After labor and delivery, it is common and normal for a mother to experience postpartum swelling, primarily in the legs, feet, ankles, and face. With all the extra fluid in the body, it is important drink a lot of water and reduce the amount of sodium intake. For that reason, we design our meals to be low in sodium to reduce the swelling and inflammation.

Our antioxidant rich postpartum meals are packed with fortifying, disease-fighting phytochemicals and antioxidants; and in general, antioxidants support immune functions needed to aid the postpartum recovery.

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.

The body’s demand for calcium is greatest during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding because both the mother and the baby need it. During pregnancy, the body draws calcium from mom’s bones to support the growing baby, and during breastfeeding, the body continues to pull calcium into the breastmilk to continue to support the growth and development of the baby. Our calcium rich meals support the prevention of long-term bone loss and osteoporosis down the road.

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.

Our energy booster postpartum recovery meals are packed with superfood ingredients that contain essential micronutrients and antioxidants to help new moms defend against postnatal depletion and fight against postpartum fatigue.

Healthy fats have anti-inflammatory properties that do wonders for the brain, skin and immune system. It also helps the body absorb the other essential nutrients, and acts as an energy booster and hormone stabilizer. As well, fat being a major component of breast milk, supports your baby’s growth and development. Healthy fats include fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds.

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.

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.

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

Our lactation boosting postpartum are packed galactogogue. Our all natural ingredients are traditionally used to promote an ample breast milk supply for mamas who are breastfeeding. Some ingredients include brewer’s yeast, oats, fenugreek, ginger, nettle leaf, and a handful of different seeds.

Our plant rich postpartum recovery meals are packed with organic vegetables and leafy greens – high in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are immune boosting and anti-inflammatory to support the postpartum recovery process.

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 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.