If you speak to any new mum, she’ll tell you that a full freezer was a godsend with a newborn in the house. Finding time to shower and dress can be a struggle, so the last thing you’ll want to do is whip up a tasty meal. And there really is only so much toast you can eat!
Bulk cook in pregnancy
Start bulk cooking towards the end of your pregnancy and freeze in meal sized portions. This is a great way to have a variety of meals ready to defrost at a momentโs notice. We love this chilli con carne โ itโs not only delicious, but itโs also packed with iron which youโll need in plentiful supply post-birth to maintain healthy energy levels. See Why it’s important to eat well after birth.
Think quick and easy!
As a new mum, you’re not going to want be fussing around with lots of different pans. And, letโs be honest โ youโll often be eating with a baby under your arm. So, go for one-pot meals that can simply be eaten with a fork or spoon. Potatoes freeze better than pasta so meals like this tastyย fish pieย are great. Chuck in some extra spinach and prawns for something a little more special.
Nutritious and delicious
We all know how important a balanced diet is. This is especially true when your body is healing after the birth of your baby. So, try and load your one-pot meals with loads of veggies and protein. Thisย shepherds pieย is a great example, plus you can freeze it in single portions. Or if youโre looking for something more simple โ try thisย warming root vegetable soupย perfect for freezing with lots of vitamins, minerals and protein from the lentils!
Not sure where to start? These are really useful articles explaining what role the different minerals and vitamins play, in pregnancy and when youโre breastfeeding โ and more importantly where to find them:
Foundations of a healthy diet: part one, Foundations of a healthy diet: part two
Prepare and organise
- Remember to label all your meals (date too) โ unless you like a lucky dip!
- Fill your cupboards with key staples, such as rice, pasta and tinned foods
- Donโt forget to defrost a day before โ a good habit is to take tomorrow nightโs dinner out of the freezer as tonightโs goes into the oven.
The gift of food…
When asked, several friends said one of the best gifts they were given when their babies arrived was a bag of frozen meals. So, if your freezer is looking a little bare or you’re not that into cooking โ ask your friends and family to bring a meal or two over. Thereโll be plenty of time to repay the favour at a later date!
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