Are you ready for your postpartum recovery
During our pregnancy, we spend lots of time learning about looking after the new baby. Many of us don't spend anywhere near enough time learning to look after ourselves, the new mom, during one of the biggest, and best, events of her life.
Postpartum recovery is far too often overlooked and really does need to be considered as a bigger event than it usually is [considered as]. Regardless whether you have a C-section or a natural birth, you will go through a postpartum period which takes time to recover from. One of the best investments you can make during your pregnancy is to take the time to learn about what happens after giving birth and plan your recovery. Carefully consider which products you think will be helpful to you, we would wholeheartedly suggest the Peri Bottle for post birth soothing and cleansing and the rest of our range, of course, although it is human nature for us all to prefer some things over others.
Have you thought about who can help you in those early days and weeks after birthFamily members or close friendsNot all to come and 'see the baby' but to look after you, too. Could they bring you a cooked meal, help with some cleaning, take your other children to school or to the park for a few hoursThey're all small gestures but will make a huge difference to you in those early days.
Postpartum is generally considered immediately after the birth to six to eight weeks afterwards, although for some people it can be shorter or much longer, we are all different and will recover at different rates, please do not compare yourself to others, it is not indicative of you, nor are their bodies the same as yours.
Remember to also speak to your health professionals, if you are finding things more difficult than you think you should be, please seek advice.
If you notice wounds weeping, fever, extreme pain at the wound site or any other unusual symptoms it is important to get checked out by a healthcare professional.