Birth recovery

After housing a new life for almost 35-40 weeks, give recovery to normalcy time. Often, new mothers forget to prioritize their own health and wellbeing during the initial few months. The road to recovery can be made easier if the birth mother is surrounded by supportive others. If you are part of the village, you have an essential role to help the new mom find her bearings back.

Everyone’s body is different, so is the recovery process. Whether a vaginal or a C-section delivery, the time spent in the hospital differs, challenges are not so similar and hospital bills vary. Birth recovery kits costing anywhere between $50 to $150 including padsicles, perineal washes and the mesh underwear (oh, the underwear…) could help ease the recovery. Reduce the discomfort and keep your mind space for your baby and yourself.

Healing can look different for each person.

• If exercising and sweating it out is your jam, check with your ObG when it’s safe to start. Diastesis recti requires very specific exercise, go to a physical therapist to learn. Tip: Many insurance plans cover PT with a $10-$30 co-pay.

  • Budget for postpartum exercise subscriptions or courses because exercises are specific and unique to the way you had your baby. Comfortable workout wear can cost anywhere between $100-$150 a piece depending on the type of exercise. We’re talking workout nursing bras, bike shorts and yoga pants.

• If talking your heart out restores you, join free or paid communities to share and learn from or don’t feel shy to engage with mental health professionals if you need more 1:1 time. Tip: Many mental health providers are covered by major insurance.

• Like to recharge in solitude? Get a postnatal massage. Tip: Some insurance plans cover therapeutic massages with a prescription from a doctor.

• Many of these expenses are also FSA/HSA eligible. Use that card to pay for your recovery.

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