To the new mamas out there, your lives have changed completely and there is no going back. Your heart, which used to beat for your own survival, beats even stronger for another life. Your baby is healthy and perfect, and everyday will be spent keeping them that way. But mamas, don’t forget to take care of yourself. You need to be strong for your children and love yourself, too.
1. Don’t forget or neglect your post-delivery OB appointment and make sure your body is recuperating perfectly.
2. An hour or two away from baby is not as serious as it seems. Ask help whenever you can, and get some me time to rest mentally and emotionally.
3. Eat and drink well, and squeeze in some downtime to rest and close your eyes–– it boosts milk supply too.
Last but not least, accept that life is changing, and so should the things around you. Here are some products that can make those first few days and weeks a lot better and help you recover faster.
Hair-strengthening specials
Postpartum hair loss is very common. Mamas, especially first-time moms, don’t know that pregnancy actually nourishes their hair and makes it thicker. Naturally after giving birth, your hair adjusts once again. So mama, it’s not the stress of caring for your newborn that’s making your hair fall out! Here’s how you can strengthen your hair and lessen hair loss.
Rejuvenating body products
In the midst of all the preparation, the worry, and excitement of pregnancy, we might forget to celebrate our bodies for the amazing feat of motherhood it has taken on. After childbirth, give your body the love it deserves! Bring back energy to it and help it recover.
Vitamins for recovery
It’s important to find time to eat and rest well mama, even between caring for your newborn. Help your body gain back its strength to do more for your baby with extra supplements! And with anything, it’s best to go with mama-approved items like these.
Bed items
Your comfort should be your priority after birth! Your body is strong, but it’s still undergoing changes. Invest in these products for more soothing nights that offer support and tend to postpartum bleeding.
At-home comfort items
As you find normalcy within the new routine of tending to your newborn, so should your body. While it heals, make sure you have the right support that will really push your body over the finish line and fully embrace motherhood with open arms!
You're not alone, mama. It's just as important to tend to your postpartum recovery as it is to tend to your newborn. Have the right supplies with you so you can take care of yourself! For more postpartum and postnatal care, click here.
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