Postpartum Superfoods

Butternut squash

• Naturally soft, sweet, and easy to digest

• Warming when cooked — supportive for postpartum recovery in many traditional food philosophies

• Nourishing without being heavy or inflammatory

• Well tolerated by many breastfeeding infants

Butternut squash is a beautiful postpartum food — gentle, grounding, and genuinely supportive for healing. It includes Vitamin A, which supports tissue repair and healing, is essential for immune function, supports skin and mucosal health (important for recovery and breastfeeding); Vitamin C, which aids wound healing (especially important after vaginal birth or C-section), supports collagen production, boosts immune resilience during a vulnerable time, enhances iron absorption from plant foods (important for replenishing blood stores); Vitamin B6, supports hormone regulation, helps with energy metabolism, supports mood regulation and nervous system, important for milk production and maternal nutrient needs; Folate (Vitamin B9), supports cell regeneration and repair, important for blood health; Magnesium, which helps regulate the nervous system, supports muscle relaxation and sleep quality, can help with stress resilience and recovery fatigue; Dietary Fiber, supports digestive health, which is often sluggish postpartum, helps stabilize blood sugar, gentle fiber that’s typically well-tolerated even early postpartum.