Two out of three women who have spoken in the last three years say they are still “recovering” from the experience, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 women found that recovery after birth extends far beyond physical healing: their mental and emotional health and other body changes.
Most of those who had their last child at least two years ago still feel that they are not “recovering” (59%).
When it comes to physical recovery, the average survey took four weeks to recover -physically after giving birth and six weeks to recover -mentally.
More than double the percentage of mothers said it took them more than eight weeks to recover -mentally than physically (43% vs 17%).
Made by Talker Research for Intimina, the survey found that most mothers agree that no matter how much you try, you cannot prepare -you are waiting for after giving birth (88%), including 87% of those who have done it more than once.
Forty-seven percent of those who previously gave birth said that their most recent part took longer to recover from the first, and the same percentage of all respondents said that the rebound was more difficult than they expected.
It took the average respondent for six weeks to bounce to have a body similar to before, returning to work and exercising; Returning to your routine was a little easier to get the hanging at five weeks.
The things that the respondents want someone to tell them to prepare to give birth:
- “Ensure -take care of myself, I can’t take care of my children if I’m not well.”
- “It’s okay not to feel good -trust your instincts, rest and ask for help.”
- “Mental recovery would be harder than physical.”
- “Recovery can be as intense as birth itself.”
- “Your body knows how to give birth; you don’t have to” act. “”
- “You don’t have to feel like you need to bounce.”
- “They actually take up to three years to recover -completely.”
- “Emotional support matters as much as logistics.”
- “You have a lot of meals and easy snacks at home.”
- “You can’t be perfect all the time. It’s normal to feel sad and it’s hard to do everything you used to do. Give -Grace.”
- “That my recovery should not be precipitated and it is important to take care of myself.”
- “As with any physical feat, you have to train your body. Watch some videos about techniques for contractions, absolutely nothing can prepare for this pain completely, but have some tools to help -you breathe and work with your body instead of -there is a difference world.”
- “You will never be the same person again, neither physically nor emotionally. Instead of trying to return to your old self, you focus -you find the new one.”
- “Give -Grace even in the days you feel you don’t do your best.”
- “ Nothing you have seen on television or on social media is realistic.The advice of your parents are obsolete, we are in a completely new age with technology. Your maternal instincts will begin and only follow them, even if it goes against “ older and wiser ” and doctors. Postpartum of depression is not a regular depression and, if you have it, you do not need to be fought. sign of weakness. “
However, 62% did not bounce back the person they were, with personality, before they had their last child.
Half of the surveyed mothers are learning that their body can never feel the same as before giving birth (51%).
Some of the changes to their body that the respondents expected and experienced were hormonal (78%), fatigue and low energy (73%) and have stretch marks (70%).
The development of a displacement (18%) and the weakness of the pelvic floor (17%) was less expected, but still experimented.
Seven out of ten said that their body continues to change after giving birth (72%), including 61% of those who have spoken at least two years ago.
“There is a wide gap among what they are told that women are waiting after giving birth and what they really experience,” said Dunja Kokotovic, a global bullfighting head of intimine. “From pelvic lands weakening to persistent fatigue and emotional changes, these are real and lasting effects that deserve more attention, not only of new mothers, but also people and systems that surround them.”
Unexpected things experienced after giving birth:
- “That when you are breastfeeding, you can get mastitis.”
- “Have” ghost pains and kicks “is very strange.”
- “I thought that once the baby was outside, the contractions was over, no. The uterus continues to hire after birth to reduce the back size.”
- “Low motivation and energy.”
- “He still has the same wishes for food like when I was pregnant a few months after giving birth.”
- “That my libido and sexual driving disappeared.”
- “I need to reinforce my pelvic floor and eat well no matter if I am pregnant or not pregnant. The diet makes such a big difference.”
- “Night Sue”.
- “Hair loss.”
- “Menstruation and inconsistent inconsistency.”
When asked what other things they want the respondents to explain before birth, the words that would have helped to include: “ You do not have to hurry to feel -normal ”, “ recovery can be as intense as birth in itself ” and “ give -grace even in the days you feel that you do not do as best. ”
Although they see the advice they wish they felt mood for more care, 79% would feel guilty if they spent more time taking care of themselves.
In addition, almost half admit that their self -care habits worsened after giving birth (48%).
The average mother surveyed a time ago to take care of her body only three days a week, although a quarter is not neglected at any time.
About two thirds would take more time to take care of their body after birth if they knew (63%).
“Taking care of the body after birth is not a luxury, it is a need,” Kokotovic said. “This includes everything, from pelvic floor exercises and appropriate nutrition to give you permission to rest, ask for help and establish realistic expectations. Your recovery deserves as much support and care as your pregnancy.”
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