Batch cooking and freezing meals for postpartum

Meal ideas

• Bone broth soups (canh), lean braised pork (thịt kho), steamed fish portions.
• Cooked rice frozen in portions; vegetable stir-fries.

Freezing

Cool food quickly; use airtight containers; label date. Most cooked dishes keep 2–3 months for best quality.

Reheating

Reheat until steaming hot throughout; do not reheat rice repeatedly if safety is uncertain.

Notes for nursing parents

Garlic and chili are usually fine unless baby shows clear sensitivity — discuss elimination only with guidance.