Congratulations! This is such an exciting time but also a big adjustment too. So often people discuss a 'village' and they're not joking. It really depends what type of advice you are after, whether it's you or baby related.
For you, make sure you keep a look out for those 'baby blues' that can come anywhere from day 1 postpartum to the end of week 3, typically around day 5. Your health visitor should visit sometime around day 8-16 and they're checking in on you as much as on baby, so be honest and don't be afraid to tell them how you're feeling! And then at 6 - 8 weeks you should have a GP appointment to see how you are healing and also check your mental wellbeing.
For baby, if you have any daily concerns your community midwife team will be your first port of call, but for anything that's really concerning you, definitely get in touch with your GP too.
Finally, reflux specialists, sleep consultants & lactation consultants are great to help with baby, and for you pelvic physiotherapists are a great support too.
Of course! We recommend trying a size up to make sure you feel comfortable. Our period pants absorb up to 4 tampons worth of fluid and can be worn for up to 10 hours, so you won’t have to worry about constantly changing a pad. With postpartum bleeding, you may find you pass more clots so depending on your flow we advise disposing of some larger ones with a tissue if you spot any.
There’s plenty of ways to look after your menstrual health better, here are a few tips:
We believe when it comes to our bodies, there really is no such thing as normal. So, it’s important to listen to your body and really get to know what is actually “normal” for you, this can be tracking your menstrual cycle with an app or journal to note down your flow, mood or physical changes. It’s also important to seek out medical advice & work with your doctor when things aren’t feeling right or you’re suffering in a way that affects your daily life.
Finally, it’s all about using the best possible products that have been designed to work with your body, not against it. So, that means opting for natural materials, like breathable organic cotton, that respects your vagina’s delicate pH level and doesn’t cause potential infections.
Monthly, six-weekly, only on blue moons? Whatever your flow, make your time of the month that bit easier by hitting the repeat button.