Breathe Love Baby

Prioritizing intentional rest and not trying to “get back to normal” too quickly can make a huge difference in the postpartum recovery period. This 5-5-5 rule is a good one.

✨The Postpartum 5-5-5 Recovery✨ Repost @briannafattal: "I was so nervous about postpartum— especially as a first time mom, I just didn’t know what to expect or how to balance the healing of my body with the nurturing and care taking of our new baby. Not to mention hormone imbalance and how it would impact my anxiety and mental health. I read about this postpartum rule that a mom implemented immediately following her birth and how much it helped her postpartum anxiety and journey. She practiced the 555 Rule. It’s basically a game plan for the first 15 days immediately following birth that helps expedite healing for the mother both mentally and physically while allowing proper bonding time. The 15 days look like this: 5 Days IN the bed. You’re basically on bed rest, only getting up to use the bathroom, take care of yourself and that’s it. The only guests at this time are there to support mom and dad, not hold the baby. 5 Days ON the bed. You’re still very much resting but can get up and do light movement around the home. Rule of thumb here is for every 30min on your feet, you’re in bed resting for the 2 hours following. The only guests at this time are there short periods of time and primarily for baby to get mom a tiny break if she wants it. 5 Days NEAR the bed. You’re getting up, moving around the house a bit more, possibly some walking outside, but still being mindful of staying near the bed, resting as much as you can and listening to your body. Guests at this time are supportive of both mom and baby, encouraging you to get sunlight, step out of house and move around a bit while respecting the near bed rule. Following this guideline helped us SO MUCH. But remember it’s still only 2 weeks out of the 6 you need for healing— you can extend your 5 days to a full week even to help the healing process. Just remember to keep rest at the forefront of the full six weeks and help your body heal optimally to support both you and baby." Did you know about the 5-5-5? ⭐️SAVE THIS + comment "RECOVERY" to receive my FREE postpartum support plan!📝 #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumlife #postpartumrecovery

It is a good way to shift our perspective. Too often we rush our infants to “self-soothe” at a stage when they still need our nearness to calm them.

The biggest thing I wish I could’ve changed with my first baby that I did differently with my second and third was letting myself actually be present and enjoy nursing to sleep and contact naps instead of constantly questioning if I was doing the right thing and fighting what my baby wanted and stressing myself out trying to figure out why he would need me more during certain times. The 2nd and 3rd time around we’ve thrown all of that out and really quieted the noise so that we could truly hear our intuition, along with learning about what’s biologically normal for babies and small children. ( for example, did you know that humans are carry mammals just like chimps and kangaroos? Our breastmilk was designed to be low protein/fat and to be fed frequently, requiring our babies to be close to us 🥰) The truth is I’ll never be as needed as I am today, in the way that I am today. Is it exhausting? Hard sometimes?Of course. But Instead of fighting that or trying to speed it up or to figure out what every single request for extra closeness could be stemming from, we’ve truly surrendered to this season of attachment and being highly needed by our babies and its been SO much more enjoyable as a result 🥰 9-9-9 🫶🏻✨ #attachmentparenting #joyfulmamas #postpartum #pregnancy #momof3 #devinefeminine #babygirl concious parenting | mom life | hold them close | gentle parenting | new mama

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Beautiful affirmations to sing over a mother’s calling. The words we use to describe our children and our work raising them are powerful. Choose them wisely.

Emphasis on the TIRED 🥲😅 Tomorrow marks 12 weeks of being a mum of 2 and I think it’s important for me to recognise how far we have all come. From feeling like I was utterly drowning, to just about treading water and even sometimes feeling like I have half an idea of what I’m doing 🙈 I’m just so incredibly proud of us all, here’s to the first 12 weeks🤍💫

Learning to embrace the changes to our bodies during pregnancy and postpartum starts with seeing the beauty of the miracle that was accomplished within and through us.

The most beautiful transformation 💕😍

👶💤 Newborn Sleep Cues 💤👶

Parenting tip alert! Understanding your baby's sleep cues can make those early months a bit smoother. 👀

🌙 Watch for subtle signs like rubbing their eyes, yawning, or getting fussy. These are signs that your little one is ready for a nap or bedtime.

😴 Create a calming bedtime routine to help them wind down - dim lights, soothing lullabies, and a cozy swaddle can work wonders.

🕐 Remember, newborns have tiny tummies, so they wake up often for feedings. Be patient, and you'll get into a sleep rhythm together.

💕 Cherish these precious moments, and remember that sleep will eventually get easier!

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➡️ Reposted from @ammieharris_ ⬅️ "Optimally preparing your body and baby for birth is often overlooked during pregnancy! When baby is positioned in the uterus in an OPTIMAL position, labor progresses much more smoothly! Not to mention, the typical pregnancy aches and pains are much less throughout the pregnancy! Here are 3 things I do daily to help my baby move into that position. I learned ALL of this from @spinningbabies 🤍Forward leaning inversions These are a staple for all pregnant mamas! It is a technique that creates room in the lower uterus. The baby can then move to that space with the natural pull of gravity! This will help them move down into a more ideal position for birth. This stretch will help to untwist any ligaments in the lower uterus and cervix that may be wound up from sudden stops or a twisted, unbalanced posture. I complete 3 of these in a row and hold for 3 deep breathes. Be sure to fully come up out of the pose and allow your body to reset between each inversion! 🤍Deep pelvic squats Squatting opens the pelvis and frees the birthing muscles from the tightening effects of sitting. You can begin this technique by using a block or low stool to balance on and work your way up to the deep unassisted squat. I aim for a 1-2 min squat daily! 🤍Sitting on a folded blanket I try to do this anytime I floor sit and play with my toddlers. This position keeps your hips elevated higher than your knees which is optimal for good posture moving the uterus forward. Sitting this way will also help you to gain strength in your pelvis, hip, and thigh muscles to keep your pelvic floor strong and supported in preparation for birth! Have you tried any of these in your pregnancy!?" #spinningbabies #31weekspregnant #pregnancy

Some baby holds amusingly named and demonstrated by this fun dad. 😂

How to hold a Baby... #parentingtips #babytips #baby #parenting #HowtoDADnz