Most new moms expect sleep deprivation, but few realize that nutritional depletion might be what’s silently stealing their energy, mood, and capacity to show up the way they want.
“A lot of moms are tired because they actually don’t nourish their bodies—and they don’t eat enough,” Arti shared. “I learnt that the hard way.”
Arti, a certified nutrition consultant and founder of Nourish Me Mama, knows what it’s like to hit that 3 p.m. crash while juggling babies and life. After 15 years in corporate recruitment and two kids of her own, she made a bold pivot into nutrition—driven by personal experience, loss, and a deep desire to help other moms feel less alone.
When You’re Depleted, It’s Hard to Regulate—Physically and Emotionally
In the early postpartum weeks, Arti often sees moms battling fatigue, irritability, and even guilt.
“If you’re constantly feeling tired—even though you’re eating what seems like a decent diet—you may be missing essential nutrients,” she explained. “The MOST common ones are low iron, omega-3s, or vitamin D.”
These deficiencies don’t just affect energy—they impact everything from mood to milk supply, hormonal stability to sleep quality.
And when you’re undernourished, self-regulation becomes harder:
- You snap more easily
- You feel foggy and frustrated
- You beat yourself up for not “doing better”
“It’s not that you’re not capable,” Arti emphasized. “Sometimes your body just needs more support.”
This Is a Season. And It’s Okay to Ask for Help.
Part of healing is accepting the season you’re in. We talked about motherhood being a season, and like all seasons, they come and go. Once you recognise the season and its responsibilities, you become more open and accepting to the realities of it.
Arti reflects on the traditional practice from her culture, where postpartum mothers return to their family home for six weeks of rest, nourishment, and bonding.
“I didn’t understand it at first. But my mom said, ‘Just let me feed you and take care of you.’ And I’m so thankful I did. It gave me the space to rest, recover, and really bond with my baby.”
Many moms feel guilty asking for help. But as Arti puts it, that time is not about being productive in the traditional sense—it’s about doing the most important work of all: connecting with your baby and giving your body time to heal.
“When you recognize that this is the season to bond, you stop fighting it. You realize asking for help is part of honoring that season.”
From Pain to Purpose: Arti’s Journey into Nutrition
Before she ever became a nutrition consultant, Arti was already passionate about whole foods. But it was motherhood—and the challenges that came with it—that deepened her conviction.
“I was diagnosed with PCOS. And my doctor told me that I really needed to look at my diet. Unfortunately, my first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. That’s when I started to deep dive on how I could support my body through food.”
Pregnancy, postpartum, and the grief of losing her father just 6 months after her firstborn came along all collided in a whirlwind of transformation. Arti emerged from it with renewed clarity:
“I just thought, life is too short. I want to do something I absolutely love—and help other moms not feel so alone.”
Today, through Nourish Me Mama, Arti offers 1:1 consults for pregnant and postpartum moms, guiding them to make whole foods a powerful part of their healing journey.
Simple Takeaways to Start Nourishing Your Postpartum Self
- Don’t skip meals. “One skipped meal is enough to throw my blood sugar off. That’s when the mood swings and crashes start.”
- Prioritize warm, easy-to-digest meals.
Think broths, soups, lentils, and leafy greens, especially in the first six weeks. - Continue your prenatal vitamins.
Your body needs them even more postpartum, especially if breastfeeding. - Stock your pantry with healthy fats.
Avocados, coconut milk, nuts, olive oil—all help with hormonal regulation and recovery.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Start With This.
🎧 Listen to Arti’s full episode on the Thriving New Mama Podcast
If you’ve been feeling like you’re falling short or can’t “bounce back,” this episode is your reminder: you’re not broken—you might just be undernourished. And you deserve support.
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