Exhaustion
after giving birth is a very common complaint among new mothers. After
delivery, you can hardly expect to get real rest. More possible than
not, you will still feel exhausted even several weeks after. This is
understandable because your body is still recovering from nine months of
carrying a child inside you and the childbirth process itself, not to
mention the challenges of taking care of a newborn and the household.
Just to set your expectations, this feeling of physical exhaustion or fatigue can go about for months but there are several factors to consider as to how long it will last. Some of the factors include your ability to cope with your baby’s schedule, your baby’s sleeping habits, the amount of help you’re getting from family or friends and other responsibilities that you have to take care of like your job.
But there are other possible reasons for postpartum fatigue. There is a small line that links it to postnatal depression. Anemia is another possible cause and this would be possible if you were diagnosed as anemic while you were pregnant or you’ve lost too much blood during childbirth.
But if it’s a simple case of exhaustion, then you should know that the best thing you can do at this time is to slow down. You can only do much and you very well know that you don’t have extra energy to handle everything. But, there is no doubt that you can survive all of these without succumbing to postpartum fatigue. There are many simple ways that you can do that will help you recover needed strength to keep you on your toes until your newborn sleeps normally.
First, you have to remember that you are not superwoman – you simply cannot do everything on your own! This is the time to call for help. Work with your team, which is your family. This includes your husband, your other kids, if you have them, your immediate family and close friends. They are the ones you can rely on most during these times and they would be more willing to help than you think. With extra hands, it will be more possible for you to find time for rest while others attend to your baby or your house. You may also ask your husband to help you out with the chores or with the baby when he gets back from work. Making a schedule will help avoid miscommunications or confusion.
Next is you must learn how to prioritize. Of course, your baby should be your number one priority. Don’t worry about less important things and just focus your energy on your child and your fast recovery. There are household chores that can take the backseat for now like cleaning, shopping and even cooking. Instead of cleaning the house everyday, you can opt to cleaning twice a week or just once over the weekend when both you and your husband don’t have work. For your laundry, you can look for laundry shops who offer pick-up and delivery. There are a lot of online shops that sell virtually almost everything from food to diapers and other household needs. Take advantage of these online services that will deliver your orders right at your doorstep. A good shopping tip online is to buy in bulk to save on shipping charge.
Last but not the least, learn how to adjust to your baby’s habits. In other words, you must eat when your baby eats, sleep when baby sleeps and drink at the same time as your baby does. Don’t take baby’s sleeping time as an opportunity for you to finish all the chores in the house. Instead, take this chance to take a rest yourself. You’ll find out that your mind and body will be more energized when you’ve had a quick nap. This same goes for eating well and being well-hydrated with plenty of water. Following these tips will help you get back on your feet in no time and kiss postpartum fatigue goodbye.
Just to set your expectations, this feeling of physical exhaustion or fatigue can go about for months but there are several factors to consider as to how long it will last. Some of the factors include your ability to cope with your baby’s schedule, your baby’s sleeping habits, the amount of help you’re getting from family or friends and other responsibilities that you have to take care of like your job.
But there are other possible reasons for postpartum fatigue. There is a small line that links it to postnatal depression. Anemia is another possible cause and this would be possible if you were diagnosed as anemic while you were pregnant or you’ve lost too much blood during childbirth.
But if it’s a simple case of exhaustion, then you should know that the best thing you can do at this time is to slow down. You can only do much and you very well know that you don’t have extra energy to handle everything. But, there is no doubt that you can survive all of these without succumbing to postpartum fatigue. There are many simple ways that you can do that will help you recover needed strength to keep you on your toes until your newborn sleeps normally.
First, you have to remember that you are not superwoman – you simply cannot do everything on your own! This is the time to call for help. Work with your team, which is your family. This includes your husband, your other kids, if you have them, your immediate family and close friends. They are the ones you can rely on most during these times and they would be more willing to help than you think. With extra hands, it will be more possible for you to find time for rest while others attend to your baby or your house. You may also ask your husband to help you out with the chores or with the baby when he gets back from work. Making a schedule will help avoid miscommunications or confusion.
Next is you must learn how to prioritize. Of course, your baby should be your number one priority. Don’t worry about less important things and just focus your energy on your child and your fast recovery. There are household chores that can take the backseat for now like cleaning, shopping and even cooking. Instead of cleaning the house everyday, you can opt to cleaning twice a week or just once over the weekend when both you and your husband don’t have work. For your laundry, you can look for laundry shops who offer pick-up and delivery. There are a lot of online shops that sell virtually almost everything from food to diapers and other household needs. Take advantage of these online services that will deliver your orders right at your doorstep. A good shopping tip online is to buy in bulk to save on shipping charge.
Last but not the least, learn how to adjust to your baby’s habits. In other words, you must eat when your baby eats, sleep when baby sleeps and drink at the same time as your baby does. Don’t take baby’s sleeping time as an opportunity for you to finish all the chores in the house. Instead, take this chance to take a rest yourself. You’ll find out that your mind and body will be more energized when you’ve had a quick nap. This same goes for eating well and being well-hydrated with plenty of water. Following these tips will help you get back on your feet in no time and kiss postpartum fatigue goodbye.
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