Things that happen postpartum

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“You know you’re a mom when you hear the words ‘blow-out’ and your first thought is a dirty diaper, not a hairstyle.”
- Anonymous

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What’s in it for you today?

• 8 things that happen postpartum that aren’t talked about enough

• A message from the editor

• New postpartum fact

• Postpartum Garden’s top picks

8 Things That Happen Postpartum that Aren’t Talked About Enough

Society has a funny way of telling us women that having a baby will be the best thing to ever happen to us. What society fails to do is warn us about what to expect postpartum. There are many things that happen postpartum that aren’t talked about enough.

Every woman will experience postpartum differently. There is no one blanket experience that we all face. In fact, with each baby you have, your postpartum journey won’t look the same. I have had three pregnancies, three babies, and three VERY different postpartum experiences. If you are looking for support in your postpartum season, this one is for you.

8 Things That Happen Postpartum

• Postpartum Rage: Medically speaking, postpartum rage is the result of the hormone imbalance that postpartum women experience. Women report feeling angry, frustrated, and losing their cool more easily than they would normally. In addition to the hormone imbalance, sleep deprivation, nutrition depletion, and overstimulation play a role in postpartum rage.

• Intrusive Thoughts: Intrusive thoughts are one of the things that happen postpartum. They are known as unwanted and unpleasant thoughts. Some moms describe it as imagining bad things happening to their baby, which they cannot control. These thoughts are often distressing and can make moms feel like they are bad moms for having them. Fortunately, intrusive thoughts don’t make you a bad mom. They are part of many moms’ postpartum experiences, unfortunately.

• Hair loss: Many women experience postpartum hair loss, but not everyone does. Some mothers who have multiple children can experience hair loss after one baby and not another. It all varies due to hormone imbalance. Those mothers (me after all three pregnancies) who experience postpartum hair loss can take time for the hair loss to stop and the regrowth to begin.

• Body Changes: It’s no secret that your body experiences massive changes during pregnancy. What you might not expect are the changes that can continue to happen after delivering your baby. Some postpartum body changes you might experience include changes in your pelvic floor, weight gain, skin color changes, vision changes, and more. Read here for a list of additional changes you may experience postpartum.

• Relationship strain: The relationship strain is one of the big things that happen postpartum. I would argue that this is likely the most overlooked part of having a baby. Many couples experience this strain. From sleep deprivation to trying to understand this new little being and even understanding new roles in the family, a relationship strain is inevitable. However, this isn’t something that will last forever.

• Loneliness: Ironically, postpartum can feel lonely even though you aren’t actually ever alone. Having a sweet baby who needs you 24/7 is both beautiful and exhausting. It can feel like you are losing yourself in the midst of it all. However, countless women are experiencing postpartum at the same time as you who are also in the thick of it. You are not alone.

• Anxiety: When you become a mom, no matter how many babies you have or don’t have already, postpartum anxiety can rear its ugly head. Suddenly, it feels like you are obsessing and worrying about every possible scenario about your baby and even your older children. This anxiety makes you feel a constant state of unease, which can impact other areas of your life.

• Sibling bonding challenges: As exciting as it was to think about giving your child a baby sibling, sometimes it doesn’t always go so smoothly. A sibling bonding challenge can be one of the things that happen postpartum. There are examples of older children not wanting to have anything to do with the baby. Some children may regress to get attention as well. Whatever you may experience with siblings, remember to lead with love.

Postpartum is hard, and that’s okay. The first year postpartum is really about survival. Focus on your health, get rest, and take things slow. There is no rush to get through your postpartum journey. Take it one day at a time. If that is too much, focus on one hour at a time. You are strong and you CAN do this!

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From the Editor

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