A Letter from Our Founder

I grew up watching the women in my family, my grandmother, my mother, my aunts, care for new mothers with deep wisdom and unwavering love. Their knowledge wasn’t written in books or taught in clinics; it was passed from generation to generation, a living tradition of nourishment, healing, and community. They learned from the women before them, and now I carry this wisdom forward.

In those early days after childbirth, when a mother was at her most vulnerable, I saw how food became medicine, how warmth and rest were sacred, and how the presence of other women was as vital as any remedy. These practices weren’t just about physical recovery. They strengthened the bond between mother and child, honoured the transition into motherhood, and ensured the well-being of both.

As our lives have changed, many of these traditions have faded, replaced by fast-paced routines that overlook the deep needs of a postpartum mother. This wisdom holds incredible value, and I want to bring it back to help mothers feel supported, nourished, and cared for during their postpartum journey.

That’s why I created Yuri: to reintroduce time-honoured postpartum care in a way that fits modern motherhood. Our postpartum recovery meals, snacks, and teas are inspired by generational recipes and designed for women’s wellness in the UK and beyond. But more than a product, Yuri is about community. It’s about reconnecting women with the traditions that have nurtured mothers and babies for centuries, preserving generational wisdom so it continues to support the mothers and daughters who come after us.

Through Yuri, I hope to honour the legacy of the women before me and bring postpartum nourishment to every mother who needs it. No woman should have to navigate this journey alone. Generational wisdom still has a place in our modern world, and motherhood deserves to be supported, cherished, and celebrated.

Neekita Patel, Founder of Yuri