After childbirth, a new mother's recovery period lasts for at least 40 days. The arrival of a newborn is beyond exciting; however, is it essential that new mamas take care of themselves.
For holistic healing during that time, follow this guide with 3 essential tips:
1️. Get your nutrients ➡️
-protein
-calcium
-probiotics
-vitamins
-minerals
-omega-3s
-antioxidants
2️. Eat the Five Healing S's ➡️
-these 5 are your powerhouse superfoods that make your recovery period a much smoother transition:
-seafood
-salads
-smoothies
-spices
-supplements
3️. Graze, Nibble and Sip ➡️
-smaller meals lead to faster healing and recovery
-helps stabilize insulin levels
-because high-fat, spicy and some high-fiber foods are harder to digest, consume easily digestible foods
-such as liquids, smoothies, yogurts and low-fat, high-carb foods
-avoid hard-to-digest fatty foods and fried foods when experiencing
-such as premium ice cream, french fries and fried chicken.