40-day principles
When does postnatal period begin and end?
It takes nine months for the body to become fully pregnant, and it takes around nine months to fully recover from the pregnancy, even longer, if you breastfeed long-term. This recovery starts by observing six weeks of maximum rest.
Allow yourself that time for recovery. It will impact your body and emotional state in the long run. Some women feel the need to get back in touch with their old selves, to get their non-pregnant bodies back. Be patient with yourself! Not respecting the necessary recovery time will weaken the nervous and immune system. Fatigue, physical and emotional imbalance may affect the long-term healing process.
What really matters is that you have been initiated into motherhood. Allow yourself to be mothered, nurtured and cared for. You will recuperate faster and be more available to build a better relationship with your child.
FOR FAMILIES
How to Organize
Your postnatal support needs to be organised well in advance. If possible, it should be done around the 33rd week of pregnancy.
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The basic guidelines for the 40-day postnatal period
• Be cosy at home.
• Stay close to your baby.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Be conscious of healthy food and drinks. (More about food).
• Start with pelvic floor exercises.
• Practice long and deep breathing with abdominal breath (bringing the pelvic floor muscle up).
• Avoid abdominal over-stretching.
• Do not strain nor lift anything heavier than your baby.
• For the first few days, lie on your stomach (with a little pillow underneath the belly) to help compress the uterus.
• Stimulate the circulation of the blood in the legs by lying on your back with your legs straight and pulling the toes towards you.
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