Imagine the bliss of bringing home your newborn, spending your time soaking up their perfect little fingers and toes, the sound of their coos, the feeling of their breath sleeping on their chest. In the midst of the whirlwind that is newborn motherhood, you find yourself utterly exhausted, longing for a moment of respite. The mere thought of cooking feels overwhelming after a day filled with feedings and diaper changes. Friends and family show up that first week with meals, but they are often heavy and leave you feeling uncomfortable with sensitive postpartum digestion.
Often there is a rush postpartum to eat all the unhealthy foods since you spent the last 9 months watching what you ate for the baby. However unhealthy, or even simply un-nutritious eating postpartum can lead to health issues for you. One of the essential components of postpartum eating, is easy to digest, to support a healthy microbiome and nutritional absorption. Mutic et al. state "Postpartum sleep deprivation and unmet dietary needs can alter commensal bacteria within the body and disrupt gut-brain communication. Perineal injury and breast infections also change microbial community composition, potentiating an environment favoring pathogen growth." This is rarely considered when bringing food to a new mom.
It is possible to make a meal train with specific requests for the food to be customized for postpartum needs. However it is still in your best interest to have a freezer full of nutritious, easy to digest, meals that you can rely on when you need food immediately. A stash of frozen meals not only provides convenience but also offers peace of mind during hectic days or unexpected moments when cooking simply isn't an option. Having these frozen meals readily available helps prevent the temptation to turn to fast food or less healthy options when time is limited, ensuring that you consume nourishing foods even during the busiest of days.
If you choose to stock your freezer yourself there are lots of great guides out there to help you make a freezer full of nourishing food for postpartum. New Mother Caregiving and Megan Limon are a few that I would recommend. However you simply might not have the energy to prep a freezer full of food in the midst of preparing for your baby's arrival.
Imagine a solution that takes the stress out of dinnertime, leaving you with more moments to cherish with your precious bundle. Introducing Fill your Freezer, designed with postpartum moms in mind. Let us handle the cooking while you focus on what truly matters – nurturing your newborn. With a variety of nourishing meals made with love and care, ready to pull out of your freezer whenever you need them, we're here to lighten your load and bring a smile to your face. Because in this journey of motherhood, every moment counts.
Now your baby is four months old, you thought you made it through the thick of it, but now you are back to work and in the middle of a sleep regression. As you cradle your little one in the quiet of the night, you wonder where is the village of support. People brought you food that first week, but now with the allure of a new baby worn off, no one offers to come and support you. Mornings are suddenly impossible as the baby is more alert and requires attention, but you are rushing to get ready after sleeping through your alarm. Having a freezer full of easy breakfasts, pre-packaged lunches, and dinner you just have to heat up can support you in this time.
Suddenly its time to start solids, you are overwhelmed with the concept of baby lead weaning, but you want your baby to try lots of foods to minimize potential allergies and build a appetite to lots of flavors. A freezer full of of food's that are baby friendly and the whole family wants to eat can simplify this time and make starting solids enjoyable. If you want to do this yourself I recommend the course by Real Food Littles. If you want to take the stress out of preparing foods for baby lead weaning, the Fill your Freezer service can still support you as all the foods can be prepared in ways that can be served to baby.
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