Bringing home a new baby is both exciting and stressful. You are sleep deprived, newly postpartum, and aching from labor and delivery. Now that you are home, you and your partner have to navigate how to take care of your newborn together. This period is usually described as the “roommate” period. You and your partner are just trying to survive day by day. You can end up missing each other and your relationship during this time as you try to reconnect postpartum. Here are some ways you can reconnect with your partner postpartum. Curious about the postpartum recovery period? Learn…
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Whether you've had a C-section or a vaginal birth, postpartum recovery can be an extremely challenging time. Your body is recovery from a massive trauma, not to mention the monumental shift in hormones that affects your mood, body temperature, hair, and milk production. The recovery time varies dramatically from 6 weeks to 6 months.
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Congratulations! You just had your baby! Now, you're focusing on healing your body and getting to know your new baby. There are a few things that you will need in your postpartum kit that will not only give you some comfort, but help you heal during what can be a sensitive time.