You’ve just had a baby. Everyone asks how the baby’s sleeping (or not). People drop off cute onesies.
But here’s what no one prepares you for: how to feed yourself. So I’m going to break it down for you in this post with postpartum nutrition tips every mom should know.
👉 Why am I so hungry all the time?
👉 Why does making a meal feel impossible?
👉 Why do I feel guilty for relying on convenience food — even though I’m doing my best?
💡 Here’s the truth: postpartum nutrition is not about perfection. It’s about giving your body what it needs in a way that fits your real life.
🤯 The Postpartum Nutrition Realities No One Warns You About
1️⃣ Your hunger will surprise you
You just did something incredible. Your body grew a human, delivered a baby, and now is healing — maybe producing milk, too. Your hunger? It’s your body asking for support.
“When I was newly postpartum, what shocked me wasn’t just how emotional I felt or how little I slept — it was how hungry I was. I was always reaching for something, and often it wasn’t enough.”
✨ Permission granted: You are allowed to be hungry. You are allowed to eat.
2️⃣ Time disappears — and so does your energy for meal prep
The fog of new motherhood is real. And with it goes the time (and brain space) to make nourishing meals.
“A few months after Elijah was born, I went to a baby shower where the mom hosted a meal prep party at a friend’s house. No cleanup for her, and we stocked her freezer with at least 10 easy meals. I remember thinking: This is genius — why aren’t we all doing this?”
3️⃣ Diets backfire fast
Postpartum is not the time for fasting, calorie counting, or cutting out whole food groups.
These often lead to:
❌ Plummeting energy
❌ Supply dips if you’re breastfeeding or pumping
❌ More cravings and less satisfaction
✨ What works? Gentle balance.
🥗 How to Feed Yourself Without Losing Your Mind
✅ Build FIT4 Plates
Aim for:
🍗 Protein → supports healing + satiety
🥦 Produce → vitamins, hydration
🥑 Fat → hormones, energy, milk fat
🌾 Fiber → digestion, blood sugar balance
💡 Examples:
- Rotisserie chicken + bagged salad + avocado
- Scrambled eggs + sautéed frozen veggies + whole grain toast
- Greek yogurt + berries + chia seeds + nuts
✅ Embrace shortcuts
❇ Trader Joe’s pre-made salads
❇ Costco frozen veggies + salmon
❇ Shelf-stable snacks: trail mix, nut butter, tuna packs
✨ It’s not about “cheating” — it’s about surviving (and thriving) in this season.
✅ Keep a snack stash
👉 This is why I created my snack list — one-handed, shelf-stable, grab-and-go ideas you can actually use.
💌 Want my snack list + mini energy training?
When you join the Postpartum Recharge (it’s free!), you’ll get:
🎁 The snack list moms rave about
🎁 A 3-part mini training to help you feel more like you again
🎁 An invite to my Postpartum Energy Masterclass
👉 Join the Postpartum Recharge now
🌟 Ready for a custom plan?
If you’re tired of winging it, apply for my Nourished Mama Blueprint coaching:
✅ Personalized plan
✅ Real-life strategies
✅ Support that fits your family + goals
👉 Apply for Blueprint Coaching
👇 Comment below: What’s your favorite postpartum meal hack?