“The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. … The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother.” A book

Nourishment and wholefood calories are key to postnatal recovery. You need fuel for that fire. You need calories, whole food calories to get by and function any way at all. Its not a time to scrimp on your food intake.