Postpartum is one of the most complicated and confusing stages of being a mother. You are newly arrived home with your new baby, tired, inflamed, sore and probably, somewhat lost. Surely you've heard that famous advice "sleep when the baby sleeps" countless times, but at the moment of truth, it doesn't always work.
For this, today I want to share you 15 of the best advice anyone gave you about the days after delivery, and that will help you make this stage a little easier and lighter.
Before delivery: a visit to the hairdresser and the spa
Our first advice is one that we suggest you do in the last weeks of pregnancy: go to the hairdresser and make a cut that is easy to comb, and also, visit a spa to pamper yourself with something you like, such as a manicure or a special treatment .
It is possible that during the first days after delivery you do not have much energy or time to get ready, so a beautiful, functional and easy to style cut will be useful for youIn addition, you will feel beautiful and that also helps you feel better after everything you just lived.
In Babies and more Nine things a mother wants in the postpartumCook and store food in tuppers in advance
One of the most useful advice we have received and which has been very useful in postpartum, is prepare a lot of food, store it in tuppers and freeze it to eat it the first few days after delivery. That way, they won't have to worry about shopping and cooking.
Easy to eat foods
By this I mean that, in addition to being things you like and do not require any elaborate preparation or you have to do something else besides just taking them out of the fridge to heat and consume them, prepare food you can eat with your hands or a single cutlery.
Although you will surely have someone to support you, there will be times when you will have to eat with your baby in your arms Because mom is the only thing she wants at that time, so facilitating the way you eat food will be very useful.
Buy disposable plates
Another tip that is very easy in postpartum and that helps reduce the number of activities to do is use disposable plates and cups. If you care about the environment, in some markets and Amazon you can find biodegradable and environmentally friendly dishes.
Use ice packs to deflate
One tip for postpartum care that they don't always tell you is to use Ice packs to help deflate the vaginal area after delivery. Some time ago we shared the tip of a father: fill condoms with water, freeze them and as they are ready, place them on (DO NOT introduce them) the vaginal area, because its shape is perfect to place between the legs and more easily than a compress of larger ice. Always remember to place them wrapped in a towel or cloth, never directly.
In Babies and more, seven gift ideas that you can give to moms who are living their postpartumWear disposable postpartum panties
After having your baby you will notice that your body will feel inflamed, in a way very similar to how it was during pregnancy. In addition, during the first weeks after birth your body will continue to expel vaginal waste such as blood and cervical mucus, so In both cases, wearing disposable postpartum panties will be most useful. You can find them on Amazon.
Buy bra plus size pair
From pregnancy, you will notice that you will need a larger bra, as your breasts will also grow. In the postpartum they will continue in a similar way, so it is important to take care of them and have bras that are larger in size than the one you used before.
You can also choose to use an option that does not have rings or rods, so that you feel more comfortable and above all, so that it does not compress them, because you could hurt yourself if you are breast-feeding your baby.
Use the bra strap to find out what breast you have given the baby
A great tip for breastfeeding mothers, especially on those sleepless nights, is use your bra straps to find out what breast you have given the baby and which one is now your turn.
You can use a small clasp, a ribbon or a pin. If you want something more special, at That Chic Mom, tell us how to make one with a little ribbon and velcro.
If you give a bottle, prepare it before sleeping
If you bottle feed your baby, something that will help you a lot at the time of night shots, will be leave the bottle of the night ready in advance, here we tell you how to leave them ready before going to sleep and save you a few minutes of preparation. Remember to take into account schedules when preparing before bedtime.
In Babies and more Nine challenges that you will face in postpartum (and calm, you will overcome them)Carry your baby
Take your baby in a scarf not only will it keep you close to you, but it will allow you to have your hands free to do other things while he comfortably sleeps on your chest. This is particularly useful for those who already have more children.
Wait to let you know you're home
When my niece was born, my sister He decided that he would not tell anyone that he was already back home so he could be alone for the first few days, which seemed like a great idea. Thus he was able to adapt better and with greater peace of mind when he returned home with his baby.
Definitely give the news that our baby is already born, but if you want to be without interruptions the first few days, do not hesitate to do the same, because in addition to needing rest and silence, pediatricians recommend that newborns do not receive visitors.
Manage visits
On the other hand, if you do want to receive visitors as soon as you return home, a tip that we can give you is that in addition to greeting you to meet the new baby and see how the mother is, they are useful visits.
Ask them instead of carrying stuffed animals or gifts for your baby, to carry baskets with fruit, to help you prepare food or to take care of you while you sleep so you can take a shower quietly.
Delegate the house
Ask and let others help you in the things that they can also do: wash clothes, clean the house, tidy up a little, cook the food and take the time to rest and care for your baby.
If you do not have a close family that can support you, hire a cleaning service to go a couple of times a week and order a little. In case this is not possible, just relax and focus on you and your baby: the house will still be there.
In Babies and more Dear new mom: motherhood is not like postpartumAsk for help
Something that happens to many women when they become mothers, is that instinct or impulse to try to do everything. Quiet, you're human and not superwoman. It's okay to delegate some things and ask for help. Now more than ever, you need rest and time to adapt to your new life as a mom.
Have a friend to let off steam
This advice is mainly for your mental and emotional health. Postpartum can be very painful and lonely, especially because some people have the belief that mothers should feel radiant with joy all the time and complaining is not allowed.
Therefore, I recommend have or ask a trusted friend to listen to you and with which you can let off steam. Let him tell you those little beautiful things that you discover every day about your baby, but that you can also tell him about the days that are not so good and vent all that you feel.
Hopefully these practical advice for postpartum help make this stage of change and adaptation easier for you. What advice did anyone give you for postpartum would you add to the list?
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