Postpartum Grocery Shopping List

We consider the weeks, months and years after having a baby to be your "golden postpartum period" - not just the first 6 weeks!

This special time after growing a whole human can leave mum (and dad) feeling exhausted, depleted and frankly not super enthusiastic about getting creative or over-complicated in the kitchen.

We have created this simple postpartum grocery shopping list to get you started to ensure you have the basics to easily put together some wholesome meals and snacks when you do have the little bursts of energy. It's a good idea to stock the fridge, freezer and pantry with some healthy essentials to set you up for success. 

Postpartum grocery list:

• Fruits: fresh and frozen berries, apples, bananas, mangos, oranges, lemons, kiwis, avocados, tomatoes

• Veggies: dark leafy greens (kale, broccoli, spinach, rocket), cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, sweet potato, beetroot

• Protein: grass-fed, free range animal products, raw nuts & seeds, legumes (chickpeas, lentils, beans, peas), tofu, hummus

• Whole grains: oats, quinoa, brown rice, wholegrain sourdough bread

• Healthy fats: extra virgin cold pressed olive oil, pure nut butters, chia, flax & hemp seeds, sustainable cold water fatty fish (mackerel, sardines, wild salmon)

• Fermented foods: plain natural yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso paste

• Drinks: caffeine free teas (chamomile and rooibos), cocoa, dairy or soy milk

• Add some treats you love: I personally love Tony’s dark almond & sea salt chocolate, Pana salted mango & macadamia ice cream, Merna’s sourdough crumpets, wholesome cookies

- Organic produce where possible is fantastic. Fresh wholesome food, organic or not, is fantastic.
- Always have fresh fruits and vegetables available, rich in antioxidants and fibre, that can easily be made into a salad, fruit salad, steamed or roasted as a side to a main meal.
- Good quality protein sources to support healing and keep you satiated.
- Whole grains for micronutrients, fibre and sustained energy.
- Healthy fats to support hormone health and reduce inflammation.
- Fermented foods to support gut health.
- Hydration to support circulation and lactation.
- Plenty of foods you love to eat to keep you happy :)

If you're preparing for your postpartum period, be sure to stock the freezer with some Whole Bowl meals too.