9 Nourishing Meal Ideas for New Moms | Mama Natural
Do you feel like the side effects of your pregnancy are out of your control? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the responsibility from being a new mom and have let your nutrition slip a little bit? Here are some recipes packed with the nutrition and vitamins and nutrients that were specifically made for the new mother. These meals are sure to satisfy what your body has been needing and can even help with that fatigue!
Key Takeaways:
- So, no doubt, pregnancy is tough on the body and can leave many pregnant women and new moms drained, in more ways than one. Today, with our soils being depleted, conventionally grown produce being subpar, and feed-lot meats having lower than normal levels of vitamins and minerals, many women are deficient even before they conceive.
- Fatigue, exhaustion, not feeling refreshed after sleeping Falling asleep at unexpected times Wired and hyperaware, with underlying anxiety Feelings of guilt and shame Desiring isolation, not having the energy to socialize, not leaving the home often due to feeling overwhelmed
- A great rule of thumb for nourishment is to eat a 4 ounce serving of liver once a week. An easy and agreeable way to do this is with a bolognese lasagna.
“Quinoa has been used for centuries by traditional societies and contains many nutrients that can help mom heal and support her breastfeeding, like vitamins E, B6, and folate.”