If you’ve ever been for a decent hike or long run, where you’ve felt depleted midway and needed something tasty to reenergize, then you’ll have felt the power of refueling in action.
It’s just the same after you’ve had a baby. You’ve been through a marathon and your body is working in overdrive to repair, replenish and recover. You’re likely producing milk and adjusting to your new baby’s feeding needs. You’re burning through energy and need to keep refuelling.
It’s exhausting as your body demands more from you. You’ve given and are still giving so much of yourself and it’s SO important to refill.
As well replenishing physically, keeping on top of your sustenance and hydration does wonders for your wellbeing and mindset, especially when you’re knackered.
It sounds simple – ‘’got it I should remember to eat!’’ BUT when you’ve lost track of time, you’re struggling being mobile or handsfree and you just don’t have the energy to prepare food - it’s easy to not get what you need.
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Food for thought:
Ask away – if people (partner/ friends/ family/ neighbours) ask what you need – tell them! This might not come naturally but people will be all too glad to provide snacks, extra portions of whatever they’re cooking, sweet and savoury pick-me-ups.
A big vessel - a huge bottle filled with water or squash to lodge beside you with a straw so you can drink from any angle!
Little and often - homemade bento snack boxes (Google these!) filled with nuts, fruit, hummus/ avo and veg, crackers, dark chocolate to tuck into in between meals.
One-handed wonders – dinners served in a bowl (or mug! – who’s watching?) + a spoon – Bolognese, soups, stews, risotto … batch-cooked / readymade pack / demanded from a friend.
I can still remember the taste and the kindness as I devoured a huge vat of smokey Spanish stew left on our doorstep by a dear friend when we’d just arrived home from the hospital.
What top food suggestions and nourishing advice would you offer to any expecting / new mums out there?
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