The first postpartum days: gentle self-care

After birth, all the attention turns to baby. Yet your body has just done something immense and deserves care too.

Rest whenever you can

Sleep when baby sleeps, accept help from loved ones and set aside tasks that can wait. Rest is part of recovery.

Gentle hygiene

A peri bottle filled with lukewarm water after each trip to the bathroom helps keep the area clean without rubbing. Pat gently to dry.

Cold to soothe

Cooling pads and cold packs bring a feeling of relief in the first days. A lukewarm sitz bath is also a comforting moment many moms appreciate.

Clothing designed for you

Comfortable postpartum underwear and absorbent pads help you feel secure, at home or on the go.

Find all these essentials in our Postpartum care collection.

This advice does not replace the opinion of a health professional. If you have unusual pain, fever or heavy bleeding, contact your doctor or midwife.