03/30/2022
5 postpartum tips for partners (Tradução nos comentários🇧🇷)
1. Encourage her to have self-care time regularly. Most new moms tend to forget about themselves while focusing on the baby. This means they aren’t taking care of their body or mind, which could lead to postpartum disorders.
2. Take turns on who feeds the baby or puts them back to sleep during the night. If mom is breastfeeding, you can offer to change their diaper and put them back to sleep so mom can get a head start on her sleep. If formula feeding, both of you can take turns on who feeds the baby and who changes them and puts them back to sleep.
3. Remind her that it doesn’t matter if the house is a mess. Babies, especially newborns, take a big chunk of our time. Mom’s focus should be on herself and the baby during the postpartum period. Tell her it’s okay that the house is a little messy and that it doesn’t matter if things are out of place. She’ll appreciate the reassurance. Take a step further and tidy up the house a bit.
4. Reassure her of what a good job she’s doing. It’s not uncommon that a new mom is being hard on herself. She might start to think she’s not doing enough or that she’s not a good enough mom. Reassure her of how good she’s doing. Tell her in detail how grateful you are for everything she’s been doing for your family.
5. Listen, let her cry and keep an eye on her mental health. With all of the hormones fluctuating during the postpartum period, her mood might be all over the place. It’s normal to have baby blues. Let her cry if she feels she needs to and just be present. Listen. If this lasts more than two weeks after birth, it could be more than baby blues and she might need professional help. Encourage her to reach out to her midwife or doctor. There is no shame in getting help.
