Breastfeeding is simply amazing, but it is also exhausting. Your body is working overtime to feed your baby, and your appetite is probably bigger than ever. Between diaper changes, night wakings, and just trying to survive the day, it can feel impossible to plan or prepare healthy meals.

I see this all the time with new moms, and I know because I was this mom myself. I remember grabbing whatever was easiest just to get something in my belly before my baby needed me again. But eating well while breastfeeding is so important, not just for your energy, but also to support your baby’s growth and your own recovery.

That’s why we’ve come up with some easy, nourishing meal ideas that are practical, satisfying, and can be prepared in minutes or ahead of time.