“Postpartum is a quest back to yourself. Alone in your body again. You will never be the same, you are stronger than you were. “ - Amethyst Joy
Pregnancy is an enriching journey with smiles and frowns, and ups and downs for each woman. In these few months, a woman’s body and mind go through various changes, and at times she may not be able to cope with it well or may need some time to just sit and breathe while her hormones take control over her. Although it may seem endless and tiring, you must keep in mind that soon you’ll be wrapping your arms around your cuddle bug not wanting to let go!
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The Postpartum or post-delivery period is also as important as the period of pregnancy. It is the period when the woman starts feeling like herself again after giving birth to a new life. The first 6 months post-delivery is the recovery period. There are certain things that you should keep in mind about what to do and what not to do.
Things to do:
Things not to do:
Your postpartum journey is your battle, there may be times when you feel too overwhelmed with everything happening around you, you just have to remember that this too shall pass and you’ll soon be yourself again. You might feel stressed taking care of your baby and yourself, but do remember to prioritize your mental and physical health, because only a happy mommy can keep her baby happy too.
Stay healthy, stay happy!
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It usually takes a few months to return to normalcy after childbirth. Most of the women recover within 6 to 8 weeks of delivery. However, some women may take a longer time to recover.
Postpartum struggle is not the same for all. However, the days immediately after childbirth are usually considered the hardest days of postpartum. New moms feel overwhelmed due to newborn baby care, breastfeeding and physical trauma during the initial days after birth.
It takes about 6-8 weeks for your uterus to heal after childbirth. The healing process called involution usually involves two processes, namely the uterus shrinking and the uterus returning to its pre-pregnancy position.
Proper dietary changes, regular exercise, and effective stress management can help you get rid of baby fat after delivery. Include nutrient-dense food in your diet, restrict the intake of processed food, and drink plenty of fluids. Breastfeeding and gentle exercise also contribute to reducing postpartum weight gain.
