Are you about to become anew motheror have you just become one and are you worried about thepostpartum period? Don't worry, we will support you during this emotional period. How toprepare for your postpartum periodand how to approach it well? We tell you everything!
Living well in the postpartum period means preparing for it
A postpartum periodneeds to be planned ahead! Take advantage of yourmaternity leaveto organize your return home after giving birth.Find out in advance about all thegadgetsyou will need to use for your baby:stroller,carseat,bottlewarmer , etc. It is better to take a look at all these instructions with a clear head rather than doing it in a rush.You can also make alist of things to doonce you get home from the maternity ward. Likedeclaring your childto social security, making an appointment with thepediatricianor even finalizingyour child'sregistration in daycare. If cooking is your thing,prepare small dishes in advanceand freeze them. You will see, havingdishes to reheatwhen the baby is there will give you a break. A word of advice: focus a lot onnutritionduring your postpartum period, it is essential.
Eat to regenerate
You have just experienced a magical moment: giving birth. This feat has consequences, especially on your body. It is important to pamper it and who says treat yourself, sayseat well!Diet isveryimportantafter the physical ordeal that is childbirth. Thanks to diet, you will provide your body with everything it needs:vitamins,proteins,minerals, etc.To support you in this important postpartum stage, we advise you to eat fiber, breastfeeding herbal teas, vegetables with so-called “warming”spices , brothswith lots of proteins and minerals and above all… yourfavoritedishesthat you deprived yourself of during your pregnancy! Here,food rhymes with pleasure: go to your favorite restaurant and treat yourself to your favorite dish.
Take some time for yourself!
During the postpartum period, it is essential that you take timefor yourself.Yes, your friends and family want to visit your little one, but you have tothink about yourself!Restis the key to a good postpartum period. As soon as you can, take the time torestandsleep: at the same time as your baby's nap, for example. It is necessary to have abalance between social life and alone time, to preserve your cocoon with your baby but also with yourself.For more peace of mind, tell your loved ones to let you know before coming to say hello, or suggestspecific days and times.Above all, don't hesitate toask forhelp! Need a hand with laundry, housework or to manage nap time: ask those around you. It is completely normal to want to bealoneafterthese9 months of pregnancy and to wantto take some time for yourself. Take advantage of it to do arelaxing activitythat makes you feel good!
A good postpartum is done as a team
Being a parent is a full-time job, it is important that your couple isunitedand that youhelp each other . Divide upthe tasksso that everyone has time to breathe. Between bottles, baths, bedtime and changing, there is not much free time left... And yet, you are not just teammates! Youare parents but above all acouple! During the postpartum period, keep yourlittlehabitsas lovers. It is important to keep the flame alive between you and spendtime together. Even if the birth of a child is a moment of pure happiness, it is also a source of stress, and this can be felt in your relationship. Don't worry, you just need alittletimeto adaptbefore you get back together.Here are all thekeysto asuccessful postpartum period! You can now experience this moment with completepeace of mind.
