Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal - Postpartum Daily Food and Reflection Journal Paperback - Nourish Mama

207 pages - Paperback Edition

I'm worried about my milk supply. Will a journal help?

A journal gives you facts instead of guesses. The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal lets you record feeds, food, energy and mood, so patterns are easier to see and easier to explain. Take it to your appointments. If you're worried about your supply or your baby's weight, talk to your child health nurse, GP or a lactation consultant (IBCLC).

I barely have time to eat, let alone write things down. Is this realistic?

Yes. A few words between feeds is enough. Short notes add up to a useful picture over a week. Keep the journal and a pen where you usually feed, so it's within reach. Some days you'll write more, some days less, and both are fine.

Feeds blur together at 3am. How do I keep track?

Write the time down when you sit to feed, and add a word or two about how it went. In the Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal, your feeds sit alongside what you ate and how you felt that day. By morning, you've got a record instead of a blur.

I want to look after myself, but I don't know where to start.

Start by noticing. What did you eat today? How was your energy? How are you feeling? The reflection pages give you space to check in with yourself, not only your baby. Small changes are easier to make once you can see your own patterns on paper.

Who is the Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal for?

The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal is for new mums in the postpartum period who are breastfeeding and want to understand how food, feeds, energy and mood connect. It also suits mums who want a written record for appointments, and makes a thoughtful gift from a partner, friend or family member.

When should I start using it?

Start whenever you like in the postpartum period. Some mums begin in the first weeks, when feeds are frequent and days blur. Others start later, when they want to understand a pattern or prepare for an appointment. There's no wrong time to begin.

What can I record in it?

The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal gives you space to record your dietary choices, your feeding schedule and your personal reflections. Over time, it helps you see patterns in your diet and how they line up with your energy, your mood and your milk supply.

Is it a printed book or a digital file?

It's a printed paperback of 207 pages, shipped to you. There's no app or download. If you'd prefer a digital guide, The Complete Nourish Mama Breastfeeding System is a digital download of over 200 pages with meal plans and shopping lists.

How do I use it each day?

Keep it where you feed. Note your meals and snacks, your feed times, and a line about your energy and mood. When you have a quiet moment, add a reflection. Look back over the week to see what stands out, then take it with you to appointments.

How long does it take each day?

As long as you have. Most entries are a few words at a time, jotted between feeds. The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal is made to fit around a newborn, not to add another job to your list. Skip a day if you need to and pick it up again tomorrow.

How do I use it at appointments?

Bring the journal to your GP, child health nurse or lactation consultant. Your written notes on feeds, food, energy and mood give them a clearer picture than memory alone. It's easier to answer questions when the details are in front of you.

Is the journal medical advice?

No. The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal is a record of your own food, feeds and feelings. It doesn't diagnose anything. If you're worried about your health, your mood, your supply or your baby, talk to your GP, midwife, child health nurse or a lactation consultant.

Can recording my food help me work out what upsets my baby?

A written record gives you and your GP or child health nurse something to look at together. Please don't cut foods from your diet without advice from a health professional. Changing your diet while breastfeeding works best with support. Bring the journal to your next appointment.

Can I use it while pregnant?

The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal is written for the postpartum period and breastfeeding. Some mums like to have it ready before the birth so it's waiting for them. For food questions during pregnancy, talk to your midwife or GP.

How is it different from the Breastfeeding Meal Plan?

The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Meal Plan is a 32-page paperback with a week of meals, recipes and a shopping list. It tells you what to cook. The Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal is where you record what you ate, your feeds and how you felt. Many mums use both together.

Why not use an app or my phone notes?

You can, and some mums do. The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal keeps food, feeds and reflections together on paper, with no screen at 3am and no notifications. It's easy to flip back through, and easy to hand to your health professional at an appointment.

How does it compare with other breastfeeding trackers?

Many trackers record feeds only. This journal links your feeds with what you eat, your energy, your mood and your reflections, so you see the whole picture. It was written by Kelly Northey, a Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, for breastfeeding mums.

Is it a good gift for a new mum?

Yes. The Nourish Mama Breastfeeding Nutrition Journal is a thoughtful gift from a partner, friend or family member. It gives a new mum a space that's about her, not only her baby. Pair it with the Breastfeeding Meal Plan or Nourish Mama lactation cookies for a fuller gift.

What else pairs well with the journal?

The Breastfeeding Meal Plan paperback gives you a week of meals to cook and a shopping list. The Complete Nourish Mama Breastfeeding System is a 200+ page digital guide. Nourish Mama lactation cookies and teas are easy snacks and drinks to record in your journal.

How much is shipping?

Orders over $99 ship free within Australia. Below that, it's a $12 flat rate in Australia and $15 to New Zealand. Most orders leave within 1 to 2 business days. Add the Breastfeeding Meal Plan or another Nourish Mama item to your cart to reach free shipping.