07/07/2022
A little bit of planning can make a world of difference for your postpartum journey. Once you're holding a teeny human in your arms, priorities naturally shift + some tasks become a bit more challenging.
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Keep your midwife/OBGYN, pediatrician, lactation consultant, and any other providers' information in a together so that you can easily reach out to them after your birth.
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Postpartum provides a unique opportunity to slow down to nature's pace. Be prepared to forgive yourself for not being as productive, organized + sharp as your pre-baby self. Try to make room in the first few weeks for snuggling, feeding, replenishing your body, healing, + laughter- let everything else fall to the wayside for now.
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whether that means making lots of freezer casseroles, buying bulk prepared soups, scheduling a meal delivery service (πββοΈ), or putting together a meal train. Your body absolutely requires nutrients to get you through these weeks of intense healing, sleepless nights + neurological reorganization.ππ₯π«
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Talk with your support system about what they can do to help after the baby arrives. Ask for what you need ahead of time by assigning tasks like laundry, errands + cleaning to family and friends who will be visiting.
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They will be sure you've got nourishing food, hydration, rest, a hot shower, a shoulder to lean on + ALLLL of the resources you need.
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You may feel extremely vulnerable at first and experience some resistance to the idea, but a sense of community, validation + support can uplift your spirit and help you to cope with the challenges of mothering a new baby.
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Capture the details of your labour + birth as soon as possible. In the future, your children will want to hear the story over and over + it will always be there for you to pull strength from or to consult throughout your healing.
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around hand washing, holding the baby, visiting hours + your parenting style before your baby is born. These can be tough conversations, but trust me- you will not want to be having them in the early weeks of postpartum.
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all over your home in locations that makes sense to you. It is incredibly helpful to have at least one of each of the following: diaper changing station, postpartum wellness station, breastfeeding station, bottle/pump station. Fully stock each station before baby arrives to make the first few weeks a bit easier.
