04/02/2026
Your nervous system is doing *so much* during pregnancy and postpartum.
It’s adapting to hormonal shifts, physical changes, emotional processing, interrupted sleep (especiallyof you have pregnancy insomnia or more than one child), and the deep identity transition of becoming (or expanding as) a parent.
When we talk about nourishment in this season, it’s not just about nutrients—it’s about safety, regulation, and support.
✨ Nervous system nourishment can look like:
✨️Eating regular, grounding meals (blood sugar stability = more regulated systems)
✨️Warmth over restriction (soups, stews, teas, cozy layers) especially early postpartum to rebuild the blood and go easy on digestion
✨️Gentle rhythm instead of rigid routines, so many parts of pregnancy and postpartum are not in our control and a moment of surrender can lift the weight off your shoulders
✨️Touch that feels safe—massage, belly holding, skin-to-skin (early postpartum me would kill for a massage)
✨️Breath that’s slow and unforced, if you're prone to anxiety, focus on relaxing the muscles and your jaw
✨️Seeking support when things are too big
During pregnancy, a regulated nervous system supports digestion, sleep, hormone balance, and can influence how we experience labour.
Nourishing the nervous system is one of the most powerful forms of preventative care we can offer in this season.
And it’s something you deserve—fully. 🤍
🌿 Some herbs you can safely include through pregnancy and postpartum
🌿 oats (both as a food and a herbal tincture)
🌿 rose
🌿 withania
🌿 chamomile
🌿 lemon balm
These all make excellent teas to sip on throughout the day and night 🌙
