Nourish Motherhood
The postpartum period is an integral moment for new mothers, requiring thoughtful nutrition to support healing, breastfeeding, and lasting well-being. Fresh food, as opposed to frozen, plays a vital role in this process. Frozen meals can lead to a significant loss of key vitamins and minerals, especially water-soluble ones like vitamin C and B vitamins, degrading deeply when frozen. Additionally, the texture and flavor of fresh food make for a more pleasurable and healing experience, along with being natively easier to digest. At Milky Oat, we emphasize the importance of fresh ingredients to ensure that new mothers receive the highest quality nutrition.
Enjoying meals made from local & organic ingredients helps maintain a balanced diet, providing the necessary energy and nutrients needed for recovery. We work with an array of renown Bay Area farms and purveyors to source a menu specially curated by postpartum doulas and private chefs to ease new mothers’ transition into a new family paradigm.
Ingredients for Optimal Postpartum Nutrition
Milky Oat focuses on providing meals rich in essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for postpartum recovery. Our meals feature nutrient-packed ingredients such as sweet potatoes, which are high in vitamin A for immune support, and quinoa, a complete protein rich in iron and magnesium. Leafy greens like kale and spinach are included for their high iron and calcium content, essential for replenishing blood loss and supporting bone health. Milky Oat’s Sips and Snacktation items include chamomile for sleep and mood support, nettle for blood building and lactation, reishi for immune modulation, milky oat for nervous system regulation, and rose for skin health and immunity.
We also prioritize ingredients like salmon & eggs, rich in omega-3 fatty acids to support brain health, and avocado, which provides healthy fats for sustained energy. Blueberries and other berries are included for their antioxidant properties, aiding in reducing inflammation and supporting overall recovery. These carefully curated ingredients ensure that new mothers get comprehensive nutritional benefits from every bite.