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What is the best maternal diet for postpartum?

Asked 13 days ago

I just had my baby, and I'm now breastfeeding. I know that what I eat is important for both my own recovery and for my milk supply. I'm looking for guidance on what a healthy postpartum diet looks like. Are there any specific foods I should be focusing on, or any I should avoid?

Abbey Henderson

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Here's my two cents: First off, don't stress too much. Your body's a champ and will make milk even if you're not eating perfectly. But yeah, eating well definitely helps!
Foods that were my BFFs:
Oatmeal - seriously, it's like magic for milk supply
Tons of fruits and veggies - gotta get those vitamins!
Protein, protein, protein - I was always hungry, and this helped
Nuts and seeds - easy to munch on while nursing
Water - I swear I turned into a camel 🐪
And here are some I avoided:
Too much caffeine - my little one was jittery enough!
Alcohol - I know some moms do the "pump and dump," but I just didn't bother
Spicy foods - gave my baby gas (but your mileage may vary)
Things I avoided:Pro tip: Prep some healthy snacks you can eat with one hand. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later!