February feels different this year. Instead of winter routines, I’m navigating newborn life, postpartum recovery, and redefining what Healthi looks like in this season. This is an honest look at postpartum nutrition, grace, recovery, and taking it one BITE at a time.
Hey everyone! Delicia here. It’s officially February here in Colorado, which usually means I’m hunkering down with a heating pad and a hot tea while the wind whips across the Front Range. But this year, my hunkering down looks a whole lot different.
As most of you know, I welcomed my sweet baby boy into the world on January 7th, and life’s been a beautiful, wild, sleep-deprived whirlwind ever since. I’m officially in the thick of maternity leave and the stay-at-home mom life, and let me tell you, the juggle is very real.
But before we get into the how-to of it all, I've got to share the birth story because I’m still buzzing from it. I had an unmedicated, 6-hour home birth, and honestly, it was the most empowering, intense, and incredible experience of my life. Bringing him into the world in our own space was everything I hoped it’d be. But now that the birth adrenaline’s worn off, I’m navigating a whole new mountain: postpartum recovery, feeding a newborn, and getting back into my Healthi groove.
I’ll be totally real with you guys: my breastfeeding journey didn't start exactly how I pictured it in my head. We really struggled with getting him to latch at first. It was frustrating, emotional, and absolutely exhausting. But instead of letting it defeat me, I pivoted. I started my pumping journey, and honestly, it’s been so empowering.
The silver lining to all that hard work is that I’ve been able to donate my extra milk to a local family with a newborn in need. Knowing my liquid gold is helping another baby thrive makes every late-night pump session worth it. It turns out that even when things don't go according to Plan A, the backup plan can be even more rewarding.
To keep my supply steady and help my body heal from the marathon of birth, I’ve been super intentional about what’s on my plate. After an unmedicated birth, your body needs serious repair, and if you’re pumping, your nutritional needs are on a whole different level.
If you’re in the same boat, here’s what I'm reaching for to support recovery and milk supply:
Oats and Flaxseeds: These are classics for a reason. Oats contain beta-glucan, which can help support the hormones responsible for making milk.
Healthy Fats (Avocado and Salmon): Your brain and your baby’s brain both need these! Omega-3s are crucial for recovery and for the quality of your milk.
Iron-Rich Foods: Whether it’s spinach, lean beef, or lentils, you need to replenish your iron stores after birth to keep your energy up.
The Rungry Strategy: If you’ve ever nursed or pumped, you know the rungry (relentlessly hungry) feeling. I lean hard on zero-BITE foods like berries and peppers to satisfy that volume-hunger without blowing my daily budget.
One thing I didn't expect to learn so quickly? The art of the contact nap. My son currently thinks my chest is the only acceptable place to sleep, and for the first few weeks, it drove my Type A brain crazy. I kept looking at the sink full of dishes and the mountain of laundry, feeling like I was failing my to-do list.
But lately, I’ve had a major perspective shift. I’m learning to slow down and actually enjoy these moments. The dishes can wait. The laundry isn't going anywhere. This season is so short, and choosing to sit still, breathe in that newborn smell, and just be with him is a form of self-care in itself. I’m learning that checking off the list isn't the goal anymore, soaking up the moment is.
I’m a bold, straightforward person, so here’s the truth: my body looks different. It’s softer, I’m exhausted, and the weight isn't just falling off instantly. And that’s okay.
My body just grew a human. It survived a 6-hour unmedicated labor. It’s currently sustaining a tiny person and helping another family in need. That’s a miracle, not a problem to be solved overnight. I’m focusing on how I feel rather than just the number on the scale.
We’ve got to stop being so hard on ourselves, ladies. Your value isn't tied to how fast you bounce back. It’s tied to how well you take care of yourself so you can show up for your family. Sometimes the most Healthi thing you can do is let the house be a mess and enjoy a snuggle.
This month is all about survival and small wins. I’m taking it one BITE at a time, one nap at a time, and, let’s be honest, about a million diaper changes at a time.
To all my fellow mamas out there, especially those of you in the newborn haze: you’re doing an incredible job. Don't let the scale (or an unfinished to-do list) tell you otherwise. We’ve got this.
February 6, 2026
