After the sweet wait, your long-awaited baby is already in this world. You can already see her little face and give her all the kisses in the world. But you should not forget about yourself after the hard process of childbirth. That is why we leave you the most common mistakes during the postpartum period so that you can avoid them when the time comes.
Postpartum
After the birth our attention revolves solely and exclusively around the baby. All the pampering and caring are by and for him. But you have to remember that in order for you to take care of it, you also have to take care of yourself to be fit.
Es one of the most intense and hardest stages in life there isThat is why it is recommended to know what you can and cannot do to be in the best possible shape. We will now comment on the mistakes that you should avoid at this time so as not to forget yourself.
Not monitoring your health
Do not forget take care of your scars cesarean section or episiotomy to heal well. They must be washed properly according to the type of scar and must be dry to heal properly.
And we are not only referring to physical health, but also to your emotional health. During this period you will have a a lot of emotions on the surface, nerves and fatigue. And you will find that you will not be happy all the time as you thought you would be. Although it is quite normal, postpartum depression is quite common, so it is necessary to monitor our mood of decay and sadness in case it lengthens in time or we see that it worsens.
Have sex before time
La quarantine It is the period in which our body and mind return to normal after delivery. Hard between 6 and 8 weeks, and during this time it is advised not to have sex since your uterus is still healing.
Also avoid using tampons even if you have a lot of bleeding, to avoid possible infections. Better use a compress.
Be careful when choosing physical exercise
If you are one of those who are passionate about sport, you should choose the exercises carefully at this stage. Start with low-impact exercises like walking. Then you can do other types of exercises from 4 or 6 weeks after delivery. Your doctor will be able to tell you better according to your case how you can introduce the exercises into your routine.
Avoid alcohol if you breastfeed
Even if the pregnancy is over, if you decide to breastfeed, you should not drink alcohol. This is due to can pass into the baby's milk, eliminating the nutrients it needs for its proper development.
Go on a diet
Yes, we know you have gained a lot during pregnancy, as is normal. But don't be in a hurry to lose weightEspecially if you are breastfeeding since in this period you need to eat more calories than usual.
Eat healthy and balanced, add calcium to your diet and drink plenty of water. It will also help you with constipation.
Take a bath
Although it may seem the most palatable in the world, after the first postpartum days it is best to take a shower. This way we will avoid infections.
Demand a lot a lot
The first few weeks are going to be a bit chaotic until you adjust to the new member of the family. These are times of little sleep and physical recovery, in addition to all the tasks that a newborn baby requires.
Be kind to yourself, everything will be recovered in due course. Don't push yourself too hard. Little by little your body and your routine will adapt.
Do not delegate
On many occasions we want to do everything ourselves. But don't let all of the baby's weight fall on you. Your body and mind are still in the process of recovery, and they need help and time to recover. Learn to ask for and accept help, because you need it. Your partner, friends and family, do not hesitate to ask them for help whenever you need it.
Why remember… To be a good mom you must be in shape.