6 ways you SABOTAGE your own Postpartum Recovery | Things to avoid after giving birth (postpartum)
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Many women unknowingly sabotage their own postpartum recovery and thus unnecessarily slow down their recovery.
So, in this video, Nathalie Kaufmann, Pregnancy & Birth Consultant and TCM Therapist, and Mathias Ritter, Researcher and Science Geek, discuss the 6 most important ways most women sabotage their own postpartum recovery. First, they explain how expectations of others can make you abandon your own plans of postpartum relaxation and recovery. Second, they explain why certain foods are important in your postpartum recovery, particularly, if you find it difficult to pass stools initially. Third, they discuss how both your body and mind send you signals which you should not ignore if you want to make your postpartum recovery easier and faster. And they explain why self-care is the key to speed up your postpartum recovery.
Finally, they also present the most important tool for pain relief during your postpartum recovery which can also help you heal faster during the postpartum period.
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Thanks so much for watching! 😊 Very often, Nathalie treats women who have a hard time recovering from their birth. And very often it comes down to 6 simple things which women do (or don’t do) which sabotage their own postpartum recovery and thus unnecessarily prolong it. This is what this video is about.
Recovering from an injury is exactly what postpartum feels like. Thank you for pointing this out. I mean I do have stitches, I am bleeding, my abdominal muscles aren't where they're supposed to be, my hormones are giving me a hard time and I am caring 24/7 for a newborn with very little sleep. Of course I am not working properly during this time. People need to stop expecting so much of mothers who just gave birth.
Hi there 😊,
thanks a lot for sharing this with us! 😊
We could not agree more! The problem is also that so many women are left alone during their postpartum recovery because their partners have to get back to work. We also know couples who have no support network where they live because their families live somewhere else. So, it's really a big challenge for so many women....
Anyways: we hope that you recover well! And please be assured: things are going to improve eventually (same applies to hormones)...! ❤️
I am 9 weeks postpartum and I wish I watched this whilst I was pregnant. I cannot agree with you anymore! Excellent advice!
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for your feedback!! We are very happy to hear that you find our video helpful! 😊
We wish you a great recovery and ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Hy guys finally i have delivered a baby boy yesterday thank to Almighty for those remaining may GOD make easy for you
Hi there! 😊
That's GREAT NEWS!! CONGRATULATIONS on your baby-boy from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you had a fast and easy delivery!! And most importantly, we hope that both you and your baby are well!! 😍😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the time to come! Enjoy every minute with your sweet little baby boy!! 😍😍
Postpartum is no joke!! Very thankful my moms been here to help
Definitely no joke! But it makes us very happy to hear that so many women are being supported by family and friends during their postpartum recovery! 😊❤️
You guys are awesome. Sending my support from Canada, ON. I've enjoyed watching your videos throughout my pregnancy and just gave birth 3 months ago via induction with no pain medication. Recovery was fast and I had done everything you suggest in this video after my own research conclusions. I'm sure this will help a lot of people.
Hi there Nicole! 😊
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us on your newborn!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope your baby is well and healthy!!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this lovely feedback with us!! It is really MUCH appreciated and we are very happy and grateful to hear that you have enjoyed watching our videos!! 😘😘 Also, thanks a lot for confirming that the things that we propose in this video can help other women! It is much appreciated! ❤️😊
Again, thanks SO MUCH and ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
P.S.: Greetings from London to beautiful Canada!!
I have eaten so badly or not eating at all right after my little one was born... I just had no desire to cook and even eat. Round the clock nursing and feeding made me feel like a really tired human baby bottle. My body doesn't feel my own anymore. I felt like I had PTSD the 2 weeks after giving birth... The way the doctors induced me was so traumatic and not what I was expecting, I literally cried every time I had to use the bathroom, even when I just have to urinate. It was triggering the memory of what happened to me. I still get upset when I think about what happened, but it's getting better. I haven't told anyone what I went through because I'm not ready. The only person who knows is my fiance who was there.
