{"id":148,"date":"2021-02-10T03:36:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T11:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maternitycareclinic.ca\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2021-02-10T04:05:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T12:05:16","slug":"how-a-prenatal-clinic-can-help-with-postpartum-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maternitycareclinic.ca\/blog\/how-a-prenatal-clinic-can-help-with-postpartum-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Prenatal Clinic Can Help with Postpartum Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We will start this post by stating one important fact: All moms will experience pregnancy and delivery differently, and all will recover at their own speed \u2013 that is completely okay and perfectly normal. This post isn\u2019t meant to make comparisons, only to provide information on how a parental clinic can help to improve your recovery process, regardless of how long that particular journey takes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first 6 weeks after birth are generally regarded as the recovery period. Whether you breezed through delivery, had to push for hours, or had a C-section, your body underwent a significant ordeal and needs time to adjust. Your prenatal clinic in Calgary is not only useful for monitoring your health before baby arrives, they can also help support you throughout your recovery with postpartum care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postpartum Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most postpartum symptoms are very temporary, lasting for anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks, while some may persist a little longer. These symptoms include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bleeding<br \/>\n\u2022 Abdominal pain<br \/>\n\u2022 Perineal discomfort<br \/>\n\u2022 Pain or numbness around C-section incision<br \/>\n\u2022 Back pain<br \/>\n\u2022 Constipation<br \/>\n\u2022 Trouble urinating<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The key to addressing these symptoms is not overdoing it in the first few weeks. There is no rush to get back to \u201cnormal\u201d and taking on too much will only result in undue stress and a prolonged recovery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/maternitycareclinic.ca\/about-us\/\">prenatal clinic<\/a> can help you with tips on how to ease discomfort during the recovery, while monitoring you for extreme symptoms. It is much easier and more beneficial to seek advice from trained professionals than it is to stay awake at night scrolling through worst case scenarios on Google.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postpartum Recovery Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many new parents have unrealistic expectations of how life will be after childbirth, with many rushing to return to normal activities, along with caring for a newborn. Some common mistakes that many new moms make are:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Trying to do too much too soon: The \u201ctoo much\u201d can refer to everything from exercising too soon, to refusing help when it is offered, or being too proud to ask for help when it\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Disregarding physical red flags: A little bleeding is normal, a lot of bleeding, or bleeding that is worsening, are not.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Ignoring mental health: Childbirth doesn\u2019t only take a toll on your body; hormones, mood changes, and lack of sleep can also have a significant impact on your mental health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Neglecting proper nutrition: New moms sometimes feel pressure to lose the \u201cbaby\u201d weight too soon after birth. The first several weeks after childbirth should be focused on proper nutrition, not losing weight. Eating well is vital to both your physical and mental health, as well as for supporting milk production for nursing mothers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of best ways to help ensure a speedy recovery is taking care of yourself. While you can expect to be very busy caring for the new baby, you can\u2019t pour from an empty cup, and your health needs to be a priority as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A parental care clinic can help you prioritize your recovery by offering postpartum care, practical advice and a realistic recovery timeline, in an environment that is safe, trusting, and free from judgment. 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