7 Healthy Recipes and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Moms
Did you know..
Common triggers for colic and reflux in baby= dairy, fried foods, fatty foods, msg in mom’s diet?!
Skip the buttery baked goods and send your tribe this recipe to bring you in bed postpartum as you are nursing a little one!
It’s easy for them to make, and delicious for you to consume momma!
Or you can make this ahead of birth time and freeze to be consumed later.
You can choose from sweet or savory breakfast dishes that will appetize you all day long..
Cheesy Breakfast Casserole:
Veggies: green onion, mushroom, onion, red bell peppers, mushroom, zucchini, garlic, spinach
Miyokos cheese (round mozzarella block)
Gold Potato shredded or frozen hash browns (no added ingredients)
Cassava Flour
Pink Salt
Turmeric
Black Pepper
Salsa for topping (optional)
Squeeze shredded potatoes through cheesecloth
Chop all veggies and ingredients
Cook all veggies and potatoes in pan with spritz of olive/avocado oil
Stir in flour (2 tbsp- ⅓ cup) until batter forms
Place batter into baking dish lined with spritz of oil used above
Place cheese slices on top
Bake at 375 for 15-25 minutes
Top with salsa and serve!
Cinnamon Roll Breaskfast Bowl
2 cups cooked millet
1 cup cashew or almond milk
Pinch pink salt
1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
Pinch ground cinnamon
Sliced banana and cocoa nibs, for serving
Combine millet, milk, 1 cup water, and salt in a pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring, until creamy for 15 minutes.
Stir in maple syrup & a generous pinch of ground cinnamon.
Top with sliced banana, cocoa nibs, and more maple syrup before serving!
The more maple syrup the merrier ;)
Easy Chia Seed Pudding
2 cups cashew milk
½ cup chia seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or cacao powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
Place all of the ingredients in a container and mix well.
Mix the chia mixture after 5 minutes, then again after 5 minutes, mixing well each time. Mixing the chia seeds is important so they don’t fall to the bottom of the container. Shake/stir every now and then.
Keep covered in the refrigerator until set. Will be ready in 3 to 4 hours.
Optional - Add berries, sliced almonds, and honey on top!
DATE DIP RECIPE
Did you know several dates a day can keep unwanted interventions away??
Yes, that is right!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
6 dates a day can shorter labor, ripen your cervix faster, and reduce your chances of the need for pitocin (synthetic oxytocin)!
Dates are delicious and can be consumed as a delicious dip- see image above for recipe!
Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, birth and Breastfeeding
Herbal Tea for Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding
Herbal medicine can be referred to as taboo in the medical community. Herbs are not well understood in mainstream medicine and women are oftentimes missing out on the incredible benefits healing plants have to offer during the pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding period.
Red raspberry leaf is known to strengthen the uterus and reduce the need for induction.
Stinging nettle is helpful in reducing postpartum bleeding and replenishing nutrients from blood loss.
Chamomile is a stress and sleep soother for mom and baby, a great ingredient in a bonding bath before a restful, uninterrupted sleep.
Research these healing plants and bring the information to your birth provider for consultation.
WOMB POULTICE for uterine tone (after 32 weeks or check with your medical provider)
Red raspberry leaf
Lavender flowers
Ginger root (grated or powder)
Make a thick paste with the desired herbs about 1 tbsp of each. Apply directly to the womb or place between two layers of cheese cloth and apply the cloth to the womb. Leave for 20 minutes to 3 hours as needed and repeat as necessary.
Raspberry leaf is frequently used during pregnancy and labor to strengthen and tone the uterus, theoretically assisting contractions and preventing hemorrhage. Human studies have not shown any harm or benefit though one study demonstrated a reduction in the length of second stage and augmentation of labor in women taking raspberry leaf.
Healing herbs are used to facilitate childbirth, alleviate menstruation problems, assist recovery after miscarriage, mitigate postpartum hemorrhage, aid postpartum recovery, and for use in infant care.
CHAMOMILE BATH for Mom & Baby
Chamomile is skin and wound healing, helps with sleep, reduces postpartum anxiety, and is completely safe for babies!
Add 1 cup of fresh water just to the boil, and then cool it slightly. Pour the water over 1 chamomile tea bag (2-4 tbsp of chamomile leaves), and let the tea steep, covered, for about 15 minutes.
Remove the tea bag or, if you’ve used loose-leaf chamomile tea, strain the tea. Cool the tea to a suitable temperature for the bath.
Add cooled tea to the bath and swish the bath water so it’s blended well. Pop the baby in the bath with you and enjoy this precious bath time together.
NETTLE TEA for postpartum nutrients
A must-have in any postpartum nutritional protocol. Research demonstrates nettle reduces postpartum bleeding, increases breastmilk supply, decreases inflammation, acts as a diuretic (goodbye, excess pregnancy fluid), and strengthens adrenal function after birth. Nettle contains vitamins A, C, and K, plentiful minerals, and even fats!
Steep 1 tbsp nettle leaves to 8 oz of water. Steep for at least 10 minutes. Add honey and cinnamon if desired. Enjoy!
If you’re curious about what nutrition is ACTUALLY best for you and baby my holistic pregnancy program is PERFECT for you!
Pregnancy for moms is such a niche topic, and while you will receive the same advice from your birth professionals like “eat more protein” and “get enough calories” you are being starved for the education that will provide an abundance of breastmilk, promote healthy labor, and even prevent tearing!
I will walk you through step by step what to put in your mouth before baby comes out. :)
Healing abounds,
Jen
