By Dr. Jeanne Wilson, co-founder of East West Essentials
When a woman is pregnant she takes extra care of her diet, nutrition and overall needs. And, as most women would confess, she does it for the sake of her baby. Once the blessed event has come and gone, however, that all goes out the window and the needs of the baby are first and foremost… and only.
In most cultures (and as recently as 50 years ago here in the West) women are celebrated after giving birth, and are given time to recuperate, heal, and rejuvenate. Friends and family come to the house and stay, they bring food or cook for the family, and help to care for the baby so the new mother can rest and sleep. In some countries this lasts for up to 40 days!
In the United States today, women find themselves alone, depressed, sleep deprived, and sometimes in pain following childbirth. I always say to new mothers, “please don’t feel you have to be super mom the day after birth!” ASK FOR HELP! RECEIVE HELP! HEAL AND RECUPERATE! That will give you the health and energy to be the super mom you were meant to be!
Also, there are many supplements available that can help with various post-natal challenges. The East West Essentials line can help! For postpartum depression try Optimal Fatty Acid. For fatigue combine our Optimal Stress Blend with a diet high in protein. For mom’s who have had a C-section, Optimal Woman and Optimal Fatty Acid all can help with healing. And Optimal Movement can help with any constipation post-delivery.
So moms, please remember… you need time to heal and recover from the amazing experience you just went through. Help is out there, and you deserve it!
2 Comments
This is so true. I wish I had heeded this advice when I had my babies. I felt some crazy push to “do it all” when all I really needed to do was take care of myself and bond with my baby. Great advice!
Such a great reminder. It’s so hard to ask for help, but so necessary.