I wished I found your channel earlier, but I didn't find these videos until 3 weeks after delivery. Giving birth is not pretty, and postpartum is filled with issues that no one ever talks about... Because if they did, no one would want to get pregnant.
Hi there ❤️,
we are really terribly sorry about your terrible experience! 😥
Unfortunately, we see similar cases like yours every now and then. They often come to us for postpartum treatments. So, we can confirm: you are not alone. However, of course, this does not make things better for you.
So, since nothing can be changed about the way you experienced your delivery, here are some things that might help you cope with your current situation:
1. Look for professional help! Whenever a woman had a traumatic experience, it is very important that she finds ways to come to terms with her past. If the delivery was particularly traumatic, then there is only one way to help: a professional therapist. Not sure if this is an option for you, but it would be the best help you can get! Ideally, you look for someone who specializes in such things.
2. Alternatively, look for local support groups! Your hospital can normally help you find them!
3. Look for someone to help out while you recover from birth! This can be your mother or sister or a friend who helps you with the household or other things so that you find time to rest.
4. Eat well!! Please don't underestimate this! You cannot keep your strength when you don't eat well during the recovery phase. Also, your mental state will deteriorate if you don't eat well! Here is a video which might help you: czcams.com/video/Uvf3dMOSMpc/video.html
5. Exercise: as soon as your postpartum recovery is over and as soon as your doctor allows you to, start to exercise! Exercise really comes with a ton of benefits, not only for your body but also for your mind! Start slowly, like going for a walk in the nature. And gradually increase your activities.
6. If you can find an experienced acupuncturist and if this is an option for you at all, have acupuncture treatments! They cannot only help with your mental state. They can also help your body to recover! So use this option, if it is available!
We really hope you recover very fast and that you feel well again very soon!! ❤️
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
My induction was traumatic too. Hope you are doing better
I too had a tramatic delievery with my 1st son and thinking about it was hurtful...sending you love and strength.
Time will heal you
Thank you so much guys for these videos. I was very worried about the delivery of my baby, how will it be like. I previously had long labor hours with my two children, in which the last was I felt like I don't want to conceive anymore. I fell pregnant after 7 years of my baby delivery and this lead me to research on how to have a quick labor or dilate faster; that's when I came across your videos. I am so glad to say I had a very short labor as compared to the previous ones. I was 39+5 weeks when I went for my check-up and my gynecologist told me that I am about 2cm dilated and if I happen to get to 40 weeks they will have to induce me. In the afternoon I started having cramps and thought that they were Braxton hicks and they intensified and got close apart, that's when I told my husband that we have to go to the hospital and it was before 01:00 am. At 02:07 am I delivered my baby girl and my husband didn't believe it cause it was not long after he left the hospital. Much love from South Africa 🔥
What a FANTASTIC STORY!!! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this with us!! That was INDEED a SUPERFAST DELIVERY!! 😅👍
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 It is SO great to hear that our videos helped you with an easier and faster labor this time!! ❤️😘 It makes us incredibly proud and it is also really great to hear that our videos helped you avoid an induction!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you, your family and your baby!! Enjoy EVERY MINUTE with your baby and again, thanks SO MUCH for sharing this with us!
Greetings and love from London back to South Africa!! ❤️❤️
Wow just like me! I was at my doctor's office for 39weks checkup on 2cm then at 3am my water broke and cramps intensified at4am we drove to the hospital. I gave birth at 6am😅 I was so so relieved to be done❤
You guys are delightful! Thank you for the wonderful, informative video!
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find this video helpful!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
This was so helpful. Thank you! 😊
Hi there Dalene 😊,
thanks SO MUCH for letting us know!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you found our video helpful and we very much appreciate your feedback! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
I was crying while feeding my son felt exhausted and restless helpless ❤Very helpful ur video made me think what I while do. Didn’t get to rest as guest keep visiting and in my in-law I am expected to see what guest will eat and drink while seeing my newborn I am stuck in kitchen with work prep eating food for others 😢 mother in law support in work but isn’t it much appreciated if she help me in taking rest rather than helping me work
Hi there ❤️,
please believe us when we tell you: we know the problem! MANY women complain about the same issue!
