The Little Secrets Of The Postpartum Period

Childbirth is the long-awaited moment during pregnancy – we finally have our baby in our arms! But no one has told the new mother that it is also the beginning of a difficult phase in life: the postpartum period, or the period after childbirth.

In addition to adjusting to her newborn baby, the mother goes through her own transition period, both physically and emotionally.

In this article, we’ll share some postpartum secrets that may be helpful in getting new moms on the road to recovery.

During the pregnancy…

Research in the fields of neurology and life sciences has shown that changes occur in the mother’s brain during pregnancy. There are gradual changes before the coming of the new human child.

Here’s the good news: Pregnancy also makes us smarter, enhances our senses, improves our emotional intelligence, and allows us to multitask more efficiently!

Yet the emotional well-being of a mother-to-be is constantly teetering on a tightrope. Her entire hormone balance should return to its normal state. This means that there will be a period of crying and laughing at the same time, having conflicting feelings and, in short, adjusting to a new life.

How does the postpartum period affect women?

About 75% of women suffer from “postpartum depression”. It is a mild depression that peaks on the fourth or fifth day after delivery.

It often coincides with coming home from the hospital, where the mother was cared for day and night. Now she is the one who has to do all the new and unknown tasks.

Fortunately, the feeling of depression passes quickly, usually within a few days, after everything has normalized and new routines have been developed.

In addition, all “displaced” organs must return to their original position after delivery. The mother may also have scars that will take some time to heal.

The secrets of the postpartum period

Sleep is the key to recovery

After all the effort put into the delivery process, lots of sleep is the best thing for a good recovery. Sleep is essential for the body’s recovery.

frozen vegetables

Frozen peas help us during recovery. They are the ideal vegetable to put in a plastic bag to help relieve the inflammation after an episiotomy, that is the famous cut.

Hairdryer

Every time we go to the toilet we have to use a bowl of warm water to just pour over our lower body. This area should be kept clean and dry.

After rinsing with water, you can use a hair dryer to dry yourself. Make sure the area does not remain damp!

physical rest

You may want to get back to your regular routine soon, but you’re not a superhero. You should not make any sudden movements or carry heavy things during the first few days.

A little too much effort can cause your sutures to break, making recovery longer.

Nutrition

Nutrition is very important because there is a lot of blood loss during the birth process.

This postpartum period is an ideal time to return to those soups our grandmothers used to make. That’s a great way to help you rebuild your energy.

A healthy and balanced diet is the basis for returning to your old figure.

Delegate tasks

When we come home from the hospital with our newborn, there is no shortage of people who want to cuddle and spoil the baby.

But who does the dishes? And who puts the clothes in the washing machine? And what about ironing and cleaning?

That’s where your volunteers can’t miss. As a new mother, you must allow others to help you. And hey, accept the fact that your house may not be as clean as it was before. The most important thing right now is the baby.

Your top priority should be yourself and your baby.

No visit

Visit? No, thank you. It is, of course, normal for all your friends and acquaintances to want to see the new child.

However, this is not the best time.  During the first week, the new mother should be given time to recover. The newborn also needs time to adjust to new routines such as sleeping, bathing and eating.

Our final piece of advice, although it may sound a little weird, is to enjoy this stage to the fullest. Time flies. The tiredness you may be feeling will soon pass and soon you won’t even remember.

The moments you spend with your newborn baby in your arms, on the other hand, are memories that you will never forget.