I’ve been getting lots of questions about my postpartum diet tips during this phase of life. I’ve been getting back to sharing bits and pieces of my life as we adjust to life with a baby, and I think everyone assumes that I know exactly what I’m doing and always have a plan. Just a PSA – it’s my first time doing this, and I’m learning as I go. So if you’re having a baby soon, or trying to get pregnant, or waking up for what feels like the millionth day of postpartum wondering what to wear, just remember that nobody is expecting you to get everything right the first time. BE KIND to yourself!
Why Your Postpartum Diet Matters
The most common questions I get, by far, are about my postpartum diet. Are you ready for me to spill my postpartum diet tips? Well here it is: convenience. I’ve made my life so much simpler the last 3 months by releasing all expectations around meals. For right now, my priority is not making brand new recipes. My priority is consuming as many nourishing, breast-feeding supporting foods as possible – and bonus points for anything I can just heat up and easily eat with a spoon or fork and no mess. Right now that looks like protein oatmeal, smoothies, eggs, ground beef with rice, fruit and veggies, etc. Of course I’m still prioritizing high-protein, high-quality food sources, but more than ever I’m ok with simple, convenient meals. SO – even though my job as an RD and content creator is to create unique, brand new, healthy recipes as often as possible, my most important job right now is taking care of myself and my baby. I hope this can serve as a reminder that although we can learn alot from the internet, but more isn’t always better – sometimes doing less is perfectly fine ☺️
Best Foods to Eat After Pregnancy:
Protein-Rich Foods for Healing
- Lean meats: grass-fed beef, chicken thighs, shredded chicken (my fav)
- Eggs
- Protein powder (such a good hack when you’re short on time, here are my favorites)
Healthy Fats for Hormone Balance
- Avocado – I have a bit of avocado every single day, especially while breastfeeding
- Nuts and seeds (walnuts, brazil nuts, hemp seeds, ground flax seed, almonds
Hydrating & Nutrient-Dense Foods
- WATER!!! I love mixing in electrolytes, these are my favorites
- Hydrating fruits like mango, berries, apples, etc
- Herbal tea (I love mine iced)
- Bone broth
Have you tried any of these postpartum diet tips? Let me know your go-to meals in the comments, or tag me on Instagram with your favorite postpartum foods!
I absolutely love this sentiment coming from someone so influential like you! You are so right….doing less postpartum and whenever needed is so important.