We can only encourage you to be very clear with the people around you! Make it clear that recovering from a delivery is very much like recovering from an accident. And if you HAD an accident, they would not demand from you to do housework and to cook for everybody.
So, don't hesitate to be "egoistic"!! It's now time for YOU to recover! After all, you also have a newborn to care for...
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby and a great recovery!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks for the kind word it’s feels good to hear a kind and caring words for oneself much respect for u all doing a great job by spreading awareness about this issue it really is a need of time that everyone understands and help new mom
@@naziaroomi5880 You are MOST WELCOME!! We are very happy if you find our content and encouragement helpful!! 😊
Thanks a lot for your feedback - it is much appreciated!! 😊😘
2nd week did a lot of laundry and was in so much pain after but I didn’t want to admit to it because laundry needed to get done. Visitors and visiting that lasts long is exhausting I need to excuse myself to breast feed and I’m often sleepy.
Hi there Vanessa ❤️,
yeah, we know the problem! 🙁 Many women tell us the same. Tons of work to do, hundreds of visitors who want to be entertained... And all that although they should be resting... It's really a hard time for many women... 🙁
Still, we hope that you will recover very soon!! ❤️
I wish i knew this before! thanks it is helpful ❤
Hi there 😊,
thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks 🙏
U guys r really great n helpfull..love from india🥰❤ i watched all ur videos before my delivery n it helped me alot..thnks
Hi there! 😊
Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! 😘 It makes us really happy to hear that our videos helped you!! 😊 Helping women is exactly what we try to accomplish here with our channel..
Oh, and by the way: CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you had a fast and easy delivery!! And most importantly, we hope that both you and your baby are well!! 😍
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Helo ...happy to say that i already gived birth to my baby 3.8,kilos via normal delivery ..thnk you for all you advice
Hi there! 😊
That's GREAT NEWS!! CONGRATULATIONS on your baby from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you had a fast and easy delivery!! And most importantly, we hope that both you and your baby are well!! 😍😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for the time to come! Enjoy every minute with your sweet little baby!! 😍😍
Great video guys!
Just wondering for the witch hazel, does it need to be alcohol free ? I can only find witch hazel with alcohol locally.
Hi there Sonia 😊,
Thanks a lot for your feedback! 😊
No, not necessarily. For example, the product that we use (which is called "Retterspitz") DOES contain ethanol. So, it CAN contain alcohol!
We hope this helps!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️
Wowww you both are amazing
I’m new here 😍
Hi there Tayane 😊,
welcome to our channel and thanks A LOT for your feedback!! It is much appreciated! 😊 If you have any questions along the way, please just ask!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Your advis very help full for usss GOD BLESS you
Hi there! 😊
Thanks A LOT for your feedback! It is MUCH appreciated and we are very happy to hear that you found our video helpful! 😘
We hope you are enjoying your time with your little baby and that you find some rest yourself too!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes yesss🤗
My baby start 3rd month now and I'm follow your all videos about baby because that's very very help us
@@samarsaudshah891 That's GREAT to hear that our videos help you!! Thanks SO MUCH for your sweet feedback!! ❤️❤️
Been watching your videos since I delivered my baby, those help alot!😊
Hi there Anna 😊,
we are really happy and grateful to hear that you find our videos helpful!! Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback!!
By the way: CONGRATULATIONS on your baby from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you had a fast and easy delivery!! And most importantly, we hope that both you and your baby are well!! 😍
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you both for the warmth message! That's uplifting. My baby is turning three months and I'm grateful, I could get very timely advises from you two. Thank you and more power.❤
@@annalizadiomampo6736 Oh, it makes us REALLY happy to hear that and also very very proud!! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH again!! We really appreciate your feedback because it is extremely motivating!! ❤️❤️
@@CareAboutLittleOnes Big thanks to both of you. Will check out the next videos of you two, I know those will be of big help to new moms like me. You two are really commendable! Keep it up and good health...❤
@@annalizadiomampo6736 Thanks SO MUCH again for your kind words!! ❤️❤️❤️
Our next video will be about bonding strategies! 😊😊 We hope you find it helpful!
