After giving birth

Society tends to want to look at a sanitized, ‘perfect’ version of reality on social media. However, life is anything but. And if you want the truth, the real truth, you’ve got to be prepared to see all the various shades of it without shying away.

New moms are always being told what to do after birth for a smooth postpartum recovery, but what about the things they SHOULD AVOID after birth? This list will help break it all down for you whether you're expecting or recently gave birth! #birth #postpartum #newmom #momtips #laboranddelivery

Things to look forward to after giving birth

"The most emotional moment of my life was the first time I held my son. I hadn’t slept for 2 days, hadn’t eaten in 23 hours, and couldn’t have been happier."

Try these 7 things to help your uterus shrink after birth. You can help support your body and uterus as it heals after childbirth with these easy methods.

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No one likes to talk about it, but the state of your vagina after childbirth can be rough. Many women experience tears to some extent during childbirth as the baby stretches the vagina. Most occur in the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) and over 85% of women in the UK who deliver vaginally sustain some degree of perineal trauma, many requiring stitches Tears can fall into roughly three categories; First-degree - to the skin of the vagina and perineum, which heals naturally…

The days and weeks following delivery of your baby can be stressful. Follow these tips of what not to do after childbirth and ease the transition home.

A new mommy has a big long lists of "shoulds" - but mommy, go easy on yourself and do NOT do these things after giving birth:

Education, strength, support, and empowerment for moms, and those who care for them, throughout the birthing years and beyond.