Tips for Eating and Your Postpartum Digestive Health

Tips for Eating and Postpartum Digestive Health

The digestive system undergoes significant changes after giving birth.

If you happen to be breastfeeding and feeling the hunger, how you eat is just as important as what you eat.

Eating too quickly or without proper chewing can also cause digestion problems. Although it’s easy to grab anything when you’re a busy and hungry mum, I totally get it! In fact I did it for years, and it definitely contributed to digestive issues. That’s why it’s important to stay calm before eating. (Scroll down for the video )

This reduces stress on the digestive system, which is already lacking in enzymes and juices.

Remembering these tips and bringing in new good habits will help you feel better:

Take a few deep breaths (slow, deep breathing can relax your intestinal tract which helps with digestion and nutrient absorption)
be grateful for your food before eating, even if you’ve got your baby attached to your breast and only one arm available!
Chew your food consciously and thoroughly
Keep good quality protein snacks like bliss balls, hot roasted sweet potato with tahini or guacamole, and roasted nuts with you.
Have family or friends make some nutritious snacks so you’ve got a stash of healthful goodies (See my free recipe guide to share with them)
Keep the snacks close to your breastfeeding area, along with your water
Have a flask of ginger, chamomile and fennel tea on hand. This will not only help your digestion but also support breast milk supply

By taking care of yourself and being a mindful eater, you set a positive example for your children – we all know, monkey see monkey do!