"Essential Products for Postnatal Self-Care" is your indispensable guide to embracing self-care during the postnatal period. This concise book will introduce you to the must-have products that will make your postnatal journey more comfortable, empowering, and nurturing. Chapter 1: Comfort and Recovery Explore a range of products designed to ease discomfort and support your body's recovery after childbirth, from perineal ice packs to soothing nipple cream. Chapter 2: Nourishment and Wellness Discover essential postnatal vitamins and supplements that promote your well-being and help you regain your strength. Chapter 3: Sleep and Relaxation Unwind and enjoy restful sleep with comfortable sleepwear, cozy slippers, and supportive orthopedic shoes. Chapter 4: Breastfeeding and Nursing Make breastfeeding a breeze with the right products, including comfortable nursing bras, nursing pillows, and nipple balms. Chapter 5: Hygiene and Comfort Stay fresh and comfortable with postpartum underwear, maternity pads, and disposable mesh underwear. Chapter 6: Postpartum Healing Support your body's healing process with products like healing balms and high-waisted underwear for added comfort. Chapter 7: Self-Care Essentials Learn about the products that are essential for prioritizing your self-care and overall well-being during the postnatal period. Chapter 8: Practical Footwear Discover comfortable and supportive footwear options to keep you moving comfortably during your postnatal journey. Chapter 9: Empowerment Through Products Find products that empower you to embrace motherhood with confidence and grace, from iron supplements to omega-3 fatty acids. Chapter 10: Personalized Choices Tailor your postnatal self-care routine with products that suit your unique needs and preferences. "Essential Products for Postnatal Self-Care" is your ultimate resource for curating a self-care routine that honors and supports your postpartum body and mind. Whether you're a new mom or have experienced the joys of motherhood before, these essential products will help you navigate the postnatal period with comfort, confidence, and self-love. Make your postnatal journey a time of nurturing, healing, and empowerment with these must-have products at your side.Table of Contents Introduction Essential Products for Postnatal Self-Care COMFORTABLE NURSING BRAS POSTPARTUM BELLY WRAPS PERINEAL ICE PACKS NIPPLE CREAM POSTNATAL VITAMINS IRON SUPPLEMENTS OMEGA -3 FATTY ACIDS COMFORTABLE SLEEPWEAR NURSING PADS MATERNITY PADS POSTPARTUM UNDERWEAR DISPOSABLE MESH UNDERWEAR HIGH -WAISTED UNDERWEAR HEALING BALMS NIPPLE BALMS PERINEAL BALMS COMFORTABLE SHOES SLIPPERS ORTHOPEDIC SHOES BREASTFEEDING PILLOWS BOPPY PILLOWS NURSING PILLOWS WITH BACK SUPPORT

Explore postpartum self-care strategies for eating, body image, emotions, nursing and milk production, sex, and so much more! The role of motherhood is one where women are continuously asked to focus on the needs of everyone else but themselves. This is a significant issue in the arena of self-care, where we often ignore our own hunger, energy levels, and emotions in the pursuit of taking care of others. Written from the perspectives of both therapist and busy mom, Self-Care for New Moms features several eye-opening exercises, interviews from a village of experts (who also happen to be moms), and helpful interventions to help you get through the chronic depletion common to the postpartum year. Self-care strategies include: Exercise and yoga Pelvic floor recovery work Psychotherapy Self-compassion techniques Complementary and alternative methods (massage, chiropractic, or acupuncture) Simple recipes Methods for reconnecting with your partner And so much more The practical exercises and comforting techniques in this book will help you manage one of motherhood’s biggest challenges: self-care.

'This is a fab book. Really recommend it!' Mrs Hinch Read this book for an instant pick-me-up. Whether this is your first or fifth baby, The Little Book of Self-Care for New Mums is your handy survival guide to managing the emotional and physical rollercoaster of becoming a new mum. Bringing together decades of experience from a midwife and a doula, you'll find invaluable tips and tricks to boost confidence and calm frazzled nerves - plus answers to all those questions you may be too embarrassed to ask. From creating cooling breast pads with chamomile tea and quick stretches to relieve aching muscles, through to easy recipes to nourish your postnatal body and 5-minute fixes to restore your sense of humour, this is the book you can turn to when the overwhelm sets in. Beautifully illustrated in full-colour, it covers everything you need to know about the postnatal period to feel supported, empowered and understood.

Intended to provide evidence-based recommendations to guide health care professionals in the management of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, and newborns, and the post abortion, including management of endemic deseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB and anaemia. This edition has been updated to include recommendations from recently approved WHO guidelines relevant to maternal and perinatal health. These include pre-eclampsia & eclampsia; postpartum haemorrhage; postnatal care for the mother and baby; newborn resuscitation; prevention of mother-to- child transmission of HIV; HIV and infant feeding; malaria in pregnancy, interventions to improve preterm birth outcomes, tobacco use and second-hand exposure in pregnancy, post-partum depression, post-partum family planning and post abortion care.

After labor, it’s time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi, the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes. The first forty days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on Heng Ou’s own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of “confinement” in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth. As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely “bounce back” after delivering their babies, and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline—a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. This book includes sixty simple recipes for healing soups, replenishing meals and snacks, and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother. In addition to recipes, this warm and encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the postpartum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honoring the significance of pregnancy and birth. Fully illustrated, it is a practical guide and inspirational read for all new mothers and mothers-to-be—the perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby. “Bringing our attention back to the importance of the postpartum period for new mothers helps to create space for this essential period of integration and recovery . . . an invaluable companion during the first 40 days and beyond.” —Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, filmmakers, The Business of Being Born

The main aim of this practical Handbookis to strengthen counselling and communication skills of skilled attendants (SAs) and other health providers, helping them to effectively discuss with women, families and communities the key issues surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, postnatal and post-abortion care. Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Careis divided into three main sections. Part 1 is an introduction which describes the aims and objectives and the general layout of the Handbook. Part 2 describes the counselling process and outlines the six key steps to effective counselling. It explores the counselling context and factors that influence this context including the socio-economic, gender, and cultural environment. A series of guiding principles is introduced and specific counselling skills are outlined. Part 3 focuses on different maternal and newborn health topics, including general care in the home during pregnancy; birth and emergency planning; danger signs in pregnancy; post-abortion care; support during labor; postnatal care of the mother and newborn; family planning counselling; breastfeeding; women with HIV/AIDS; death and bereavement; women and violence; linking with the community. Each Session contains specific aims and objectives, clearly outlining the skills that will be developed and corresponding learning outcomes. Practical activities have been designed to encourage reflection, provoke discussions, build skills and ensure the local relevance of information. There is a review at the end of each session to ensure the SAs have understood the key points before they progress to subsequent sessions.

This beautiful, inspiring book features 100 accessible activities that help you reconnect with your body, mind, spirit, and surroundings, and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to face the world again. Self-care is an essential part of wellness. From self-massage to meditations to decluttering, The Little Book of Self-Care provides relaxation exercises to help you focus on your own personal needs in an enjoyable way. By caring for yourself, you’ll learn how to care for the world around you.