A simple postpartum protein guide

how to plan for more protein during postpartum

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Protein during postpartum is so vital. Often times when I hear a momma is feeling sluggish and fatigued, I notice a direct correlation to low protein in their diet. I have found that sprinkling additional protein in these gentle ways can often be better for the digestive system. As a doula, there is such a fine line to encouraging my clients to eat a giant steak (which is lovely too!) and honoring the tender digestive system right after birth. If you are finding that adding processed protein bars are not helping towards your protein & digestion needs, try these suggestions ⬇️

🌼Why you need protein during postpartum:

🪺Breastfeeding support - protein has nutrients that support milk content for baby’s needs

🪺Tissue healing

🪺Your nutrient needs

🌼How much protein do you need:

🪺Bodies are so different, instead of looking at specific amounts, focus on how your body feels after each meal: satisfied? supported?

🌼 4 ways to include more protein:

🪺Meat broth + bone broth

🪺Eggs cooked in ghee

🪺Stewed beef

🪺Nuts & seeds

🌼Meal & Snack:

🪺Nourishing Chicken Bone Broth

🪺Sweet Potato Turkey Sausage Bake

🪺My Healing Beef Stew

🪺Balancing Seedy Cracker

🌼Quick Guide Summary:

🪺You need protein to recover

🪺Check in with what your body is saying if the protein amount your consuming is correct

🪺Include protein that is warming and easy digestible

🪺Download my simple protein guide for more tips

Looking for protein rich meals? Download The postpartum recipe book:heal, nourish, cocoon for all of my postpartum recipes + meal plans