Postpartum: Dreamtime or Nightmare?

The fourth trimester, the postpartum period, the babymoon – whatever you call it, new mothers discover it rarely resembles the curated images of motherhood portrayed in the media. The transition from pregnancy to mothering is a momentous life-changing experience. The relentless demands of a new little centre of the universe combined with sleep deprivation can feel totally overwhelming, and also very lonely. The postpartum weeks are a roller coaster ride of hormonally driven emotions and sensations so intense they challenge the most resilient, well-prepared bodies and minds.
What helps new mothers recover from their personal postpartum reality check?  Reassuring support which acknowledges her vulnerable state and nurtures her physically and mentally, enabling her rite of passage in her own time. As new skills replace anxious fumbling and intuitive confidence develops, so the new mother emerges. And the knowledge that women throughout time have trod the same path – and survived – helps too.
“New Baby 101 – A Midwife’s Guide for New Parents” by Lois Wattis (Mother, Grandmother, Midwife and Lactation Consultant) provides practical and evidence-based information in a concise easy to read form, to navigate AND enjoy the fourth trimester. www.newbaby101.com.au

06 Feb 2023| no comments.

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