Prepping nourishing freezer meals and snacks before birth is one of the best ways to support postpartum recovery, ensuring easy access to healing, energy-boosting foods. From lactation energy balls packed with milk-boosting ingredients to hearty soups and protein-rich breakfasts, these make-ahead recipes provide the nutrients new moms need while adjusting to life with a newborn.

Preparing for postpartum recovery is just as important as prepping for labor, and these herbal padsicles are made for soothing, healing, and protecting your body after birth. Packed with powerful herbs like yarrow, comfrey, and lavender, they help reduce swelling, promote tissue repair, and prevent infection—all while providing cooling relief. This easy, beginner-friendly recipe is the perfect way to bring natural healing into your postpartum routine.

This labor prep smoothie is packed with nutrients to support hydration, energy, and a smoother birth. With dates for cervical ripening, coconut water for electrolytes, and flax seeds for hormone balance, every ingredient serves a purpose.

Caring for my growing baby bump is about more than just preventing stretch marks—it’s about nurturing and embracing the incredible changes my body is going through during pregnancy. While no routine is guaranteed to prevent marks, treating my skin with love and intention is a beautiful act of self-care.