Newborn care, changes in routine (especially for new mothers), sleep deprivation and breastfeeding can leave you exhausted.
Treat yourself with affection, following our advice:
1) sleep
Did the baby sleep in the afternoon? Take a nap, guilt-free. Excessive tiredness makes everyday life heavier and accumulates.
2) Bleeding
Tell your obstetrician if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding. Talkativeness (a kind of postpartum menstruation due to the removal of the placenta) is normal and can last up to three weeks, but excess blood deserves attention. Also contact your doctor in case of: fever, pain and redness in the breasts, loss of appetite, malaise and swelling of the legs.
3) Water
Do you remember the recommendation to drink lots of water during pregnancy? She continues. Incidentally, it is essential for the nursing woman. She leaves a cup next to you every time you breastfeed (the father can also help you with this task in the early days).
4) Proteins
Postpartum, eat lots of protein: lean meats, fish, milk, cheese, eggs, soybeans, and beans.
5) Practicality
If you are alone to look after the baby and prepare lunch, resort to practicality: order a (healthy) lunch at home, buy packed lunches of frozen meals, hire someone to cook for you once a week (and freeze) and, if you are unable to use any of these services, ask a close friend or family member to prepare and freeze meals for you.
6) Zen mind
A calm mind is what your body needs to produce milk. Don’t worry about the amount – it will be enough for your child. And know that too many worries affect production: they say milk begins to form in the head.
7) Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be very difficult at first. The breast can rupture, you can have mastitis (“stones” in the breast), fever… To avoid cracks or recover the region, rub some of your own milk on the breasts, which helps heal and hydrate. Cold compresses also help relieve mastitis symptoms.
8) Hygiene
If you had a C-section or episiotomy, clean the cut site thoroughly with soap and water. And always leave the place dry.
9) Housework
This is not the time to try and catch up on house cleaning. Even if you had a natural birth, without an episiotomy, you should avoid straining. In the case of a caesarean section, it is obvious that pushing can compromise recovery. The baby is the biggest weight you will have to carry during this time!
10) walk
Walk whenever you can and avoid lying down for too long, especially if you’ve had a cesarean section: walking helps eliminate gastrointestinal discomfort.
11) Mobile phone and computer
Disconnect from the outside world if possible: avoid opening your emails, staying on your cell phone… It’s a time when the focus will be on getting to know your child, noticing their reactions and connecting. You are discovering motherhood together, or at least building the relationship you will have.
12) Support network
Ask for help. This start is very heavy and no one needs to be a superhero. Get someone to help watch the baby and you’ll be able to have a decent shower, have time to brush your teeth and even change and walk around the block to get some fresh air.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
