What New Mothers Should Eat After Giving Birth (A Practical Guide)

In the Netherlands, postpartum support is already strong thanks to kraamzorg, but nutrition is often overlooked. The right foods can significantly speed up healing and support emotional wellbeing in the postpartum window.

Foods Dutch mothers should prioritize postpartum

• Warm porridges instead of cold ontbijt bowls

• Protein-rich soups with chicken or lentils

• Soft, slow-cooked vegetables

• Iron-rich dishes to restore energy

• Herbal teas with ginger, fennel, and chamomile

Why avoid cold or raw foods early postpartum?

They can slow digestion, increase bloating, and weaken the body’s ability to recover efficiently.

If preparing these meals feels overwhelming, Nourisher Meals offers ready-made postpartum food delivery throughout the Netherlands, so new mothers can rest, heal, and feel cared for.