When I first booked my bone mineral density scan, it wasn’t because I felt weak or worried about my bones. In fact, I feel strong. I lift weights several times a week, walk more than 10,000 steps a day, eat clean most days, and haven’t touched alcohol, caffeine, or junk food in years. But I’m also two and a half years postpartum and still breastfeeding. And something inside me whispered: check in on your bones. So I did.
I didn’t expect the results to move me.
I’ve been through a lot physically—IVF, pregnancy, childbirth, sleep deprivation, adrenal fatigue, shoulder injuries. And while I’ve bounced back in many ways, I’ve also felt the wear and tear. We’re told that breastfeeding can leach calcium, that postpartum depletion is real, that bones can silently weaken. But here’s what my scan revealed:
👉 My bones are not just okay—they are thriving.
Understanding the Scan: A Quick Breakdown
I did two scans:
- A CTXA scan of my left hip (including femoral neck and total hip).
- A QCT scan of my lumbar spine (L1–L4 vertebrae).
The numbers were solid:
- My T-scores (which compare your bones to a healthy 30-year-old woman) were all in the normal range—many above +1.0.
- My spinal density was better than average for my age group.
- No signs of osteopenia, no red flags, no cause for concern.
In a world where women are often told we’re fragile, especially after motherhood, this was a quiet, powerful yes. A reminder that the way I choose to live—intentionally, with care and discipline—isn’t just woo-woo. It’s working on a cellular level.
What I’ve Been Doing Right
Here’s what I believe helped me maintain such strong bones postpartum:
✅ Weight Training — I’ve lifted weights for over a decade. Resistance training sends a clear message to your bones: stay strong.
✅ Walking Daily — Movement is medicine. I average 10,000+ steps a day, even with a toddler in tow. Sometimes those steps are in nature, sometimes barefoot, sometimes pushing a pram uphill.
✅ Daily Multivitamins + Whole Food Nutrition — I don’t just eat “clean”—I eat to nourish. My meals are rich in leafy greens, seeds, sea salt, bone broth, and high-quality protein.
✅ No Coffee, Alcohol, or Processed Foods — These are common bone-depleters. I swapped them out years ago and never looked back.
✅ Sleep + Nervous System Care — I protect my sleep like it’s sacred. Even when that means napping with my daughter or winding down without screens. Sleep is when bone-building hormones come alive.
What I’ll Continue to Do
This scan felt like a high-five from my body—but I’m not stopping here. I’ll keep:
- Supporting my calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and K2 levels.
- Using food and breathwork to regulate my hormones and cortisol.
- Tracking my cycles, lifting weights, grounding barefoot, resting deeply.
- Reminding other women: You are not broken. You are rebuilding.
Final Thoughts
If you’re postpartum, breastfeeding, or navigating the long tail of hormonal shifts, please know this: your body is capable of remarkable regeneration. We don’t have to accept depletion as the norm. We can rewrite that story—with strength, softness, and science.
This scan was more than data. It was confirmation that healing isn’t just possible—it’s measurable.
And sometimes, a little scan is exactly the evidence we need to keep going.
