Primrose Postpartum

Yep, that’s right. Once you’ve given birth - you’re always considered postpartum! Did you know that?

Giving birth permanently changes a woman’s body, brain, hormones - but of course the society we live in doesn’t acknowledge this…

We’re expected to “bounce back” and return to our pre-birth selves, and social media only reinforces this concept.

It’s normal to still look pregnant after you give birth for months or even years afterwards. Give your body a chance to recover and above all, try to be kind to yourself!

Remember - you can’t pour from an empty cup. Put yourself first today 👇🏻

🫖 Have a tea
🫱🏻 Ask for help
🚶🏽‍♀️ Take a walk by yourself
🚿 Take an extra long shower
☕ Go to your favorite cafe for a friend date, even if you bring your baby with you!

How are you putting yourself first today?

Personally, I'm listening to a podcast while going for an extra long walk with my puppy.

Did you know that there are different kinds of cries? 👇🏻

It’s normal to be uncomfortable when your baby cries - parents (and especially mothers) are hard-wired to make sure baby doesn’t cry (hence naturally feel super sad, uncomfortable or distressed when baby cries). 😔

But it’s super important to know that behind each cry is a different meaning! 🤫

Look out for these different cries to be able to distinguish when your baby is in pain, or just bored/fussy (this will save you a lot of stress, compared to thinking EVERY SINGLE CRY is urgent!)

⚡ PAIN CRY: High pitched shriek, sounds sudden

😖 FUSSY CRY: This cry is on and off, your child sounds upset but can also quiet down, the cries are dragged out.

🤒 SICK CRY: Your baby sounds weak, tired, and this cry is very different than your child’s regular cries (both in frequency, noise and volume).

🍼 HUNGRY CRY: This cry is often accompanied by clenching hands and is low-pitched, is repetitive and includes pauses.

Which of these did you not know?