As a postpartum mama, you want to ensure your body has all the right nutrients to help you heal after birth, keep your milk supply, and feel your best mentally & physically. Proper nourishment is also vital for your overall health and energy levels as you navigate this beautiful yet demanding phase.

Certain nutrient-dense foods contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more to optimally fuel your postpartum journey. Adding these powerhouse picks to your diet can help boost your energy, mood, and milk production, all while supporting your recovery and well-being.

I'm breaking down some of the top superfoods proven to benefit postpartum & breastfeeding mamas and easy ways to incorporate them into your daily routine. 

• Oats 
  They're rich in iron and nutrients that support a healthy milk supply like fiber, magnesium, zinc, and certain antioxidants. Enjoy them as oatmeal, overnight oats, or oat milk, or bake them into lactation treats.
• Brewer's Yeast
  Used for centuries to boost milk flow, brewer's yeast is packed with B vitamins, protein, iron, zinc, and other nutrients key for milk production. You can find it in powder form to add to shakes, baked goods, and more.
• Flax & Chia Seeds
  These little superfood seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids & fiber these seeds also help relieve constipation which can crop up postpartum and while breastfeeding. Add them to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, and baked goods.
• Green Leafy Veggies
  Greens like spinach, kale, swiss chard, and romaine are nutritional powerhouses filled with folate, iron, antioxidants, and phytoestrogens. Enjoy them in salads, smoothies, sauteed as a side dish, and more.
• Salmon
  This oily fish is a prime source of anti-inflammatory omega-3s and protein to support your energy, mood & milk supply. Salmon also provides DHA, which aids your baby's brain development if those nutrients get passed through your milk.
• Garlic
  Garlic is nature's galactagogue! It can help increase prolactin, a key hormone responsible for milk production. Plus, the allicin in garlic may also help boost immunity for you and your baby.

Looking for More Postpartum Nutrition Support?

If you need additional guidance on nourishing foods to support your energy, mood, metabolism & milk supply, as well as balanced meal plans, recipes, snack ideas, and more, join us inside The Postpartum Shift program. It's loaded with resources to optimally fuel your body and feed your baby during this special time.

By adding superfoods like these to your diet, you'll be giving your body the tools to feel your best mentally & physically postpartum. But that's not all - you'll also be supporting your energy levels, immune system, and overall maternal health to thrive throughout your amazing postpartum journey.