How you nourish your body in the postpartum period is important for a new mother’s own health and, if breastfeeding, for baby’s healthy growth and development. A balanced diet is important to help reduce the risk of mood disorders too.
Eating well post-pregnancy can speed up the healing process, support milk production, and help with overall well-being, including mental health.
Kate Graves, a Milford Kids Thrive Collaborative partner from Nutrition Connections – UNH Cooperative Extension shares some helpful information and tips in this short but impactful article: The Importance of Nutrition in Preventing and Mitigating Postpartum Depression.
For more information on your Postpartum journey head to our Wellness and Mental Health pages