08/25/2026
One of the biggest shifts I want women to make postpartum is to stop looking at food through the lens of weight loss.
Your body has just undergone an enormous physiological event.
Pregnancy depleted nutrient stores.
Birth requires healing.
Sleep is fragmented.
Hormones are dramatically changing.
And breastfeeding can increase your nutritional needs even further.
âźď¸This is not the time to survive on coffee, a protein bar and whatever is left on your toddlerâs plate.âźď¸
Postpartum meals should contain protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats because they each have a job to do.
đĽŠProtein helps rebuild.
đ Carbohydrates provide energy.
đĽFats support hormones, blood sugar and satiation.
And you don't necessarily need to count every calorie to know whether you're eating enough.
đStart by paying attention to your hunger.
If you're suddenly ravenous postpartum â especially while breastfeeding â your body isn't being âout of control.â
It may simply be asking for the resources it needs to recover and produce milk.
Postpartum nourishment is part of postpartum care.
đŤNext Time You see your fellow mama concerned about a diet in her postpartum share this post with her for encouragement to Rebuild.