Any woman who has ever carried a child will tell you that those nine months can be seriously tough. And once the baby is born, the challenges seemingly increase. No doubt being a mother is the most beautiful experience, but to keep that spirit right, several moms-to-be these days have discovered amazing hacks, which they are kind enough to share with the rest. Take notes from this supermom, Jessica May Magill, who revealed how she prepared an astounding 152 meals and 228 snacks when she was 37 weeks pregnant. Just days before her delivery, Jessica prepared the meals to save time after her fourth child is born. Be prepared to be blown away with what all she made. Dietician-Recommended Healthy Foods Mothers-to-Be Must Add in Their Diet. 

Jessica decided to get ready for her fourth child’s arrival. She wanted to make those sleep-deprived early days of a new baby easier for her entire family. With swollen ankles and nearly-ready to pop, the mother cooked up an array of snacks, pre-school meals, desserts and the likes for her family. “Everything I made was vegan (except for kids' scrolls) and lots are nut free for preschool lunch boxes, showing you can eat yummy food with allergies or food preferences,” Jessica explained to Healthy Mummy. “I know I will be starving while breastfeeding and my kids are massive snackers, so now I can relax and know we all have healthy options sorted,” she added further. Here’s How You Can Plan a Healthy Pregnancy. 

Jessica's Meals

  • San Choy Bow x 12 serves

  • Meatballs x 12 serves

  • Lentil Patties x 8 serves

  • Devilled Sausages x 8 serves

  • Chorizo Pasta x 8 serves

  • Lentil Bolognese x 8 serves

  • Vegetarian Chilli x 8 serves

  • Bean and Corn Enchiladas x 4 serves

  • Peanut Butter Chicken Curry x 8 serves

  • ‘Hulk’ Mac and Cheese x 24 (kids) serves

  • Vegetarian Sausage rolls x 24

  • Loaded Veggie Sausage Rolls x 28

  • Choc Chip Banana Bread x 32 serves

  • Peanut Bubble Crunch x 18 serves

  • 5 Ingredient Choc Chip Fudge x 12 serves

  • Bounty Bites x 20 serves

  • Wholemeal Choc Chip Muffins x 24 serves

  • Vegemite Scrolls x 32 serves

  • Salted Caramel Bliss Balls x 24

  • Chewy Choc Muesli bars x 24

  • Seeded chocolate bars x 18

  • Weetbix Slice x 24

All the meals and snacks she prepared are healthy choices. Jessica said she thinks carefully about what she is making and starts with the recipes that take the longest first. She further advises all the would-be mothers to decide on the recipes with similar ingredients so that they can buy in bulk and also save money. We are elated that Jessica would be able to enjoy the pleasant early days with her baby without having to even think about cooking.

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