Nourished Mama
Postpartum food service in Lisboa, Cascais & Sintra
Made to nourish you while you nourish your baby.
Nourished Mama is a postpartum food service in Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra, created to nourish and care for women during the weeks after birth. Inspired by traditional postpartum wisdom and Traditional Chinese Medicine, I prepare warm, wholesome food that brings comfort, nourishment and ease during this tender transition, leaving more space for rest, recovery and time with your baby.
❋ Rooted in postpartum wisdom
Across cultures, the weeks after birth have long been seen as a time for rest, warmth and nourishment. Nourished Mama brings this traditional wisdom into a modern postpartum kitchen, with food that feels comforting, grounding and deeply caring.
❋ Warm & easy to digest
Postpartum meals centre around warm, cooked foods such as mineral-rich broths, soups, stews, warming breakfasts and gently spiced dishes. Food that is comforting, satisfying and gentle on the body during recovery.
❋ Replenishing real food
Seasonal vegetables, quality proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, herbs and spices form the foundation of every meal. Simple, nutrient-rich ingredients prepared with care to help replenish and nourish your body after pregnancy and birth.
❋ Made with care
Every meal is personally prepared by me, Leslie, a women’s health coach and chef. This isn't simply postpartum meal delivery; it’s a way of caring for a woman through food at a time when so much of her energy and attention goes to her baby. It also takes something off her partner’s plate, creating more space for both parents to rest, adjust, and be present during those first weeks together.
“when a mother is nourished, that nourishment reaches far beyond her.”
Postpartum recovery continues long after birth, making the first 40 days a precious window to rest, replenish, and rebuild. Nourishing a mother well supports her recovery, energy and emotional wellbeing. It will help her feel more like herself, and giving her more to draw from as she cares for her baby.
Choose how you'd like
to be nourished
Nourished Mama Food Box
Postpartum nourishment,
ready when you need it
✔ 3 portions Warming Breakfasts
✔ 3 portions Wholesome Main Meal
✔ 3 portions Mineral-Rich Broth
✔ Nourishing Snacks
✔ Savoury Quiche
✔ Postpartum Herbal Tea Blend
✔ Freshly Prepared with Seasonal Whole Foods
Price: €219 incl. VAT
Nourished Mama Chef at home
Personalised postpartum nourishment, cooked in your kitchen
✔ Personal Postpartum Intake
✔ Fully Customised Menu
✔ Fresh Cooking in Your Own Home
✔ Nourishing Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners & Snacks
✔ Mineral-Rich Broths & Postpartum Herbal Tea
✔ Fridge & Freezer Stocked for a Full Week
✔ Option to Include Meals for Your Partner & Family
Price: upon request
How it works
Not sure which option is right for you? The Food Box is perfect if you simply want nourishing, ready-made postpartum food prepared for you. It follows a seasonal set menu and is freshly prepared each week.
Chef at Home offers more personal support. The menu is created around you, your family, your preferences, and how much food you’d like prepared. You can reserve your place during pregnancy, or book at any point after your baby has arrived.
Postpartum doesn’t end after the first 40 days. Those early weeks are a precious time for rest and recovery, but your need for nourishment and support can continue for many months and well into the first years of motherhood. Both services are here for you whenever you feel you need a little more care.
Registering doesn’t commit you to anything yet. For the Food Box, I’ll first confirm your preferred Tuesday and send your invoice. For Chef at Home, we’ll start with a short 15-minute call to discuss your wishes and create a personalised proposal.
Your booking is only confirmed once payment has been received.