Nutrition that supports postnatal recovery
Plan meals and key nutrients for the recovery period, including familiar postpartum or confinement foods.
POSTNATAL NUTRITION
Postnatal nutrition and gradual weight management
We consider your recovery, breastfeeding needs, sleep, appetite and life with a baby. Eating advice adapts to your physical recovery and weight goals without overlooking nutrition.
Book a free postnatal assessmentTelehealth Australia-wideEnglish, Mandarin or CantoneseLed by an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
APD-led care teamWeekday meal feedback · Telehealth
12 years*Related nutrition services began in China in 2014
2V1 dietitian-led support*One Australian APD + one China-based nutrition support team member
Health fund Extras*We can help check your potential APD consultation claim
Licensed Chinese invention patent*Nutrition and exercise recommendation technology
*Health fund eligibility and rebates depend on your Extras policy. Only individual consultations provided personally by an APD who is a recognised provider with your fund may be claimable; weekday meal follow-up is not claimable. Licensed patent: China ZL202310647085.1 (CN116994709B); not an Australian patent or government certification of clinical outcomes.
Key features
Recovery and weight goals can coexist
Adjust eating to the stage of recovery, prioritising adequate nutrition before gradual weight change.
Breastfeeding-conscious weight management
Consider energy and nutrient needs during breastfeeding while reviewing appropriate weight goals.
Doable with a baby
Work around takeaway, quick meals, broken sleep and night feeds.
Supporting mum while considering baby
When planning breastfeeding nutrition, consider relevant infant concerns such as food allergies alongside appropriate medical advice.
Flexible as your situation changes
Review nutrition as sleep, appetite, return to work or weaning change.
WHO IT’S FOR
Who this is for
Postnatal nutrition needs to consider recovery, breastfeeding, sleep and family support rather than follow a standard weight-loss plan.
Weight changes after birth
Your weight has changed since pregnancy and you would like gradual, recovery-first support.
Breastfeeding while managing weight
You want to make gradual changes without restrictive dieting or compromising nutrition.
Irregular eating while caring for a baby
Broken sleep, takeaway, snacks and night eating have disrupted regular meals.
Weight remains difficult to manage after birth
After a second pregnancy, multiples or longer-term postnatal weight changes, you want a more structured approach.
HOW IT WORKS
How it works
We work from recovery through to gradual weight management, based on how you feel, your breastfeeding needs and real life—not a standard diet plan.
- STEP 01
Review recovery and current needs
Discuss birth, physical recovery, breastfeeding, weight, food, sleep and your most pressing concerns.
- STEP 02
Personalise your postnatal eating plan
Balance recovery, nutrition, breastfeeding considerations and gradual weight-management goals.
- STEP 03
Fit food into everyday family life
Plan meals, takeaway, quick food, snacks and night-feeding routines.
- STEP 04
Follow up and adapt
Use meal feedback, appetite, weight trends, sleep and breastfeeding information to revise the plan.
- STEP 05
Adjust across postnatal stages
Review priorities with recovery, weaning, returning to work and family changes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What’s included
Specific support for recovery, breastfeeding, weight management and the practical eating problems of caring for a baby.
Nutrition for postnatal recovery
Plan meals, protein and key nutrients according to your recovery stage, putting recovery first.
Breastfeeding nutrition and weight goals
Review energy, nutrients and gradual weight management around your breastfeeding circumstances.
Weekday feedback on three mealsCore service
Follow up on meals, snacks, takeaway and changes on working days, with guidance tailored to life with your baby.
Meals while caring for a baby or returning to work
Work around low sleep, fragmented time, quick cooking, takeaway and night feeds.
Weight and body-measurement trends
Review trends alongside recovery, breastfeeding and sleep, adjusting plans as appropriate.
Support through postnatal transitions
Reassess food and weight goals as you wean, return to work or prepare for another pregnancy.
SUPPORT BY STAGE
Support at each stage
The appropriate support period depends on recovery, breastfeeding, individual needs and goals.
- 0–8 weeks after birth
Recovery comes first
Focus on regular meals, physical recovery and basic nutrition.
