benefits of regular massage, and they include hormone regulation, reduced swelling, better sleep, and improved breastfeeding.
More advanced massage therapy helps restore the body to its pre-pregnancy condition, and assists with C-section recovery.
5) Caring for your mental health: Having a baby is exhilarating. It can also be exhausting. 80 per cent of new mothers have severe mood-swings – known as baby blues – and it is important not to ignore these symptoms. About 10 per cent suffer from major post-partum depression. Traditionally, doctors have blamed hormones for this, but chemistry can’t explain everything.
Don’t give up your previous interests, don’t take on all the household chores, and get reassurance and support from your family and partner.
Rest, relaxation and sound sleep is imperative. If your ‘blues’ last longer than a few weeks, speak to your gynaecologist.
Tips for the new dad:
* Helping your significant other with some of the little things will bring her much joy, relief and peace of mind.
* Offer to help watch over baby while she takes a nap
* Make dinner for her once in a while
* Help her create a schedule and set priorities
* Send her for a massage, a pedicure or a manicure
* Sterilise the bottles, fold the nappies
* Give baby a massage once in a while – because baby needs to grow the bond with dad as much as with mum.
More advanced massage therapy helps restore the body to its pre-pregnancy condition, and assists with C-section recovery.
5) Caring for your mental health: Having a baby is exhilarating. It can also be exhausting. 80 per cent of new mothers have severe mood-swings – known as baby blues – and it is important not to ignore these symptoms. About 10 per cent suffer from major post-partum depression. Traditionally, doctors have blamed hormones for this, but chemistry can’t explain everything.
Don’t give up your previous interests, don’t take on all the household chores, and get reassurance and support from your family and partner.
Rest, relaxation and sound sleep is imperative. If your ‘blues’ last longer than a few weeks, speak to your gynaecologist.
Tips for the new dad:
* Helping your significant other with some of the little things will bring her much joy, relief and peace of mind.
* Offer to help watch over baby while she takes a nap
* Make dinner for her once in a while
* Help her create a schedule and set priorities
* Send her for a massage, a pedicure or a manicure
* Sterilise the bottles, fold the nappies
* Give baby a massage once in a while – because baby needs to grow the bond with dad as much as with mum.
