Preparing in advance for that time when you are home together with your new baby is important. You will have to spend some time coping with childbirth, and can take some help around the house. Here are a handful of guidelines for that first couple of weeks following an uneventful (no complications) birth. In the case of twins, prolonged or difficult labor and birth, anemia, cesarean section, maternal hemorrhage or severe perineal lacerations, the postpartum plan should allow extra time for care and recovery.
Here are some steps you can take ahead of time to prepare:
. Choose a health care provider for the baby.
. Plan for physical help. Hire, bribe or barter the expertise of a powerful, mentally positive person to do household chores. This person should be able to see what needs doing and get it done without the need for plenty of direction. There is to be no guilt associated with having one of these person! Sometimes Dad may have to fill this role, but ideally, it ought to be someone who the baby doesn't need to share. Dads are tired too!
. Inform close friends and family when visiting privileges will begin after birth. Think about when you will want visitors, for which period of time, the number of at any given time, age limit, etc.
. Make a summary of things your loved ones likes to eat. Post this list on the refrigerator. This provides a quick answer to those who are offering to create meals. If you have some last trimester energy, you can freeze meals ahead of time and stock up on non-perishables. Use these after your support person has gone. It would be ideal to not need to grocery shop too early after the birth.
. Listen for your body! If it says sleep..sleep! Be selfish, it's perfectly acceptable. Don't feel you have to do a. Love and care for your baby and family. People tend to be more important than things. Remember to eat properly. The milk supply and postpartum healing are number 1 about the agenda. Eat well, drink plenty of fluid and avoid constipation. Take sitz baths if you have stitches
Many women think a lot concerning the baby and some women take childbirth classes and educate themselves to organize for labor too. Often, the postpartum period is most overlooked. Planning ahead and understanding how much rest and recovery time the body will need will enable you to possess a peaceful transition into motherhood.
Author Resource:
Terrence Bixby works as a free lance writer, who produces helpful articles for Hypnobabies Atlanta Trainer Sita Romero. Sita Romero has Hypnobirthing classes in Atlanta beginning each and every 30 days. She also runs Atlanta Fertility Massage practice at the same time. Please visit her web sites for additional information as well as class schedules and prenatal massage sessions.
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