The postpartum period is referred to as the initial six weeks period after childbirth. This period can be a rollercoaster ride for both the parents as it is a period of healing, adjustments and creating a bond with the newborn. Both mother and child require regular check-ups, nurturing and utmost attention post-delivery.
Adjusting to motherhood can be challenging as the baby has to be fed and changed. Parents might experience sleepless nights and longer days, which can be frustrating and exhausting. This article is meant for mothers trying to recover their bodies. Here are some tips that will help you in taking care of your body post-delivery:
Get ample amount of rest
Delivering a baby is labour, and mothers need to rest to survive fatigue and tiredness. Your baby might wake up every few hours, and you will have to either feed or clean them. Therefore, sleep while your baby is sleeping. This rest will help you in early and fast recovery.
Seek help
Sometimes women hesitate to ask for help from friends or family. This is the worst thing you can do to yourself at this point. Your body needs rest, and it is incapable of running errands. Preparation of meals, taking care of the newborn and doing regular chores can be overwhelming. Help from family or friends will make your postpartum period smooth and will help you get much-needed rest.
Plastic surgery
After the postpartum period, if you are unhappy with your appearance, you can go for a mommy makeover by Dr. Rahban. The surgery will restore your pre-baby body, but you need to keep certain things in mind before opting for this surgery:
– You must be in a healthy and stable weight that is maintainable for at least six months
– The breastfeeding period is over
– You have no plans for future pregnancy
This surgery will give your body a fit, youthful and pre-baby look.
Eat healthily
Shedding the pregnancy weight as soon as possible can be a thing post-delivery. But this can wait. You must maintain a healthy diet to encourage healing. Incorporate vegetables, fruits, protein and whole grains in your meals. Increase your fluid intake as you will be breastfeeding your baby.
Avoid heavy lifting
If you had a C-section delivery, it is highly advisable to avoid lifting anything heavier than your baby. Heavy lifting can lead to wound dehiscence, aka wound separation, which can delay the recovery and lead to another surgery. Also, it is highly recommended to get your C-section done by a trained professional to curtail the chances of wound separation.
Conclusion
Bearing a child is the biggest blessing that women are granted. You will undergo extensive hormonal changes and might experience mood swings, sadness, restlessness, insomnia, irritability and unexplained crying. This is known as baby blues which is extremely common in the postpartum period. You must find ways to feel happy, focus on positive things, do not set unrealistic goals for yourself, take breaks, see the funny side of things, and laugh about them. Remember, this shall pass!
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