10x Postpartum Pantry Staples Every Mama Needs - Expert Arti, Nourish Me Mama
Hey mama! In those early postpartum weeks, your body is doing next-level healing while running a marathon… on no sleep… and keeping a tiny human alive. It’s a lot. And while everyone loves to tell new mamas to “rest” or “eat well,” nobody talks about the one thing that actually makes that possible:
A postpartum pantry that’s stocked, and ready to nourish you, without you lifting a finger.
Think of it as your behind-the-scenes village. The invisible doula in your kitchen. When the days blur, the nights stretch, and your hunger sneaks up, having the right foods on hand can be the difference between feeling depleted… and feeling held.
So we teamed up with Expert Arti from Nourish Me Mama to bring you the ultimate Postpartum Pantry Staples List. Build it before baby arrives or send it to your village so they can support you in this way!
Kia ora, I’m Arti, the founder of Nourish Me Mama and a proud mama of two, Aarin & Ayra. I’m a Certified Nutrition Consultant with Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition, specialising in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Baby Nutrition.
After moving from the corporate world into my passion for holistic nutrition, I now support mamas through the beautiful, demanding journey of new motherhood. My mission is to take away the overwhelm and help you nourish your healing body with ease!
10x Postpartum Pantry Staples Every Mama Needs
Build a nourishing pantry that supports healing, energy, and milk supply during the sacred postpartum window. This is a time for rest, warmth, and gentle care, where every meal can be an act of love and recovery. From comforting broths to nutrient-dense snacks, these staples help replenish your body and nourish tired māmās from the inside out.
Here’s my must-have pantry staples for nourishing tired mamas:
- Oats – For energy, milk supply, and steady blood sugar
- Bone broth (frozen or powdered) – Deep healing, gut support, and warmth
- Organic canned beans & lentils – Quick protein + iron; perfect for curries, soups, or salads
- Coconut milk or cream – Healthy fats for hormones; ideal in porridges, curries, or soups
- Nut butters – Spoonful’s of protein, healthy fats, and easy energy
- Dates – Sweet, iron-rich snacks; stuff with nut butter for a balanced energy bite
- Chia & flaxseeds – Fibre, omega-3s, and milk supply support
- Herbal teas (nettle, raspberry leaf, chamomile) – Hydration and calming postpartum support
- Easy protein add-ins – Collagen powder, boiled eggs, canned salmon, sardines, tuna, chickpeas, or black beans
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Dark chocolate – Because… balance, always 😊
Stock this pantry before baby arrives — or hand this list to your village so they can nourish you while you rest, heal, and soak in those newborn snuggles.
Mama, nourishment is a love language, and you deserve it in abundance.
In postpartum, your body is repairing, your hormones are landing, your brain is rewiring, and your heart is expanding in every direction. Having a pantry full of nutrient-dense, easy-to-prepare foods means you don’t have to think, plan, or scramble.
Tell us: Which pantry staple are you leaning on the most right now?
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