01/11/2022
This is great advise and one I strongly belive helps mama and pēpi recover in a gentle and connected way. A great start to the 4th trimester of new mothering.
Have you heard of the 5-5-5 rule for postpartum?
Rest is an extremely important part of the postpartum period. When a mom lacks proper rest, she is at higher risk for postpartum complications. Your body heals the best when it has rest, nourishment, hydration, and less stress.
The first 5 days are spent in the bed, lying flat, not sitting up unless you are eating or nursing, where the focus is on skin to skin and bonding with your baby, resting, and sleeping when the baby sleeps. The only time you should get out of bed is to use the bathroom.
The next 5 days are spent on the bed. During this time you should still limit sitting up, activity and focus on resting, mostly lounging in the bed.
The last 5 days are spent being near the bed. During this time you can try light activity and being away from the bed for 30 minutes, but then resting.🌸
