12/21/2025
Postpartum has been such a humbling reminder that nourishment is not about the famous “bouncing back” right away. It is about supporting my body while it is doing something incredibly demanding during this time with the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fuel that it needs.
Between breastfeeding, little sleep, winter days indoors, and healing from birth, I have been really intentional about how I am fueling myself. Not perfectly. Not restrictively. Just consistently and with a lot of grace!
Here is what I am personally focusing on right now to feel steady, supported, and nourished 🤍
💦Hydration every single day: Coconut water and electrolytes have been non negotiable for me to support hydration and my breastfeeding journey.
💪🏼A powerhouse breakfast: Always protein and fiber. Lately that looks like protein pancakes with oats or avocado toast with eggs and egg whites. Starting the day nourished makes everything else easier.
🥗Balanced lunch and dinner: Every meal includes protein, healthy fats and a carb with preferrably fiber. This balance supports steady energy and blood sugar, keeps me satisfied, and provides the fuel my body needs to maintain milk supply while breastfeeding.
🍳Intentional snacking: If I do need something in the afternoon, I keep it protein forward like a protein bar or shake instead of grazing all day.
🚿Digestive support: Psyllium husk with water in the mornings has been a gentle way to support digestion and keep things moving during this postpartum phase.
💊Continuing supplements: I have stayed on my prenatals, omega 3s, and probiotics, and added a higher dose of vitamin D since I am indoors so much during the winter.
🦴Bone broth: Sipping bone broth regularly to support inner healing, especially tissue repair.
Postpartum nutrition looks different for everyone, but this is what is helping me feel grounded, nourished, and supported right now🤍