April 2021 Birth Club


Hello mommy's out there I really wanted to know how u manage work like cooking laundy cleaning ect... After birth?? How many days do I need rest n recover ??

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  • The biggest tip I could give is don't worry about it! Try to do what you're able to now. Keep the laundry low if you can, do a bit of batch cooking, do the "big" jobs (cleaning thr oven etc.) then when baby comes, you do what you can. Do you live with partner? If so, make sure they understand that you won't be busting your balls to keep the house in tip top shape and they need to help or accept. Baby, any other children and your own health (including mental health) are what you will need to focus on. If you are with a partner, you'll need to support each other. F the washing xxx
  • Yes, laundry is the biggest pain and will mount up with a new baby. Luckily the weather will get better so it's easier to do a small load a day and chuck outside. If you have a lightweight upright vacuum for when you're a bit more mobile, it will help as a run around. Batch cook beforehand and freeze some meals that you think will help you in those first few days and try not to stress as time goes so quickly!
  • Personally I’ve been able to do all my usual housework the day after coming home so day 2 usually after birth. Xx
  • carla2292 said:
    Personally I’ve been able to do all my usual housework the day after c…
    Yea same. I found it easier to get on with it so I’m used to it and it doesn’t seem so daunting if I’ve left it so long. I think it depends how your birth is tho there’s no point doing too much if your in pain as it will make it worse and then your be out of action for longer just do it when you feel ready
  • I was out at Tesco, B&Q and Mothercare the day after we got discharged from hospital. So it just depends on your birth how long you need to rest/recover tbh
  • Depends on the birth. If you have a csection it can take weeks, straight forward natural you can be back to normal quite quickly, those with intervention/tears again takes a little longer. As others have said try to get partner to understand and help if you are still with them. I’m lucky as my husband loves to cook so I was sorted food wise, cleaning I left so only had to worry about the laundry and after a section that’s all I could really manage
  • FTM so I don't know, but I think if I can physically do it then I will do it (obvious husband will do his usual but too). If I let things mount up too much it will stress me out, I tend to do little and often so will try and stick with that. I'm going to do some batch cooking and get some easy meals in too (pasta'n'sauce, soup, that sort of thing) as well as some of those microwavable veg bags so there's no excuse for not having something nutritious for dinner!
  • It's not really a question anyone can give you an absolute answer on as everyone's birth & recovery experience is different and personal to them. Don't pressure yourself, listen to your body & do what you're able to when you're able to.
  • Thaleiray said:
    Absolutely agree , if your birth is tough and you have stitches or section ect take it easier but small and regular cleaning is easier to tackle than leaving things to mount up 😫 I have three children already so the chance of rest is minimal even though my partner is incredible and does so much around the house anyway. X
  • Everyone is different, but what I will say is the more you do afterwards in those first few days the more you will bleed! I definitely will be taking it more easy this time around. Although I'm thinking it'll be easier in a way this time with lockdown rules and no visitors!