Postpartum Care: Caring For Your Health After Delivery

The weeks after childbirth should be a time of rest and recovery. This article offers advice on physical recovery (e.g. resting, avoiding lifting heavy objects, washing your hands, etc.) along with postpartum social tips (e.g. limiting visitors, asking for help, not striving for perfection, etc.). One crucial aspect of postpartum recovery is setting up a schedule of appointments with your healthcare providers to properly take care of both physical and mental health.