Im due next month and everyone keeps telling me different things about the post delivery period. My head is spinning with all the advice honestly. Can you ladies share what i should and shouldnt do after baby comes?
Honestly the biggest do for me was taking care of my mind, not just the body. It's okay to feel low or overwhelmed, dont bottle it up. If the sadness feels heavy or doesnt lift, please talk to someone or your doctor, postpartum feelings are real and valid.
Just delivered a couple months back so this is fresh for me. Do rest whenever the baby sleeps, eat warm nourishing food and accept help from family, dont be a hero. Dont compare your recovery or body to others, everyone heals at their own pace, that one took me time to learn.
Beta in our tradition we believe in warm food, gentle oil malish and good rest for forty days, and there's wisdom in that. Do keep yourself warm and well fed. But for the malish and any special foods, just make sure nothing clashes with what your doctor said, especially after stitches.
While breastfeeding, do drink lots of water and eat properly, hunger and thirst hit hard during feeds. Dont stress about supply too much, it settles with time. And dont skip your own meals while caring for baby, I learnt that the hard way.
Practically, do set up a little feeding and diaper station so you're not running around exhausted. Sleep in short stretches whenever you can. Dont try to do everything yourself or rush back to work before you've actually healed, delegate as much as possible.
After my C-section the big dos were keeping the wound clean and dry, moving gently to avoid stiffness, and not lifting anything heavier than the baby. Dont rush back into housework, I made that mistake and regretted it. Listen to your body and your doctor's instructions on the incision.