- 60 days
Typical ongoing postnatal support
When recovery is stable and you want weight-management support, with consistent follow-up and reviews.
- After weaning / return to work
Adjusting to a new routine
Revisit food and weight goals as breastfeeding, sleep, work and family life change.
Your support period is based on your dietitian’s assessment and advice from your medical team. Weight change is affected by recovery, breastfeeding, sleep, participation and other factors.
YOUR CARE TEAM
2V1 Nutrition Support, Backed by Professional Expertise
Each client is supported by one Australian Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and one China-based nutrition support team member.
Assessment & plan
Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD)
Responsible for professional nutrition assessment, the development or review of personalised nutrition plans, and matters requiring further professional judgement.
Anna Kong
Louis Chen
Academic support
Expert Advisors
Academic and professional advisors in nutrition and food science support the team through academic guidance, professional knowledge and service development.
Chen Jing
Wu Xiyang
Daily follow-up
Nutrition Support Team
China-based nutrition support team members provide weekday meal follow-up and practical day-to-day support within your APD’s plan. They are not Accredited Practising Dietitians.
Liu Ping (Apple)Supports weight management for working women and postnatal mums, including emotional eating.
Li Lanjie (Elaine)Supports women’s weight management, preconception, PCOS and menopause nutrition, and muscle or weight gain for men.
Wang Danqi (Doreen)Focuses on weight management for working and menopausal women, meal follow-up for clients with chronic conditions under APD plans and improving children’s eating habits.
Jia Cunmei (Greta)Supports weight management for busy working women and teenagers.
Yang Zhao (Yvonne)Supports weight management for working adults and students, and men’s muscle gain and fat loss.
FREE INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Your first postnatal assessment
is free for new clients
A short questionnaire about recovery, breastfeeding and daily eating can help determine whether it is an appropriate time to start.
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Get in touch
Message our nutrition team on WeChat (ID: xxxrrr122), WhatsApp or email.02
Short questionnaire
Spend about 3 minutes describing your eating, health and priorities.03
Your free assessment
Our team reviews your starting point and discusses the next steps. No obligation to purchase.Contact us
Tell us which service you are interested in when you get in touch.
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Postnatal nutrition FAQs
Common questions before getting started. For questions about diagnosis, medication or test results, please also speak with your doctor.
6 questions · select a question to see the answer
When can I start focusing on my weight after birth?
Recovery comes first and the timing is different for everyone. In the early weeks we focus on regular meals and nutrition. Once you have recovered and your GP or midwife is comfortable, we can look at gradual weight changes.
Can I lose weight while breastfeeding?
Gradual change can be reasonable, but strict dieting is not recommended while breastfeeding. We make sure you are eating enough to support feeding and recovery, and adjust slowly once feeding is settled.
Do I have to stop breastfeeding to manage my weight?
No. Weight support can be planned around breastfeeding. Decisions about breastfeeding are yours to make with your health professionals.
My baby may have a cow’s milk protein allergy. Should I cut out dairy?
Please do not cut out foods without medical advice. If your baby’s doctor recommends changes to your diet, we can help you plan meals that still meet your nutrition needs, including calcium.
I’m feeling low or overwhelmed. Can you help?
We can help with eating and routine, but your emotional wellbeing matters too. Please talk to your GP or call the PANDA National Helpline on 1300 726 306. In an emergency, call 000.
Can I get a refund or pause my program?
Yes. If you are unable to continue because of your health, work, family or other personal reasons, you can contact us at any time to end your program early. Fees for services already provided as agreed are not refundable. We will calculate and refund the remaining unused service fees based on the agreed package price and our service records, less a cancellation processing fee of no more than 15% of the unused amount. The initial nutrition assessment is always free, whether or not you continue with the service or request a refund.
If we cannot provide the agreed services or our services do not meet the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law, we will provide a remedy, refund or other statutory remedy as required by law, and the cancellation processing fee will not apply. Your statutory consumer rights, including applicable cooling-off rights, are not limited.
To pause, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance in normal circumstances; sudden illness, hospitalisation and other emergencies are handled flexibly. Once your pause is confirmed, the paused period does not count towards your used service working days and your remaining service working days are carried forward. See our refund and suspension policy.