Free Postpartum Plan for Family and Other Visitors
After you have a baby, you will likely receive an influx of people wanting to visit, meet baby and help out around the house. For many of us, delegating household tasks to well meaning visitors can be a challenge. This leaves new parents schlepping the trash out, or folding laundry while visitors snuggle the newest family member. This printable is designed to be placed on your refrigerator, front door or even on social media. This makes is easy for visitors to determine how they can be most helpful! That way, when they do get those baby snuggles, you can sneak away for a shower or nap!
The printable starts with a fun introduction to baby including name, birth date and other details. I also find it helpful to remind visitors to wash their hands and to not kiss baby’s face and hands. These are good ways to spread germs; so the printable has a little note about this. There is then a section you can fill out that includes meals the family enjoys, chores you need help with and a place for notes.
What To Eat Toward End of Pregnancy, During Labor and Postpartum
Knowing what to eat during pregnancy can be hard! Toward the end of pregnancy, baby leaves little room for full meals so it is important to make sure that the foods you eat are nutritious and help prepare you for labor! During labor, you continue to need a steady source of energy, but dense foods just won’t do. Postpartum, your body is using resources like crazy to help you heal and, if you choose to chestfeed, help you produce enough nutrient-rich milk for your new addition. Confused yet? Don’t worry! Our free printable will give you an overview of some great foods and beverages for your last month of pregnancy, labor and postpartum!
Foods For The Last Month of Pregnancy:
Emphasis: Iron, Protein, Healthy Fats
- Meats
- Avocados
- Beets
- Seeds/Nuts
- Nettle and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
- Dried Apricots
- Beans
- Oats
Foods For Labor and Delivery:
Emphasis: Quick, Easy Energy
- Honey
- Oatmeal
- Chia Pouches
- Granola Bars
- Electrolyte Beverages (Gatorade, Coconut Water, Etc.)
- Ginger Tea
- Yogurt
- Pudding
- Jello
Foods For Postpartum:
Emphasis: Nutrient Dense, Calorie Dense, Iron Rich (Remember you burn approx. 500 extra calories per day if you are nursing and your body has undergone incredible exertion and blood loss).
- Fresh Fruit
- Vegetable heavy soups in bone broth and/or containing meat and/or legumes.
- Beets
- Spinach
- Nettle and Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
- Multigrain baked goods (especially those containing seeds, oats, pumpkin, molasses)
- Dried Apricots
- Seeds/Nuts
- Sweet Potatoes
Note! Your body has just undergone a major feat…growing life and birthing it! Be kind to yourself and let yourself indulge! Cinnamon rolls, Taco Bell, pizza, soda…Don’t forget to mix rewards in with your healthy foods!