Growing and birthing a baby is a momentous task your body has shifted stretched and changed in many ways immediately after you've given birth your body starts healing and there are ways you can help your recovery after childbirth most mothers feel like they've run a double marathon your uterus will quickly start to shrink and your organs will return to their normal location at the same time your body's surges with hormones it can be overwhelming but your body is setting you up to feed and nurture your baby as well as adjust after pregnancy and birth whether you've had a vaginal or cesarean birth you'll be tender and it's important that you take care of the birth area had the area dry after a shower and be aware of any signs of infection apply ice packs wrapped in a soft gauze to ease any discomfort around your perineum this also helps to reduce swelling and tenderness it can be hard to get your bowels moving straight after birth stay hydrated and eat high-fiber foods to ease discomfort you may also like to consider a mild laxative many women experience nipple tenderness and swollen breasts in the early days but should settle down it's vital that you look after yourself as well as your beautiful new baby with a few simple steps like good food plenty of water and as much rest as you can it can make your recovery a lot easier so with a vaginal delivery you lay on your side to prevent any pressure on that on your bottom area if you're sore uncomfortable lay in any position that's comfortable for you if you've had a cesarean section placing a pad over your wound will prevent any pressure from your undies or pants leaning in that area.
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