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I embraced sleeping on a towel and not having a pad on overnight whilst I finished bleeding! My husband was happy to support that as it was more comfortable for me and it helped me heal so much faster and better!
I didn’t realise how beautiful but traumatic birth and those few weeks postpartum could be. I felt so vulnerable but so supported by my partner. I had a coccyx fracture so going for walks ended in tears most of the time which sucked. If I could go back, I would probably do less around the house and actually sleep when baby slept. Enjoy every moment while they’re still tiny 🥰 I feel like I blinked and now have a crawling 7 month old 🥹
The lack of sleep hit me hard. I surprised myself how much I loved breast feeding. I was also surprised at how little I could get done in a day
I recommend me time and self care. It’s a must! I know time is often an issue but it will help in the long run. Go out by yourself, your friends whenever you can. Motherhood can easily consume you and become all that you are but you’re more than that too! Get fresh air and sunlight!! Even if it’s a bit cold, it helps more than you know. Consider pelvic floor therapy. No matter how you gave birth, it’s so beneficial for recovery. I hope not for you but postpartum depression and hair loss can happen at any point postpartum because your body is undergoing a massive healing (2years long) from both pregnancy and birth and your body is making changes every few months. Don’t wait if it happens, call your doctor. Have your hormones checked especially vitamin D levels, estrogen and progesterone levels. Can’t stress that enough Postpartum.net is an awesome resource. Check it out! No matter what happens, know you’re doing the best you can as a mom.