{"id":23033,"date":"2021-02-08T20:05:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T20:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=23033"},"modified":"2021-12-16T19:38:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T19:38:48","slug":"postpartum-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/postpartum-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is What You Need to Know About Postpartum Self-Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re a first-time mom or not, prioritizing postpartum self-care is a critical\u2014but often overlooked\u2014part of the post-birthing experience.<\/p>\r\n

To learn more about the what to expect during this period<\/a>, we spoke to Fahimeh Sasan, MD<\/a>. She’s the founding OB-GYN of pioneering NYC women\u2019s health clinic Kindbody, which brings gynecologic, fertility<\/a>, and maternity care\u2014as well as mental health and nutrition services\u2014all under one roof.<\/p>\r\n

Postpartum Self-Care Q&A with Fahimeh Sasan, MD<\/h2>\r\n

Dr. Sasan is passionate about spreading awareness of postpartum self-care. Her goal is that more mothers stay healthy<\/a> and safe so they’re\u00a0able to provide the best care for their babies.<\/p>\r\n

Here, she details how to take care of your mind and body after giving birth.<\/p>\r\n

\"OB-GYN<\/p>\r\n

What is the postpartum period, exactly?<\/h3>\r\n

The postpartum period is officially the first six weeks after a vaginal or C-section birth. This is a time of really significant changes for the mom.<\/p>\r\n

Why is it such a challenging time for women?<\/h3>\r\n

Take into consideration someone who just had a baby: There’s the physical exhaustion of giving birth. Add to it the lack of sleep<\/a> that comes with having a newborn. Then add to that the struggles that someone may experience because they’re trying to breastfeed.<\/p>\r\n

Postpartum can be emotionally burdensome. This can be the case even for women who have had kids previously. There can be anxiety in having a newborn and, at times, not knowing what to do or what the baby\u2019s cries mean.<\/p>\r\n

The postpartum period can be extra challenging because paternity leave is not a thing in our country. That said, there are businesses that are starting to change this practice. But usually, unless a woman is lucky enough to have someone with them 24 hours a day, a lot of responsibility often falls on the woman alone.<\/p>\r\n

I think a lot of this has to do with the unfair expectations that we, as a society, set on moms. If you look at the way villages used to be set up, there was a concept of group living. Everyone used to come to help the new mom.<\/p>\r\n

A person needs help after they have a baby. This isn’t because they’re not a rockstar of a woman. It’s just normal that you might need some help.<\/p>\r\n

Why is postpartum self-care so essential?<\/h3>\r\n

It’s incredibly important because our ability to take care of someone else is only as good as how we feel.<\/p>\r\n

If you take care of yourself<\/a>, you’re going to feel better. If you feel better, you’re going to be on your best game. And when you’re on your best game, then you can take better care of your baby.<\/p>\r\n

You need that stamina, energy, and sense of well-being. The happier you are, the happier your interactions will be with your baby.<\/p>\r\n

\"New<\/p>\r\n

What are the postpartum checklist essentials?<\/h3>\r\n

The two main health concerns that women really need to be mindful of are their blood pressure and postpartum depression.<\/p>\r\n

I also can’t overstate the importance of making sure you’re:<\/p>\r\n