Why Postpartum Meals Matter More Than Ever in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is known for excellent postpartum care through kraamzorg but food is often overlooked as a pillar of recovery.

Birth is a major physical event

Postpartum recovery requires:
• Protein to repair tissue
• Iron to rebuild blood
• Warmth to restore balance
• Consistent nourishment

Meals as postpartum medicine

Cultures worldwide prioritize postpartum meals as a form of healing. Bringing this wisdom into modern Dutch postpartum care fills an important gap.

Nourisher Meals exists to meet this need, offering intentional, nourishing postpartum meals delivered throughout the Netherlands.