Hot bowl of nourishing postpartum porridge with Shiitake Mushrooms and Eggs

Postpartum Meal Prep: What to Cook Before Your Baby Arrives

Preparing meals before your baby arrives is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future self. Once the baby is here, time disappears and your body needs nutrient-dense food to recover.

Best Meals to Prep Ahead

  1. Hearty lentil stews (freeze beautifully)

  2. Chicken broth or bone broth

  3. Slow-cooked beef or lamb ragu

  4. Oat bakes with warming spices

  5. Sweet potato curry

Tips for Easier Postpartum Meal Prep

  • Choose meals that reheat well.

  • Store in single-serving containers.

  • Label with dates and reheating instructions.

  • Prepare 10–14 days' worth if possible.

Too tired to prep ahead?
Nourisher Meals offers ready-made postpartum meals delivered across the Netherlands, so you don’t have to think about it. Check out our meal packages. 

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