Postpartum recipes & nourishment
Nourishing postpartum recipes and education around postpartum nourishment and repletion.
Sweet Potato, Ginger & Coriander Fritters
These are the kind of recipes I come back to again and again. Simple to make. Nourishing. And easy to eat one-handed. Delicious with jammy eggs for a more substantial breakfast, or straight from the fridge in those in-between moments when you need something quick. Perfect for busy mamas, postpartum
Gingerbread Oat Lactation Cookies
These gingerbread oat lactation cookies bring a little holiday comfort into the fourth trimester. The cosy mix of spices and molasses offers gentle warmth and supports digestion after birth, while the oats and nourishing fats help sustain energy and recovery through those long days (and nights).
Collagen Mango Pudding
This mango sago pudding is light, creamy, and nourishing. A simple, summery treat for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Iron in the Fourth Trimester: Rebuilding Strength After Birth
In the early weeks after birth, your body is doing the quiet, powerful work of repair. It’s a time when nourishment matters deeply — not just for energy, but for healing at a cellular level. One of the most important minerals for postpartum recovery is iron.
Eating Seasonally: Autumn Postpartum
One of the best ways to eat well, stay nourished, and save money is to shop for seasonal produce. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably grabbed a recipe book, made a list, and then realised half the ingredients aren’t in season—either they’re impossible to find, or they cost a small fortun
Eating Seasonally: Summer Postpartum
One of the best ways to eat well, stay nourished, and save money is to shop for seasonal produce. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably grabbed a recipe book, made a list, and then realised half the ingredients aren’t in season—either they’re impossible to find, or they cost a small fortun
5 Nourishing Organic Postpartum Meals for Under $100
With the rising cost of living, eating organic can feel out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve managed to create five nourishing meals for under $100 using an organic chicken as the base. These meals are easy to make, nutrient-dense, and perfect for feeding yourself or delivering to a new mam
Studying with Oh Baby Nutrition
I thought I would share an update from 4 years later. Spoiler Alert: It’s still the best decision I’ve made. I’ve said it before, motherhood has a way of lighting a fire in you — a spark of creativity and passion that often leads us down unexpected paths. I also joke that it leaves you with next to
Introducing ‘One Handed Bites for Postpartum and Beyond’
I am beyond excited to announce the upcoming launch of my new recipe ebook, “One Handed Bites for Postpartum and Beyond,” Due Date: 10th July. This will be my first digital recipe book, and I am so excited for you to try these new recipes. This ebook is designed to help new mothers nourish themselve
Ways to use plants and herbs for nourishing postpartum
Traditional cultures have been using plant medicine and herbal soaks to heal after birth for generations. Plants and herbs can help us recover, heal and feel held and nourished through our postpartum period and beyond.
Five Plants for Nourishing Postpartum
Plant medicine is a wonderful tool for supporting a mother through her postpartum. There are many wonderful herbs that can be used postpartum but these are my top five herbs for nourishing postpartum for their diversity and healing magic.
Essential Postpartum Nutrients
Nourishing food is one of the most important parts of postpartum recovery. There are specific essential nutrients which help support recovery, nourish breast milk and prevent postpartum depletion. We are focusing on Postnatal Depletion this month and did a deep dive into understanding and overcoming
Nourishing Mothers: Understanding and Overcoming Postnatal Depletion
Friend of Village for Mama and world renowned integrative doctor, Dr. Oscar Serrallach who first coined the term ‘Postnatal Depletion’ aptly characterises it as a complex interplay of deep fatigue, hyper-vigilance, and an overwhelming sense of being stretched thin.
Rainbow Risotto: Thermomix Edition
The Rainbow Risotto is is much loved recipe from the Village for Mama book and the Thermomix is the most loved piece of equipment in my kitchen.
Collagen Rocky Road
This collagen rocky road is an easy, healthier take on a classic Christmas sweet. A perfect sweet treat delivery for a new mama this Christmas.
Slow Cooked Brisket with Roast Sweet Potato Mash
We are busy tired mums who want to nourish our family and sometimes this can be overwhelming. Throw in fussy toddlers and babies starting solids and it can all feel a bit too hard. These monthly recipes are designed to tick all the boxes for you and your family. They are also postpartum friendly so
Nourishing Motherhood Spotlight – Foraged for You
Most of us are told to take a prenatal supplement for the duration of our pregnancy, which isn’t wrong but what we don’t get told is the importance of nourishing the whole motherhood journey.
Prenatal Multivitamins
Prenatal supplements are incredibly important to help support you and your growing baby. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is very little information and guidance when it comes to prenatal multivitamins unless you are seeing a great holistic doctor or naturopath.
Finding Ingredients
When it comes to finding ingredients, you should be able to source everything at your local supermarket and health food shop. The recipes in the book are simple, easy to follow and accessible. We have limited the use of expensive ingredients and instead prioritised what is convenient and easy to fin
Ginger, Miso & Kimchi Fried Rice
A delicious, quick and easy dinner. Ginger, miso and kimchi fried rice is a perfect nourishing meal for a postpartum mama.
Postpartum Nutrition Studies With Oh Baby
This knowledge desperately needs to be put in the hands of passionate people who are ready to make a real difference. Oh Baby offers certifications in Pregnancy Nutrition, Postpartum Nutrition and Baby Nutrition
Cashew Ricotta
A delicious, nourishing and easy to make plant-based cashew ricotta recipe. A ‘cheezy’ spread, dip or sauce.
Supercharge Liver Cubes
A quick easy recipe for the perfect supercharge ingredient, village for mama liver cubes.
Hearty Sausage Rolls
A new mama needs nourishing and warming meals and snacks. She needs nutrient dense and delicious food that is comforting and will help with recovery. These village for mama hearty sausage rolls are just that. One handed comfort food full of iron rich grass fed beef, veggies and an option to supercha
Little Loaded Lactation Cookies
These little cookies are a brilliant easy treat to deliver a new mama. Breastfeeding has its challenges and worrying about supply and latch is really common for new mamas. Let these cookies be a supportive gesture and your acknowledgment of the hiccups that often come along with feeding. Ingredients
Delivering Food To A New Mama
tips for delivering food to new mums