Your baby is finally here! you should take time for some self-care between diaper changes, feedings and snuggles. Here are some tips to aid in your postpartum recovery, ease postpartum anxiety and help you get back to you!
Post-Labor & Delivery Survival
Let's start with the "not so good" part. Probably you will be wearing an adult diaper and it won’t be the best part of your postpartum journey, for sure. But we promise you’ll survive and shine!
You can never have too many nursing pads and bras! Our Yamuna Bamboo Breastfeeding Bra is a great choice for postpartum support!
Stool softeners, maxi pads and heating pads are great helpers to lessen the postpartum sting. Washing yourself in the sitting position is also helpful for your postpartum healing.
If you are breastfeeding, nipple shields and cream are must-haves.
A great pair of postpartum undies and/or a Yamuna Latex Waist Trainer is what you need! The abdominal compression will make you feel great and also gives you a big core and back support. Check out our products in the maternity collection from Yamuna for more options!
Postpartum Help
Every pregnancy is different. Every baby is different. It doesn't matter whether it’s your first time or 5th time. You'll need support anyways. Physical and emotional support after birth is important for you. It also can reduce your postpartum anxiety. Don’t hesitate to ask for help!
Motivate Yourself
Start by saying “Yes!” to help, to support and to giving yourself the time you need to heal. And of course, a “you’ve got this” mindset will help get you through some of the more difficult postpartum moments and sleepless nights! If you still don’t feel right, please get professional help!
Be patient with yourself
It took your body nine months to make a little human, that’s why your recovery will take some time. If you're worried about your diet and fitness during your pregnancy, don’t push yourself! Set realistic goals and be patient.
Nourish your postpartum body
Your nutrition is important to recovery. You’ll need to maintain a healthy diet in order to have energy for yourself and your newborn. 70% of your recovery is what you eat, so take care of yourself and take your vitamins.
Power Naps
Take daily 20 minute naps, while your baby is sleeping. This habit takes your tiredness away and keeps you awake for longer periods of time.
Pamper Yourself
Pamper yourself to show yourself some love. Get your hair done, indulge yourself with manicure/pedicure, skincare, body care and makeup.
Get Moving
Standing up is key! Go out, take a walk with baby and get a little fresh air every day. Don’t worry about taking these long walks, do what you want and enjoy the moment!
It's time for LBDs (Little Black Dress), power suits and low-cut jeans to step aside, because there's a new staple in your closet: "biker shorts." They are the Swiss Army Knife for your closet: fashionable, comfortable and suitable for everyday wear. Whether you're going shopping, on a coffee date, or to a spinning class. Here are 6 combo tips so you can wear biker shorts everyday. ON THE GO Pair your ultra-comfy high-waisted biker shorts with an oversized graphic tee, socks, sneakers and a fanny pack. It's a perfect 90's look for on the go. If you want to ditch the fanny pack, you can prefer cargo bikers with sleek pockets.
Yamuna Corset has many options that can shape your body. As the Yamuna family, we love shapers as you can see. Let's explain why we love shapewear so much: Comfort Factor: Feeling good in your skin, your clothes, and yourself is the best feeling. A suitable shaper contributes to your mood. It shapes your body and supports you pleasantly and functionally, whenever and wherever you want. Just wear what you want and feel good!
As you know, exercise gives you happiness. Do you know why this happens? Here is the reason: Sweating boosts endorphins which make you feel energic, happy and strong. You can sweat up to 10 times more by using Yamuna Sweat Sauna products! Imagine being 10 times happier than you would be!
Cellulite is an issue. It is a combination of several factors, which you can read about in the following blog post. Cellulite is a connective tissue weakness basically and usually appears on the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, but also on the arms in the form of small visible “dimples” on the skin surface. Colloquially, cellulite is also called "orange peel skin". This is because the unsightly dimples resemble the surface of orange skin.
Waist trainers are high-compression shaping corsets that became popular, especially among celebrities. It works by apply pressure on your midsection to reduce the waist size and helps you achieve an hourglass figure. They usually shape your waist permanently, so you may retain your hourglass shape for a long time. However, if you think that you will get results in a short time, you are wrong. You should wear your waist trainer regularly and wait patiently until you see the results. We listed the tips for safe and effective waist training before you start waist training.
Do you wa nt to improve your workout results?! Here are few tips to g et more out of exercising activities : WARM-UP & STRETCH Remind your body that you’re about to start a workout . Y ou should start with a few basic exercises to activate your body before starting any physical activity to avoid injuries. Don’t forget to s tretch your muscles to help them relax after you finish your exercise.
Four Summer Activities That You Can H ave Fun While Working Out We know that motivating yourself is too hard when the heat wave hits you, b ut who says working out should be boring ? Summer is all about having fun in the sunny weather, isn’t it ? Summer activities can turn your " sunbathing ", " daily dose of Vitamin D" or “funny times at t he beach” into a full-body workout. Luckily, there are endless summer activities that you can have fun and work out at the same time. Plus, these activities won't restrict your usual workout routine.
Pregnancy is one of the strongest changes you can experience. The journey during your pregnancy and postpartum is a long and challenging one, but it’s so worth it in the end! We’d like to tell you which changes you probably will experience. First Trimester The first trimester begins on the first day of a woman’s last menstrual cycle and lasts until the 13 th week . M issed period, weight loss, and sensitiv e stomach are common symptoms of a probable pregnancy . If you got pregnant, you will feel different from these slight changes, even though there is no physical change. D ue to changing hormones, you feel discomfort .
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