What is the best maternal diet for postpartum?

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!