How to Meal Plan during postpartum?

In this episode, I discussed how I planned my meals postpartum. It is ideal to plan some freezer meals during the end of the 3rd trimester. The meals last about three months in the freezer and can be used through that 4th trimester to help keep you from eating out when you are overwhelmed and exhausted. Nothing is more comforting than a warm meal after a day of crying (I don’t just mean the baby).  

I used three different resources to help me get meals completed: 

• Family Freezer 

This resource gave me recipes to try for my postpartum. They are easy to make and delicious. My husband and I love them. And then you don’t have to worry about meal planning 

• Meal Train

Send this to your friends and family so they can provide you with meals. This app lets your friends tell you when they can drop off food. And for those with family out of town, it can send you a gift card. If you feel awkward asking friends for help (which you shouldn’t!), have a close friend send it out. 

• Hungry Root 

This meal service is excellent. It takes less than 30 minutes to cook the meals and minimal groceries. I felt great; The meals were healthy and delicious. I was very thankful my husband got it for me. 

Eating during postpartum is hard. You are so focused on the baby and their needs (and catching up on sleep whenever possible) that you forget to eat. And some of you might be thinking, there is no way I could forget about the food! But from one foodie to another, yes, Yes, you can. 

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