The process of delivering a human being into this world is long, straining, scary and very challenging. Different women get through it in different shapes and there’s no real telling on just how you will look or feel after you deliver your baby, aside from a generalized perspective. Some women require really special help in order to restore their bodies, such as breast augmentation, while others are lucky enough to only need a good diet. Speaking of diets, the foods that you end up eating after you have birthed your baby will play a major role in your evolution post-childbirth and how you will be able to carry on.

So what are the best foods to have after giving birth? Let’s take a look and see what the best culinary solutions are for newly arrived members of the mom club.

Dairy products

Dairy products play a vital role in the development of your newborn. Their bones will develop stronger or weaker based on the amount of calcium they receive. Calcium is received from the intake of dairy products such as cheese, milk and so on. Eating dairy products enhances your breast milk and fills it with the necessary nutrients to give your child a great bone structure.

Salmon

There is a type of fat called DHA, which helps with the development of the baby’s nervous system. This fat is found in the mother’s breast milk but you can also get it from a little fatty fish known as salmon. Salmon is believed to be extremely beneficial for new mothers simply due to the ridiculously high amounts of vitamins and nutrients that its possesses, not to mention the high levels of DHA that will be going to your baby.

Lean meats and beans

Lean meats are very important because they are an invaluable source of energy. Now, more than ever, you will need all the energy you can muster as being a mom and the act of breastfeeding itself will be very consuming of your energy reserves. By consuming lean meat, you fill yourself with protein and vitamins and give yourself enough energy to carry this weight.

If for one reason or another you just can’t consume meat, don’t fret. You can eat black beans and kidney beans to get your dose of energy. These are also rich in protein and offer important nutrients that vitalize you and allow you to go through breastfeeding. You can be a vegetarian and a mom at the same time thanks to these little guys.

Blueberries

Not only to blueberries contain carbs (the healthy kind) but they are also full of vitamins and nutrients. What this ultimately means is that you get your dose of healthy nutrients as well as a boost of energy thanks to those carbs. Not to mention that they taste really good too, so you can use them to “spice up” your veggie salad or meals in general, for more flavor.

Green vegetables

Green vegetables are rich in antioxidants. When it comes to things you definitely want after giving birth, it’s definitely antioxidants. These are really helpful for preventing your body from accumulating fat and is great for a multitude of dishes. You can make all sorts of combinations with all the options you have at your disposal among the green vegetables and leafy vegetables. Eating them will provide enough nutrients to majorly boost your diet and help you model your body a lot faster.