nourishing foods for postpartum

Nutrient dense foods are one of the most important aspects of nourishing a new mama, they promote healing after birth, provide energy for long days and nights, support the production of breast milk and help to rebalance hormones and aid digestion.

Traditional cultures all over the world promote warm, soft and easily digestible foods, while avoiding cold food and drinks, which can slow circulation and slow the digestive system. 

Some amazing supportive first foods for postpartum include 
✨Fermented foods ~ aid digestion, nourishes breastmilk 
🌟Bone broth ~ nutrient-dense, a rich source of collagen, wonderfully warm and nourishing 
💫Nut butter ~ a quick and satisfying energy boost
⭐️Sardines ~ a convenient source of important postpartum nutrients such as DHA, calcium, and vitamin D3 
☀️Coconut ~ nourishes breast milk, helps balance blood sugar
⚡️Winter squash and root vegetables ~ nourishing comfort foods that are easy to prepare and keep well 
✨Chia seeds ~ fibre to aid digestion, protein to balance energy + good source of calcium 
🌟Grass-fed liver ~ iron to replete losses from birth, rich in vitamin A to support the immune system 
⭐️Warming spices: cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cardamom ~ aid digestion, support recovery, warm the body

Have a new mama in your life and want to help them out? There’s just about nothing more welcome in the early days with a newborn than dropping off dinner when the day has been too long to cook, or stocking her freezer with lots of easy to prepare nourishing meals so she can spend more time resting with her new babe 💛