Take care of yourself so you can take good care of your baby.

Having a new baby is a joyous life-changing event, true. But life changes often come with difficult transitions as well — childbirth in particular. Becoming a new mother can be overwhelming. Suddenly you have a demanding little person to take care of, you’re exhausted, your body has been battered by delivery, you’re struggling with breast feeding — add to that a few other life matters that need your attention.

Hormones are also still in flux so all these factors contribute to the baby blues that many new mothers experience. What’s the best way to ride it out? How do you know if it’s already post-partum depression?

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What happens to your sex life after giving birth?

A new baby is always a life changer, so expect adjustments in your sex life as well. Many men still think that when a woman comes home from the hospital, they can get right to it. Well, that’s expecting too much. If this does happen, the new mother risks serious infection and it could aggravate post-delivery wounds.

Childbirth takes a lot from a woman’s body. A vaginal birth strains, tears and bruises delicate genital tissues. It can take weeks, sometimes months, before going back to normal. If it was a c-section, the trauma of surgery also requires time to heal.

Add to this, hormones and emotional upheavals. Oh and let’s not forget, the demands of caring for a baby. But like any period of transition, this too shall pass. What’s the best way to handle this transition and rekindle the fire? Read on to find out.

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