1. Take it Easy
Something new mums need to remember is not to be in a hurry to get back to daily routine. Give yourself time to get used to little one and changes that comes with being a mother. Try to get as much rest as you can. Avoid too strenuous activity such as vigourous exercise
2. Comfort Techniques
Labor and delivery can be tiring and you may feel some muscle ache. A relaxing massage will soon hel ease these aches. Some simple gentle stretching exercises and moving around can be helpful too.
3. Sitz Baths
If you have an episiotomy, you will feel a bit tender and sore in the area around the bottom. Keeping the area clean by having daily sitz bath and ensuring the perineum is dry will help ease much of the discomfort and aid healing. The daily sitz baths will also assist to sooth your tender and sore conditions.
4. Relaxation Techniques
Simple relaxation exercise will help to relieve tiredness cause by the lack of sleep and caring for the child. Lack of sleep can sometimes cause headache. If after resting, the headache persist, it best to consult a doctor.
5. Breastfeeding
You are advised to breastfeed your little one for at least six months. Once you stop breastfeeding, your breasts will return to almost their pre-pregnancy shape and size. It's pregnancy that changes the shape of breasts, not breastfeeding.
6. Light Exercise
You can do some light exercises such as walking and gradually increase its intensity depending on how you feel. This helps you to regain your strength, increase your energy level and contribute to your overall sense of well-being. The Baby Centre Medical Advisory Board confirms that exercises strengthen your tummy muscles and help them regain their tone. Start these exercises soon after your child's birth as it will reduce your chances of developing back pain (DH 2009a, Lee and Thomas 2009).
Lastly, organize yourself and get as contribute as you can. Simple comfort measures, as suggested above, can actually help to make you feel better. These measures will help you to recuperate and recover better, especially, at a time when your child needs you the most. So get well, and enjoy the time with your little one.
- Sources from MamatoMama EnfaMamaClub Vol 2/2012 -
Something new mums need to remember is not to be in a hurry to get back to daily routine. Give yourself time to get used to little one and changes that comes with being a mother. Try to get as much rest as you can. Avoid too strenuous activity such as vigourous exercise
2. Comfort Techniques
Labor and delivery can be tiring and you may feel some muscle ache. A relaxing massage will soon hel ease these aches. Some simple gentle stretching exercises and moving around can be helpful too.
3. Sitz Baths
If you have an episiotomy, you will feel a bit tender and sore in the area around the bottom. Keeping the area clean by having daily sitz bath and ensuring the perineum is dry will help ease much of the discomfort and aid healing. The daily sitz baths will also assist to sooth your tender and sore conditions.
4. Relaxation Techniques
Simple relaxation exercise will help to relieve tiredness cause by the lack of sleep and caring for the child. Lack of sleep can sometimes cause headache. If after resting, the headache persist, it best to consult a doctor.
5. Breastfeeding
You are advised to breastfeed your little one for at least six months. Once you stop breastfeeding, your breasts will return to almost their pre-pregnancy shape and size. It's pregnancy that changes the shape of breasts, not breastfeeding.
6. Light Exercise
You can do some light exercises such as walking and gradually increase its intensity depending on how you feel. This helps you to regain your strength, increase your energy level and contribute to your overall sense of well-being. The Baby Centre Medical Advisory Board confirms that exercises strengthen your tummy muscles and help them regain their tone. Start these exercises soon after your child's birth as it will reduce your chances of developing back pain (DH 2009a, Lee and Thomas 2009).
Lastly, organize yourself and get as contribute as you can. Simple comfort measures, as suggested above, can actually help to make you feel better. These measures will help you to recuperate and recover better, especially, at a time when your child needs you the most. So get well, and enjoy the time with your little one.
- Sources from MamatoMama EnfaMamaClub Vol 2/2012 -
