigating depression, anxiety, and autoimmune diagnoses after the birth of her children, with credentials and research access and still no answers. What she couldn't find, she built. And as mothers began healing — coming off antidepressants, reversing thyroid conditions, recovering in ways they'd been told weren't possible — providers began asking how.
That's when Postpartum University® was born.
Today, her programs equip physicians, midwives, therapists, nutritionists, doulas, and functional medicine practitioners with the clinical framework to transform postpartum care. Because when a mother heals fully, everything around her changes.
She lives on a homestead in Alaska with her husband, four children, and entirely too many chickens.
Our Impact
Since its inception, Postpartum University® has trained and supported thousands of health professionals worldwide.
We've equpped them with the knowledge and tools to revolutionize postpartum care. Our graduates are leaders in the field, creating real, lasting change for the mothers and families they serve.
We proudly support:
Doctors, nurses, and functional medicine practitioners
seeking deeper postpartum expertise beyond conventional care.
Pelvic floor physical therapists, chiropractors, and bodyworkers
integrating postpartum recovery into their practice.
Doulas, midwives, and birth professionals
advancing their knowledge of postpartum physiology.
Lactation consultants and nutritionists
addressing root-cause healing through nourishment.
Therapists, mental health professionals, and coaches
incorporating functional and holistic approaches to postpartum wellness.
Our work has been featured in universities, conferences, and over 150 publications. Graduates of our programs report not only professional growth but also profound transformations in their clients’ lives—helping mothers thrive, heal, and reclaim their health.

Grab a copy of our book!
Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness: A holistic guide to returning to the roots of health in motherhood
This holistic, step-by-step guide offers deep insights into the postpartum healing process—essential knowledge for any provider looking to bridge the gaps in maternal care. While written for mothers, this book is a powerful resource for professionals seeking to understand the root causes of postpartum depletion, reconnect clients with their bodies, and implement sustainable healing strategies that go beyond conventional care.
Join the Movement

1
GET ACCESS TO
The Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
Go beyond standard screenings with the free Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool, a comprehensive assessment targeting the five interconnected components of postpartum healing for your postpartum clients.

2
Read Through Our
Original Research on Postpartum Physiology & Recovery
This collection houses original research synthesis and long-form analysis developed through Postpartum University®, informing professional education and postpartum care worldwide.

3
Take the
Postpartum Body Course
The postpartum education we should have all received.
Postpartum is one of the most complex biological transitions in human health. This course brings the entire picture together so the symptoms finally make sense, for the mother living them and the provider supporting them.















