The postpartum phase, often referred to as the "fourth trimester," is a significant period in a new mother's life. OK. This is a gross understatement.  You've just been hit by the baby train. And all those great happy hormones that were coursing through your body during pregnancy have been flushed out. Your body hurts from childbirth, your milk coming in, and you're not sleeping at all. It's so overwhelming, and the last thing you probably can imagine is...

Congratulations on your new addition! That first week can feel like a century while you're dealing with postpartum healing, caring for a baby, managing hormone fluctuations, learning how to breastfeed, and trying to deal with all the people who are calling and visiting and more. By creating a meal plan for this week ahead of time, cooking and organizing what you can before baby comes, the last thing you'll have to deal with is wondering...