Whatever you do. Do not check out how things are looking down there. You will be shocked, disappointed and disgusted all at the same time. If you must look hold off at least 5 weeks. Speaking from personal experience. Also everything she said 👆🏽
1)limit your visitors use that time to bond with your baby, I didn't allow everyone to breath over my babies and hold them. If you allow some people to hold your baby make sure they wash their hands.
2) have you heard about the postpartum padsicles? Girl life saver. Google them plenty of recipes but basically you take a pad some witch hazel, aloe vera, and lavender oil put it on the pad and freeze . It helps with soothing things down there.
@prettyjazz98 I definitely agree with all that has been said. A big thing I am dealing with is don't be afraid to put yourself over others. I put my foot down that we weren't telling anyone until after baby is born, visitors are only allowed in the hospital for a limited amount of time with the Tdap shot and must wash up first. I upset a couple people but now they have accepted it as my wishes.
Also I super second @alicianoelle on the padsicles. My OB and hospital told me about them and how research shows they can shorten recovery time by a week or more.
Feel free to check out my blog post that explains how I made mine, how many, and why I used what I did!
@heilwife317 iguess it's different for everyone because my recovery was the exact estimated time (6weeks) for both pregnancies. My OB is also the one who recommended the padsicles. @prettyjazz98 I would say to check with your OB and see what they think before trying it but from my experience and others I know personally had no problems.
@alicianoelle it probably is. They say that even if it doesn't shorten the recovery time it should ease it and make you feel more comfortable through it. I guess I will see when the time comes. :)
Amy O.·
Мама дочки (2 года), беременна (27 нед.)
Accept help. Accept food. If none are offered, ask for it! :)
Also, truly truly truly try to sleep when baby is sleeping. I know it’s hard, but you need it!
Yo mama·
Whatever you do. Do not check out how things are looking down there. You will be shocked, disappointed and disgusted all at the same time. If you must look hold off at least 5 weeks. Speaking from personal experience. Also everything she said 👆🏽
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1)limit your visitors use that time to bond with your baby, I didn't allow everyone to breath over my babies and hold them. If you allow some people to hold your baby make sure they wash their hands.
2) have you heard about the postpartum padsicles? Girl life saver. Google them plenty of recipes but basically you take a pad some witch hazel, aloe vera, and lavender oil put it on the pad and freeze . It helps with soothing things down there.
Cindyrella ·
@prettyjazz98 I definitely agree with all that has been said. A big thing I am dealing with is don't be afraid to put yourself over others. I put my foot down that we weren't telling anyone until after baby is born, visitors are only allowed in the hospital for a limited amount of time with the Tdap shot and must wash up first. I upset a couple people but now they have accepted it as my wishes.
Also I super second @alicianoelle on the padsicles. My OB and hospital told me about them and how research shows they can shorten recovery time by a week or more.
Feel free to check out my blog post that explains how I made mine, how many, and why I used what I did!
https://www.brandiheil.com/blog/after-hospital-recovery-padsicles
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@heilwife317 iguess it's different for everyone because my recovery was the exact estimated time (6weeks) for both pregnancies. My OB is also the one who recommended the padsicles. @prettyjazz98 I would say to check with your OB and see what they think before trying it but from my experience and others I know personally had no problems.
Cindyrella ·
@alicianoelle it probably is. They say that even if it doesn't shorten the recovery time it should ease it and make you feel more comfortable through it. I guess I will see when the time comes. :)
Jazmin Wright ·
@alicianoelle, yes this is definitely on my list of things to get thank you so much