Do's and Don'ts During Postpartum

Postpartum massage is generally safe and may also help mothers get back into shape. However I saw from the link that there is a mention of back pain. If so, it would be good to seek advice from a medical practitioner instead. Postpartum massage normally focuses on the womb area.

Pumping different amounts from both breast is common and normal. Usually the breast that pumps out lesser milk is referred as the 'lazy boob'. What you should be concern with is if your breast is cleared after pumping.

Generally, binders can we worn after birth as they may also provide support for your incision.

After giving birth, there is generally no restrictions with food. However as your diet for the last 9 months had changed, you may want to slowly ease back to your normal diet.

Sorry that you are in this situation. Stress and strains may impact your breastfeeding journey by causing a decrease in your yield. You may want to consider getting help from a marriage counsellor or speak to your friends/family about it. I hope things will turn out well for your marriage.

Confinement meals are normally the same for both types of delivery. However some mothers may avoid or minimise the consumption of seafood as it may cause an allergy reaction; itch, at the wound area.

For natural birth, there is generally nothing to avoid. however it is good to start with low-impact exercises and go slow with yourself. Unless c-sect, you may need to avoid strenuous exercise involving your core to avoid stressing your incision. It would be good to check in with your doctor at about 6-8 weeks postpartum for a greenlight to go ahead with core exercises.

You may want to go easy at the start and slowly get back into your routine. Your stamina level may not be as good as before birth, so just allow yourself a bit more time to get back to before. However if you did a c-sect, you would need to take note of the type of exercises to avoid causing over stressing the incision area.