Each childbirth is different and each postpartum - The period after childbirth - is even more. Even when everything goes as planned, this event is similar to a real earthquake for your body.
From pregnancy to childbirth, from after delivery on the return of diapers ... Your body will need time: up to two years to find a general form similar to that preceding pregnancy. That said, it is difficult to be more precise, as it will depend on every mom.
Be better informed On post-discount, it is already to be better prepared To deal more serenely. Here are all the steps you can go through.
Childbirth, a first upheaval
That's it, the baby has arrived. Your body and heart fill with love for this little being that you have worn for months. The diapers, bottles, cottons, bodies, etc. Your baby has everything he needs to be fulfilled! But, your head and your body are completely turned upside down.
And for good reason: hormonal upheavals begin as soon as the placenta expulsion, a few moments after childbirth. According to several criteria, they differ such as breastfeeding for example, and have a non-negligible impact on the mother's psychological and physiological state. It’s completely normal.
The body: after childbirth that is seen
In addition to surgical interventions (episiotomy, cesarean, etc.) which require adapted convalescence, the body logically shows significant signs of fatigue after childbirth.
He takes his time, readjusts to a new pace. You will have to be patience to find a silhouette that suits you and that you will love fully. Be indulgent with yourself. The body needs time to rebuild itself. The most important thing will always be to feel good about yourself and comfortable with yourself!
Flat stomach :
To avoid surprises, it is better to know it right away: to go out with a flat stomach from maternity is an impossible mission!
The uterus has grown up for months, the abdominal walls have stretched to give way to the baby. All of this takes time to resume its initial form.
This is also valid for mothers who have given birth by cesarean: healing also involves swelling and pressure on the lower abdomen.
Rest assured, this belly testifies to your courage and your strength, it is an integral part of this long and wonderful process towards your new role as mom!
Lochies : It is the blood losses that occur after childbirth and are similar to very, very abundant rules. Be adorned! They can last up to 6 weeks, leaving over the days.
Contractions that can accompany them (also called “trenches”) may surprise. They will be triggered or accentuated by breastfeeding. However, they also play a fundamental role in the regeneration of the uterus and towards the end of the Lochies.
For lochia or urinary leaks, suitable hygienic towels will be essential during the first days!
The passage (obliged) to the toilet : Yes, let's talk about it ..
Simply because your health and your departure from maternity depend on it.
After childbirth, the first saddle can be an ordeal. To the fear of being in pain, is added that of damaging possible sutures, not to mention the simple embarrassment of talking about it. It is therefore important to deal with the problem without filter to avoid any complications.
So make you help if necessary, just talk about it (midwives are used to it and besides very often they will ask you the question!), Remember to hydrate yourself well and focus on a fiber-rich diet ... and all this should be quickly a bad memory.
It is also possible that hemorrhoids appear during or after pregnancy. If they remain frequent during postpartum, they will be all the more embarrassing in cases of episiotomy or natural tear of the perineum.
But the solutions exist! You can help traffic with contents, suppositories or certain drugs for better venous return - on advice from your midwife or doctor.
Burning sensations can happen during your “pee” trips. To relieve this, the little secret is to pour a little water on the vulva while you are urinating.
Milk climbs : This is one of the direct consequences of the fall of placental hormones. They cause chest pain, especially during breastfeeding, which can be more complicated than expected (engorging, pain on the tips and nipples, etc.).
On this side, the effect focuses mainly on the first 3 weeks after birth. You can be accompanied by a lactation advisor or a midwife, who will be able to guide you in this stage.
Hair and skin: This cocktail of hormones that could make your nails so strong, your hair and your skin on top during pregnancy, is no longer really the same. It doesn't matter at all!
After childbirth, the fall in these hormones involves more or less intense hair loss depending on the case. Your nails are weakening slightly and your skin has changed: stretch marks can appear due to the stretching of the skin. But after all ... all women have stretch marks, right? :)
For the hair, you may see a few curls appear or see their color evolve. For nails, put moisturizer every day and everything will be fine, promised!
The head, the after delivery that cannot be seen
The famous Baby-Blues:
An episode that affects 60% of young mothers and who too, is completely normal. It is generally 3 days after birth that the hormonal storm disturbs your internal weather. “Empty belly” effect, hypersensitivity to baby's signals, questioning her ability to be a good mom ... All this can be without gravity, but remains to be monitored. Rest assured the baby blues only lasts a few days (no more than 10).
Talk to your doctor or midwife if symptoms of anxiety, irritability, permanent fatigue or difficulty falling asleep came to persist. It may be a sign of postpartum depression! So be vigilant.
Sexuality side:
Listen to yourself, it's your head and body that will know when you are ready.
If there are no established rules, it is by communicating with your partner that you will know when your sex life can resume. If necessary, ask your gynecologist or midwife asking for advice, especially in the event of vaginal drought or a change of contraception. Do not put yourself the pressure! After all, you have just welcomed a new being. It is normal to take your time towards the path of post-delivery sexuality. In short, You are a mistress in your desires !
Ah yes, let's not forget the rehabilitation of your perineum: essential, even for cases of cesarean! Good rehabilitation requires time (avoiding paying too heavy loads) and step -by -step support. Some sessions accompanied by a health professional (a specialized physiotherapist, for example) are enough to restore the form and the ideal force to your muscles. But that’s true for the whole body!
To finish… The return of layer - Or the first rules after childbirth. This is a sign that you ovulated 15 days before. Your rules are back! Choose suitable protection like Organic cotton pads or hygienic towels.
The date of the return of diapers varies according to the women. In general, it is said between 6 and 8 weeks after childbirth. But for example breastfeeding can delay the return of diapers.
If you are not ready for a new pregnancy, remember to choose suitable contraception and talk to your gynecologist or midwife. But again ... it is by communicating with your partner that you can go through this last step of the after delivery!
After childbirth, the start of a new life
All these physical and mental events are natural elements that occur as soon as your baby is in your arms.
Be patient with your body - and especially with yourself.
Talk to the women around you, they will reassure you on your postpartum. They have been there, probably differently but with their experience, they will always have the words to reassure you. #sorority
This birth is a new life that sounds the beginning of your New life.
You have waged your fight with its ups and downs, and you got out like a chef! You can be proud of it.
So do not hesitate to share your experience, your feelings, your difficulties and your joys, so that all future mothers can approach their pregnancies more serenely and always more informed.
Speech is released around a subject that concerns us all and that's good!
