6 things every mom should know about postpartum recovery
When I transitioned from pregnancy to motherhood I placed a laser-like focus onto my fresh new human, mostly ignoring my own body?s needs for the sake of my child?s. (?I?ll feed you right after I pee, baby.? *newborn whimpers* ?Never mind, come to my breast; I will clench forever.?) My first child was born via Caesarean section and the second was a VBAC (vaginal birth after Caesarean), and I was lucky to emerge from both with few complications. But had I known how my body was repairing itself, I could have saved a few tears in the days and months that followed. Here?s what I know about postpartum recovery and what you need to know before the delivery day.
1. There will be blood (lots of it!), even if you have a C-section
Even after being told to expect bleeding post C-section, it just didn?t compute for me (everything came out with my guts, right") This was yet another bodily fluid to manage on top of my newborn?s messes, and it was also scary to check that no clot was larger than a quarter, which could be a sign of postpartum hemorrhage. Luckily, the heavy bleeding only lasted about a week post C-section and VBAC, then the bleeding trickled like a leaky pipe for three weeks afterwards. For some women, this can last up to six weeks, so stock up on your favourite pads (tampons risk infection at this stage). 2. That first poo doesn?t have to be awful
I remember the nurses sweetly asking if I?d had a bowel movement after my C-section. Hell no! I wasn?t about to push anyt...
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