Protein rich meals are vital for postpartum recovery and for the growth and repair of the cells. And for moms who are breastfeeding, protein can provide the baby with optimal nutrition for healthy growth and development. As well, adequate protein can help mom maintain a stable energy needed throughout the day.

Our collagen rich postpartum meals are made with ingredients that boost collagen production naturally. Collagen is a protein that makes up the joint-supporting connective tissues, which are responsible for skin elasticity and supports tissue repair and rebuilding -- a much needed protein after labor and delivery.

Iron needs in the female bodies are higher during the postpartum period, especially when breastfeeding and when a significant amount of blood was lost during labor or c-section surgery. Low levels of iron can contribute to fatigue and to dry and brittle hair and nails. Our iron rich postpartum recovery meals help replenish, restore, and tone blood store losses to support the overall the healing postpartum process

Many of our postpartum meals and all of our vegetable stocks are made with seasonal and adapagenic mushrooms which support immune health. Shiitake mushrooms—one of our favoriates— are rich in polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans, which protect against cell damage, help your immune system, and boost white blood cell production for fighting off microbes. We source fresh from our community of local mushroom farmers.

Our adaptogenic postpartum meals have mood boosting properties that help counter some of the baby blues that naturally comes along with the postpartum journey. While adaptogens aren't the cure for postpartum depression, our adaptogenic meals help support hormonal stability that is needed during the postpartum recovery period.

Our postpartum meals are made with ingredients that supply Vitamin B including B6, B12, and folate which are essential for a healthy postpartum recovery, both physical and emotional. If you are breastfeeding, your breast milk is enriched with Vitamin B's, so ensure that you are replenishing for both yourself and your newborn.

Our postpartum meals are made with ingredients that supply Vitamin D, and essential postpartum nutrient that can improve mood and emotional health. A healthy daily dose of Vitamin D may help stave off postpartum depressive symptoms, so ensure you are getting enough from your postpartum meals and your supplements.