Becoming a mom for the first, second or more times is the most amazing, awe inducing and exhausting times of a woman\u2019s life. Whether you had a delivery as planned, or experienced complications of any sort, your body has gone through a tremendous amount of trauma. Our north American culture doesn\u2019t seem to honor the postnatal healing process as many other cultures do around the world. Too often I hear a new mom talking about going up and down the stairs as soon as she is home from the hospital, taking care of other children or returning to an exercise program too early. There is a cost to this. Time and space to rest and bond with baby is very important. If you are breastfeeding it helps support milk production. In addition, the tissues of your pelvic floor need time to heal and build strength \u2013 why \u2013 to prevent bladder and pelvic floor issues as your body ages.<\/p>\n
Here are a few tips to support your healing:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Give yourself time to rest and enjoy the moment with your baby.<\/p>\n\n