Most really rather not revisit these postpartum recovery side effects, but few willing to cringe, squirm and wince my way through it to shed some light on what you probably won’t learn in birthing class. Helpguide.org assures us that the postpartum emotional roller coaster is perfectly normal and that the so-called baby blues tearfulness, irritability, impatience, anxiety, and restlessness should taper off by the end of the second week postpartum. Postpartum depression wasn’t mentioned in my birthing class, but it absolutely should be.
Key Takeaways:
- According to BabyCentre, at least 20 percent of women are constipated after giving birth. It may be caused by high levels of the hormone progesterone in the body during pregnancy, pain-relief drugs such as pethidine or diamorphine during labor or simply because the digestive system tends to slow down dramatically during labor.
- Postpartum depression wasn’t mentioned in my birthing class, but it absolutely should be. The symptoms are similar to the baby blues, but more severe and long-lasting. I didn’t ask for help with my mental health until my son was 4 months old. Don’t wait that long.
- It’s not unusual for new moms to experience seriously dry skin a few weeks after giving birth. It passes, but you can give it a helping hand by keeping your skin nourished from the inside (loads of water and omega-3 fatty acids) and out (find your fave body lotion and apply it liberally.)
“The American Sleep Association describes restless leg syndrome as “a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs.” Your legs itching to move when you’re completely and utterly outta gas is the last thing you need when sleep is in short supply, but the best way to manage it is to haul yourself out of bed and move around.”
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1131513/postpartum-recovery-truths
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