9 methods to help reduce stress after giving birth

The birth of a baby must bring a lot of joy to parents. However, behind the joy is fatigue and anxiety when taking care of a new family member. So, you need to be equipped to reduce postpartum stress.

Ms. Que Chi (40 years old) shared the first days after giving birth to her as a torture. The aching body and getting used to taking care of the baby made her feel extremely tired. Taking care of the baby, such as nursing, changing diapers, cleaning, bathing ... occupies most of her time. She has no time to take care of herself and does not want to be in contact with anyone but relatives. At that time, she looked messy, so a sense of self-esteem was always in her mind. Every night, she had to stay up several times to breastfeed and cry warmly during the night. However, after a while, the stress was gone, her body gradually recovered and she was also accustomed to the child's way of life, so everything was fine.

Chi is just a typical case of many women after giving birth. This time, without the appropriate coping measures, you will be difficult to overcome and may lead to other psychological illnesses like depression after giving birth. Here are some suggested aFamilyToday Health methods for your reference.

1 / Ask for help from relatives

Help from everyone around is like a pillar of emotional support for you in the first days of life. Don't let yourself handle everything on your own because no one wants you to be a "all-round mother". You can ask the help of your mother or mother-in-law to cook nutritious foods to help you recover after giving birth.

Besides, your husband can also feed you. If you have someone helping you, you can ask them to help you wash and disinfect the bottle. Your grandfather, aunt, uncle or best friend can also help you look after your baby so you can rest for a while.

2 / Make a schedule to take care of the child

It is essential to schedule a new life. You can set a reminder on your phone to know when to breastfeed. Also, don't forget to count the number of diapers your baby uses during the day. This will make taking care of your child less difficult.

If you breastfeed, and you pump and store it in the refrigerator, your husband can feed your baby in the evening. Alternatively, you and your husband can take turns babysitting, for example, your husband can look after the baby from 7pm to midnight so you can rest. Then, it is your turn to take care of the child so that her husband will sleep in the morning while still working.

 3 / More flexible

Parents should know how to be more flexible when caring for their children because babies can change their habits at any time, especially sleeping and eating. Maybe you slept at 7pm yesterday doesn't mean you slept in the same way today. As the child grows up, the eating needs change. Children are often hungry and eat more. You will be easily flexible if you keep an eye on your baby every day.

4 / Rethink your priorities

When making a to-do and immediate to-do list, unable to wait any longer and only you can do it, you might consider finding someone you trust to take care of. As for the things that feel time consuming, like dating a movie with a friend or helping with someone's project, you can refuse.

5 / Exercise

After a sleepless night looking after your baby, you often feel tired. At this point, doing some exercise or taking a walk in the park can help you feel better. Exercise helps the body release endorphins (a neurotransmitter in the brain that works to create positive emotions, improve mood).

6 / Take care of her husband

It is essential for husband and wife to take care of their children together. Taking care of the baby makes both of them sleep deprived. Maybe your husband is dealing with the stress of the office and also taking care of the baby. Therefore, don't be disappointed if you feel that your husband is not as considerate to you as he was before having children.

7 / Don't compare yourself with others

You should not think pessimistic when you see that someone born at the same time as you has recovered in shape while you are still as round as 3 months pregnant. You also shouldn't worry too much about seeing your neighbor rolling at 3 months while your 5-month-old still doesn't know anything. Everyone's condition is different, so each baby or pregnancy is not the same. If you feel that social media resources make you feel insecure, you can stay away from these websites. This will help you think more positively.

8 / Think positively

When it comes to child care, you shouldn't feel sad thinking you have done well but the results are not as expected. If the baby does not want to sleep alone but the grandmother insists that the baby sleeps separately, now you can put the baby to sleep with you and both will sleep well. Also, don't put pressure on the housework, part-time job, or forgetting a friend's birthday. You need time to care for your baby, so no one can blame you.

9 / Create a sense of comfort

Parenting is a challenge and no one can deny it. Taking care of a newborn is stressful for many women. When something goes wrong, laughter is the best medicine. All you can do is smile, think positively and know that "it will be over".