As you welcome a new addition to your life, alongside the joy, you will undoubtedly experience low energy, aches, and pains. After being pregnant for 9 months and going through labour and delivery, your body has gone through significant changes. Especially if you are breastfeeding, you are continuing to share nutrients with your baby. While you may not be able to control the amount of sleep you get as a mom of a baby, you can include certain foods to give you a boost of energy and important nutrients your body requires.

 Me and my 2nd daughter (2 months postpartum)

I gave birth to a baby girl 2.5 months ago and also have a 2.5-year-old toddler. You can only imagine how hectic my day can get! However, I have found that on the days I am more prepared to eat healthier, I feel much more energized and more in balance.

If you want to know the 5 things you should be eating after you give birth to improve your energy levels, head over here to read my article on Masalamommas.