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Nurse right after labor<\/p>\n
And every chance you get<\/p>\n
See a lactation consultant<\/p>\n
Birthing centers and hospitals have them<\/p>\n
If you have trouble with your baby gaining weight after birth<\/p>\n
See one again<\/p>\n
It’s much easier to fix nursing problems at the beginning while supply is not\u00a0yet established than it will be later<\/p>\n
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Rub coconut oil on your nipples after every nursing session<\/p>\n
It is better than lanolin & won’t stain your clothes<\/p>\n
Use it on your baby (it prevents cradle cap)<\/p>\n
and all over you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Pretend you’re relaxing on a beach<\/p>\n
Where there are no dirty dishes<\/p>\n
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Go to bed early, you’ll be up a lot in the night<\/p>\n
Take naps, especially if your partner is home<\/p>\n
Rest every chance you get<\/em><\/p>\n
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Eat watermelon<\/p>\n
And you won’t fear your\u00a0first post partum bowel movement<\/p>\n
It’s better than stool softeners<\/p>\n
Use your peri bottle<\/p>\n
It will help you heal and cool things off down there<\/p>\n
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Don’t try to do housework your first week back<\/p>\n
Let your love help you<\/p>\n
In fact, let him be your servant<\/p>\n
It’s part of his daddy job<\/p>\n
Thank him often and kiss him lots<\/p>\n
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Eat nourishing food<\/p>\n
Cooked veggies<\/p>\n
Or Salads<\/p>\n
Fruits<\/p>\n
Protein<\/p>\n
Carbs<\/p>\n
Plenty of healthy fats<\/p>\n
This is not the time to try to lose weight<\/p>\n
You have a baby to feed<\/p>\n
And a body to restore<\/p>\n
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Ask friends for help<\/p>\n
Let loved ones bring you food<\/p>\n
And pamper you<\/p>\n
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Start every day in the sunshine<\/p>\n
Sing<\/p>\n
Drink herbal tea<\/p>\n
With friends<\/em><\/p>\n
And relax<\/p>\n
It will help you avoid<\/p>\n
Postpartum depression<\/p>\n
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There’s plenty of time<\/p>\n
To show off<\/p>\n
Your new<\/p>\n
Super-mom powers<\/p>\n
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Later<\/p>\n
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Congratulations, Mama.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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