The Ultimate Guide to Postpartum Care After Delivery

Having a baby is a truly exciting but also quite challenging life experience. The first challenge you will face as a new mother is healing after birth and postpartum care.

Taking care of your new baby will be a lot of work, but it’s equally important to care for yourself to be the best mother you can be.

What To Expect During Your Postpartum Recovery

What To Expect During Your Postpartum Recovery

Minimal pain & discomfort

Some pain and discomfort are expected after having a baby, whether you had a vaginal birth or a c-section.

1

Bleeding

Bleeding and vaginal discharge are both normal parts of the postpartum period.

2

Contraction

Some moms are surprised to find out that the contractions don’t stop after giving birth, although they are much milder.

3

Pain with breastfeeding

Most women are likely to experience discomfort while their breasts are getting used to nursing.

4

Hormone overload

After birth, you might feel as if you’re on a hormonal rollercoaster, and that’s because you are.

5

What to Avoid:

There are a few things to avoid immediately after having a baby for your health and safety.  – Sex – Bath – Tampons/anything penetrative – Vigorous exercise  – Certain medications (if you’re breastfeeding)

Postpartum Essential

While postpartum can be difficult, there are many things that you can utilize and take advantage of that can make the healing process easier on you.

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