Get Cooking Now Before Your Baby Is Born — Freezer-Friendly Meals For The 4th Trimester
To help you prepare for the 4th trimester of your pregnancy journey, we've linked to a bunch of recipes you can prepare in bulk and freeze (see below). As always, the recipes we’ve featured focus on delivering the nutrients you and your baby need to thrive.
Did you know the nutrient needs of a breastfeeding mum are higher than while you were pregnant? And that you’ll need to consume an extra 500 calories a day for the first six months of breastfeeding? Recovering from birth and breastfeeding your baby is high-energy work.
Click on the links below to view recipes which you can make in bulk, that freeze well, and will nourish you after the birth of your baby.
Mains
Sweet Potato Chickpea Coconut Curry
Bolognese (meat and vegetarian options)
Chilli Con Carne (meat and vegetarian options)
Freezer Friendly Snacks
Banana, Chia Seed and Walnut Muffins
*these recipes includes carob powder for it’s higher nutritional profile and because it’s caffeine free. It’s recommended you continue to avoid caffeine while breastfeeding. Caffeine is a stimulant and may make your baby jumpy and irritable. It also increases the excretion of nutrients from your body.