When so many life adjustments happen at the same time, it is difficult to figure out which one to focus on first. So, where can you start?

I remember when I first had my baby, I wanted to workout, eat right, reconnect with my spiritual practices, have a social life, get back on a regular sleep schedule, and find ways to creatively date my husband. It was so overwhelming that I didn’t know where to start.

I eventually learned that I could only introduce one new goal a week. By doing this, I was successful in slowly creating a new routine with a baby. I want to share with you a few tips and strategies that were helpful to me related to nutrition, self-care, sleep, and movement and wellness.

Here are a few tips to help you
get organized:

  1. Make a to-do list with the top 2-3 things you would like to get done for the day.

  2. Plan your meals for the week; maybe start with just planning breakfast or just dinner until you get into the swing of things.

  3. Write a nice note or affirmation that is visible to yourself daily.

Give yourself grace during this time, your entire life has changed.

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Snacks

  1. Lactation/Energy Balls

  2. Protein balls (Oatmeal, flaxseed, and brewer’s yeast support milk supply)

  3. Protein Shake

  4. Bowl of Fruit

  5. Granola bars (Lara bars, Kashi-honey almond flax, Fiber One, Autumn’s Gold Grain-Free, selective KIND bars,

  6. Rice cakes with banana and nut butter

  7. Apples or celery and nut butter

  8. Cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt) and berries

“Moms secrete 450-500 calories into breastmilk daily.”

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Eating a healthy, balanced diet and drinking plenty of water will help maintain your energy and provide your body with nutrients while your body works hard to produce breastmilk.