5 Reasons Why Oatmeal is Ideal for Postpartum

• After birth, the body is considered “cold and depleted” due to blood loss and energy expenditure.
• Oats are warm in nature and sweet in flavor, which helps to:
  • Rebuild Qi (vital energy) and Blood
  • Support digestion and spleen function
  • Restore warmth to the womb
• Warm, soft foods like oatmeal are gentle on the digestive system and help the body recover from depletion.

• Ayurveda classifies oatmeal as sattvic (pure, nourishing) and vata-pacifying, perfect for the postpartum period, which is dominated by the vata dosha (dry, light, cold, and mobile).
• Cooked oats with ghee, milk, and warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger help:
  • Ground the nervous system
  • Promote stable energy and mood
  • Support elimination and prevent constipation
• The creamy, soupy texture soothes the digestive fire (agni) and promotes tissue repair.

• Oats are a classic galactagogue, meaning they help support milk supply, likely due to:
  • Beta-glucans, which can increase prolactin levels (the milk-making hormone)
  • Iron and B vitamins, which support energy and hormone balance postpartum
• They also stabilize blood sugar, helping prevent energy crashes and mood dips common in early motherhood.

• Oats provide a gentle source of:
  • Iron supports blood rebuilding and prevents postpartum anemia
  • Magnesium calms the nervous system and supports muscle recovery
  • Fiber helps with postpartum constipation
  • Complex carbohydrates steady energy for healing and breastfeeding

• Warm oatmeal feels nurturing; it’s emotional comfort food that signals rest and care.
• It can easily be tailored to healing needs:
  • Add dates, nuts, seeds, or coconut for nourishment
  • Add warming spices for circulation
  • Add ghee or butter for healthy fats and hormone balance
    
    

Here are nine ways to upgrade your oatmeal during postpartum! Our berry oatmeal congee already has some of these, including collagen peptides, grass fed butter, Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger!

-Stir in a scoop of collagen peptides or bone broth powder for added protein.

- Stir in a tablespoon of Ghee

-Stir in some raw heavy cream , raw milk or coconut milk for extra creaminess

-Add warming spices like Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom

-Add healing herbs like Shatavari

-Stir in a dollop of nut butter or Nuttzo for added healthy fats

-Stir in a little ground flaxseed for added lactation benefit

-Add your favorite dried fruits like dates or goji berries

-Add other favorite toppings like cacao nibs, shredded coconut, hemp seeds, nuts or more

This is one of my favorite warm and nourishing dishes...this is a great healthy postpartum meal that you can enjoy whether or not you've just had a baby!

Warm Fruit Porridge

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked apples (peeled and chopped)
• 1 cup cooked oats or rice flakes
• 1 cup warm almond milk or coconut milk (or milk of choice)
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of cardamom
• Chopped nuts and raisins for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the cooked apples, oats or rice flakes, and warm almond milk or coconut milk.

2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

3. Stir in the ghee, maple syrup or honey (if desired), cinnamon, and cardamom.

4. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the porridge reaches your desired consistency.

5. Serve warm, topped with chopped nuts and raisins.