The Postpartum Doula’s Secret to Easy, Hormone-Balancing Breakfasts
Hi, Michigan Families! Jodi here, owner of Michigan Family Doulas and a certified nutritionist. During the postpartum period, the goal is simple: nourishment without the work. However, your body is expending massive amounts of energy healing and producing milk, and yet, finding the time to make a healthy breakfast often feels impossible. Enter overnight oats for breastfeeding!
I always recommend simple, whole-food recipes that you can prepare once and eat for days. In fact, this delicious, seasonal recipe hits all the marks for boosting energy, balancing hormones, and supporting your milk supply.
Jodi’s Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats- for Breastfeeding and More!
This breakfast tastes like a fall treat but is packed with ingredients designed by a nutritionist to regulate your blood sugar and support your body’s demanding needs. The star ingredient, oats, is a widely recognized galactagogue (a substance that can help increase milk supply).
Ingredients & Benefits:
- Oats: A top galactagogue and high in fiber for blood sugar stability. Crucial for steady energy.
- Pumpkin Puree: Rich in Vitamin A, fiber, and zinc—vital for immune function and healing.
- Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds: Provide Omega-3 fatty acids, essential for hormone regulation and baby’s brain development.
- Full-Fat Greek Yogurt/Kefir: Offers calcium and probiotics for gut health and strong bones.
- Warming Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg): Aid in digestion.
Why Oats for Breastfeeding Work (The Nutritionist View):
When you eat complex carbohydrates like those found in oats for breastfeeding, you promote steady blood sugar levels. In turn, this stability prevents energy crashes and helps your body manage the hormones responsible for milk production. This is crucial because a crash in blood sugar can sometimes signal stress, which can temporarily dampen your supply. Keeping your energy and sugar steady is key!
The 5-Minute Method (No-Cook!):
- Combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy, nut, or oat), 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 tbsp chia or flax seeds, 1 tsp maple syrup, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) in a jar.
- Stir well, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, top with walnuts or pecans for extra healthy fats and protein.
Keep a batch of these Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats ready in your fridge. It’s a clean, effortless way to ensure your body gets the fuel it needs while you focus on your baby.
Need More Postpartum Nutrition Guidance?
Our certified postpartum doulas offer guidance on nutrition, meal prep, and creating a supportive environment so you can thrive. Contact Michigan Family Doulas today to learn how we can bring more rest and nourishment to your home. Here are some more of my favorite overnight oat recipes!
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