Best Kept Secret

Today is the Day of the Poinsettia! Did you know that poinsettias come from Mexico? Learn more interesting facts about the Christmas flower here.

Today’s Quote:

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”
- Princess Diana

13 days until Christmas!

Happy Thursday! What holiday movies have you watched so far? We started off watching “Elf” followed by some other classics. Which holiday movie is your favorite?

In today’s newsletter, you’ll be happy to find:

• The Secret to Faster Postpartum Healing

• A special note from the editor (aka my 7-month-old)

• Some mom inspo

• A postpartum fact

• Postpartum Garden’s top picks

The Secret to Faster Postpartum Healing

Postpartum healing goes beyond those initial six to eight weeks of recovery. After the meal trains stop and visitors become scarce, how you continue to heal will be important for you and your baby. There are parts of your body that will take nearly a year to heal. In addition, you will need to have a plan in place for how you will care for your mental health as well. Want to know the secret to faster postpartum healing?

Becoming a new mom for the first or umpteenth time will require you to slow down in all parts of your life. This can be difficult to do, especially if you are a single mom or a mom of multiple children with schedules and whatnot to tend to. However, the time you take now for your postpartum healing will benefit your future health.

6 Tips to Faster Postpartum Healing

• Rest: Rest, rest, and more rest for faster postpartum healing. I know you probably don’t want to hear it, but rest will be your best friend. During the immediate postpartum period, it’s recommended that you rest for that first month. However, rest is still an essential part of recovery even a year later.

• Nutrition: Fueling your body with the essential nutrients it needs to survive is a big part of faster postpartum healing. Your body can heal if it doesn’t have the vitamins and minerals it needs to do the job. This is especially important if you are breastfeeding– you need to replenish your body from what your baby is taking from you during each feeding session.

• Ask for help: Probably one of the most challenging things to do (at least in American culture) is to ask for help. Somehow, we’ve been brainwashed to think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. In fact, it is a sign of strength. If you want to put yourself on track to faster healing postpartum, asking for help is one of the top ways to do so.

• Hydration: Just like nutrition is mentioned above, hydration is equally important. In fact, when you are dehydrated, your brain literally shrinks and pulls away from the skull, causing pressure on nerves which then leads to headaches. You likely know how uncomfortable headaches are, especially when you are a mom trying to juggle all of the things postpartum. Don’t do it to yourself! Keep hydrated with water and electrolytes.

• Keep a Journal: Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. This is especially true during postpartum healing. Keep a journal during the first year to help you get the noise out of your head. In addition, a journal is a great resource to have if you need to assess yourself for any postpartum mood disorders.

• Grace: Last, but certainly not least, the key to faster postpartum healing includes giving yourself grace. Let go of expectations that you are holding yourself to. Remember that this is a season of life and you will get back to doing things you love again. It will take time to get there. And it is HARD. Take it one day at a time and if that is too much, just take it one hour at a time.

Ultimately, how quickly you heal will depend on you. If you aren’t willing to rest, ask for help, or take care of your body, then your healing will be delayed. This part of life isn’t a race. Everyone heals and recovers differently after birth. Comparing yourself to others will only rob you of the joy you could be experiencing in your season of life right now.

From the Editor

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Mom Inspo:

Postpartum Fact:

It can take up to two years for a new mom to heal and feel like herself again after birth. Be patient with yourself.

Postpartum Garden Top Picks:

Wise Mama Wipes

Tired of buying baby wipes that are full of toxins, added preservatives, and a laundry list of ingredients that you can’t even pronounce?

Introducing Wise Mama Wipes!

These baby wipes are made with natural, gentle ingredients. The brand uses ultra-soft, hospital-grade wipes that are infused with extra virgin coconut oil and pure castile soap. This combination makes them luxurious yet gentle for your little one’s delicate skin. Plus, they’re designed to be extra durable—no tearing or breaking apart when you need them most.

Best of all, Wise Mama Wipes is a small business owned by two mamas in the Austin, Texas area who are committed to bringing better products to our little ones. Check out Wise Mama Wipes on Facebook or place an order with them directly by emailing [email protected] (local delivery and shipping available).

NEEDED

Are you keeping up with the nutrients and hydration your body needs to function at optimal levels? Research shows that mothers experience nutrient depletion up to SIX YEARS after birth. This is why I have focused on my health during my 3rd postpartum journey with NEEDED multi-vitamins, prenatals, and hydration packs.

What’s so special about them?

• Ingredients that work synergistically with the body

• All ingredients are selected and dosed in partnership with leading practitioners and researchers

• Organic, non-GMO ingredients

• Third-party tested

• Recommended by over 6,000 health professionals including OB-GYNs, midwives, naturopathic doctors (ND), and MDs

Radically better nutrition to help support women in all stages of life. Check out NEEDED and use code postpartumsam for up to 40% off.

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All the best,
Sam

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