This recipe list is a compilation of nourishing and sustaining recipes, gathered from many different sources. They are simple to prepare, simple to serve, and simple to eat single-handed (crucial for a new parent!). Some are my own family recipes, some are from fellow postpartum doulas and nourishers, and others are from various food bloggers, magazines and recipe books.

There’s a big emphasis on soft, easy to digest, nutrient dense foods here, and for good reason. Your organs are finding their way back into position, your body has supported the growth of a tiny human, and if you’re breastfeeding, you are continuing to sustain that tiny human. Make it as easy as possible on yourself and prepare some of these recipes for your freezer, or send the details to a friend or family member as something they can bring with them when they visit.