Dear sir & madam please do one video on postpartum hemmoroids after delivery & treatment at home .i have experiencing bleeding &pain while passing stool x last one month . It's my humble request☺
Hi there! 😊
We can certainly do a video on this topic however, we cannot say WHEN exactly we can record it... 😬
First of all, please note that hemorrhoids after a pregnancy normally disappear in a matter of a few weeks only. On top of that, the best remedy are hemorrhoid creams that you can get in your local pharmacy. It's also always a good idea to talk with your midwife or doctor about your problem because this is a very common problem which is why they normally have something readily available for you...
Unfortunately, this is all we can tell you for now.... We hope it will still help you!!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for your recovery and for your baby! ❤️
I wish I watched this before my birth. I did too much, and I am still in quite a bit of pain 4.5 weeks postpartum.
Hi there Michelle 😊,
yes, unfortunately, this is something that happens to many women postpartum...
But don't worry! It's not too late to do something about it!
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby and a great recovery! ❤️
Thnksss😘your this video I'm very need it my baby start 3months and my body not ready to daily duty because this is my 5th baby Thnks
Hi there! 😊
Thanks A LOT for your feedback! It is MUCH appreciated and we are very happy to hear that you found our video helpful! 😘
We hope you are enjoying your time with your little baby and that you find some rest yourself too!! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️
Thanks for this information, i always check your channel when i was pregnant now we are 2week postpartum and the stress and sleepless night is really telling on me, severe headache and body pain. But how can i get the witch hazel in Africa or is there something else I can use?
Hi there ❤️,
first of all: CONGRATULATIONS on your baby from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Actually, witch hazel is a product that you would apply right after birth. I doubt that it helps a lot now, after 2 weeks, unless you still suffer from perineal pain (which you should not at this point)...
So, they question I want to ask is: have you already talked with your doctor about what you experience?
The problem is that severe headaches should not be taken lightly. They can be a warning sign when they occur postpartum...
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My postpartum period is very light and Im getting a weird discharge slightly beige in color but there is no bad smell. I don’t understand what it is? How do I know when my period really stops?
Hi there 😘,
it's very difficult to give you an answer because it very much depends on your case and, in particular, how your delivery went. Therefore, we kindly ask you to get in touch with your doctor who is familiar with your delivery. Tell them about your concerns so that they can have a closer look at you!
We are very sorry that we cannot be a better help here... 😬
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Nice video. please after delivery, when can one start to take a cold bath
Hi there 😊,
unfortunately, there are no scientific studies about this topic which is why we cannot say if a bath right after birth will do more harm than good.
We can only tell you this much: most doctors recommend waiting for a couple of weeks (most say 4-6 weeks) before taking a bath (no matter if cold or warm). They argue that during that time, you are still somewhat dilated which is why they recommend waiting...
We hope this helps! 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
Thank you so much I had my baby 2weeks ago your exercises helped a lot I actually didn't know I was in labor I just went for check up to be told am 6cm😆and I have a qstn pls I had normal delivery and no tears but I feel like my inside v is hurting like the veins inside can't explain it 😂
Had urine leakage when I sneeze but thank God kegels helped it's back to normal hope that was normal
Hi there! 😊
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 It is really really GREAT to hear that our exercises helped you!! It makes us SUPER proud!! 😊😊
What you describe could just be a side effect of birth. However, if you are concerned about the problem, we strongly recommend talking with your doctor. Unfortunately, we cannot be a big help here because this really requires an exam by a doctor...
So please, don't hesitate to see a doctor, particularly, if the problem does not improve!
We wish you a GOOD RECOVERY and again CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn!! ❤️❤️
These pads for stitches or if there no any stitches should we use it?
Hi there 😊,
the pads can be used no matter if you have stitches or not... 😊
We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️
And now i take iron tblet vitamin tblet 🙄
Don't worry! Many women have to take these pills in the postpartum phase! So, you should be fine! 😊
@@CareAboutLittleOnes 😍