Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Postpartum: 3 Tips for Well-Being After Bringing Home Baby
Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are nutrition-dense foods – filled with protein, vitamins and minerals, fats and especially love. A healthy postpartum is just like a home-cooked meal. Here are three tips to start your life with a new baby (or babies!) the right way. Eat and drink when the baby feeds: Whether you’re nursing or not, your body has high nutrition needs after giving birth. You’re recovering stretched or injured tissue, restoring iron and other nutrients lost during childbirth. To make sure you’re getting enough nourishment and fluids to recover your amazing body – and to make milk if you’re breastfeeding – drink and eat when the baby feeds. You can keep water bottles near your favorite spots to feed baby – and ask your partner and family to supply you with a plate of nibbles. Consider nutrient-rich meals and snacks that include cheese or yogurt, whole grains, and fruits and veggies. Include nuts and proteins like fish, beef, and eggs. Drinking fluids like coconut water and bo