I love wearing Indian ethnic wear on special occasions or festivals. A Saree is one of my favourite ethnic attire to wear during Puja or family get-togethers. Again in sarees, I have a soft corner for handloom sarees. The beauty and feel of these handwoven slow crafted sarees are truly mesmerizing. It was Durga Puja time and Diwali is also approaching in few days, hence I thought to buy a beautiful handloom saree to celebrate all these festivals with extra joy. Huts and Looms Tissue Silk Saree In case you are wondering what a handloom saree is, then let me tell you in brief. Handlooms are basically handwoven fabrics made on a weaving machine called a loom. Hence, the name comes from HandLoom. It is a slow-crafted process, as it needs the utmost patience, creativity, and physical strength to create a masterpiece. Handloom sarees are generally priced because of this reason. I feel every woman looks graceful, powerful and amazing in a saree. Handloom sarees are representing our cultur
After 9 months of waiting when finally the day come , every pregnant woman wants a natural vaginal delivery but sometimes when situation become worse a cesarean delivery happens . Both the ways are good but the recovery with a vaginal delivery is very fast than the c-section one. This is the truth everyone knows. But what life faces after a vaginal birth !! Let's discuss ..
The most common symptom a woman experience after delivery is a bloody discharge called 'Lochia' which looks like menstrual period but actually not and lasts for at least 8 weeks after given birth. Women also feel little cramping kind sensation which is again very natural as the uterus is trying to get back its shape again.
There are also other symptoms like uterine pain, breast feeding issues, breast swelling , body swelling ( due to excessive blood loss during delivery) ,etc. These symptoms vary from person to person. When the delivery is normal , the staying hour in the hospital is also less. Hospitals do keep vaginal delivery patients for 24 hours maximum in the hospital unless any emergency happen. In between it is necessary to consult the gynecologist and pediatrician for any kind of help to avoid any further problem. It is always good to clear all doubts beforehand. Normally lactation issue happens after delivery which you need to clear with the lactation doctor in the hospital only.
In hospital doctors usually check the bowl movement of the patient before leaving . Feeding the new born is also a challenge . To get a good flow of milk you need to have good nutritious diet & sufficient rest and more over being happy is equally important . I will do a dedicated post on breast feeding , the issues and how to overcome that in a separate post.
Being physically active after a month or so is necessary to get back in shape. Yoga , easy leg and hand exercises helps in that case. Postpartum depression is very common as everything around you will change and to overcome that you need to do meditation to keep your mind and body calm . Trust me , a 15min. meditation actually works to give you that mental peace . Feeling tired and emotionally weak during the first month is quite normal. Eventually you will feel better with time . Moreover staying happy and taking rest is the key to overcome those emotional postpartum days .
Hope you liked this pregnancy / maternity series .. Will share more pregnancy and post-delivery posts here based out my own experience. Stay tuned..
Xoxo..
The most common symptom a woman experience after delivery is a bloody discharge called 'Lochia' which looks like menstrual period but actually not and lasts for at least 8 weeks after given birth. Women also feel little cramping kind sensation which is again very natural as the uterus is trying to get back its shape again.
There are also other symptoms like uterine pain, breast feeding issues, breast swelling , body swelling ( due to excessive blood loss during delivery) ,etc. These symptoms vary from person to person. When the delivery is normal , the staying hour in the hospital is also less. Hospitals do keep vaginal delivery patients for 24 hours maximum in the hospital unless any emergency happen. In between it is necessary to consult the gynecologist and pediatrician for any kind of help to avoid any further problem. It is always good to clear all doubts beforehand. Normally lactation issue happens after delivery which you need to clear with the lactation doctor in the hospital only.
In hospital doctors usually check the bowl movement of the patient before leaving . Feeding the new born is also a challenge . To get a good flow of milk you need to have good nutritious diet & sufficient rest and more over being happy is equally important . I will do a dedicated post on breast feeding , the issues and how to overcome that in a separate post.
Being physically active after a month or so is necessary to get back in shape. Yoga , easy leg and hand exercises helps in that case. Postpartum depression is very common as everything around you will change and to overcome that you need to do meditation to keep your mind and body calm . Trust me , a 15min. meditation actually works to give you that mental peace . Feeling tired and emotionally weak during the first month is quite normal. Eventually you will feel better with time . Moreover staying happy and taking rest is the key to overcome those emotional postpartum days .
Hope you liked this pregnancy / maternity series .. Will share more pregnancy and post-delivery posts here based out my own experience. Stay tuned..
Xoxo..
I didn't know there were issues associated with vaginal delivery too... Indeed an informative post! Keep posting on more such topics! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations dear,mine was c- section and wish for normal delivery but what can be done. Lot of care has to be taken while both delivery process
ReplyDeleteOut body behaves so different just after a delivery, whether C-sec or vaginal. A healthy and nutritious diet and some help is what a new mom needs to get back in shape and mood. Looking forward to read more of your content in this series.
ReplyDeleteHey this is very insightful. Natural or C section, after birth the life of the woman completely changes
ReplyDeleteGiving birth to a new life itself a blessed task. Both the ways vaginal and c section have its own complications. Time to take care of the baby and sometimes ignored newly mother too.
ReplyDeleteMotherhood is bliss and natural delivery is one thing every woman wants. Normal or caesarian, all women want is a healthy baby.
ReplyDeleteGiving birth is am experience.Vaginal delivery and C s both have their benefits and risks
ReplyDeletePost delivery yes!! It's important to get back with yoga and some exercise..you have beautifully covered this !!
ReplyDeleteI had an emergency c-section after a long labour, and the recovery from the operation really took a long time.
ReplyDeleteNoor Anand Chawla
You bought so much memories back,pre delivery or Post delivery is such a beautiful phase
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! I was always curious about postpartum issues! :)
ReplyDeleteA very important topic covered by you. I loved the words you chose to write this one and keep it simple and relateable to all.
ReplyDeleteUtpal Khot
I had vaginal birthday for both my kids and know how tough it can be initially. It is much easier than C section though. Post-partum care is crucial.
ReplyDeleteRest and healthy food is so important during this time , also emotional support from close family members is a good support to new mom. Your little one is too cute 🙂
ReplyDeleteI had a C section but somehow I was very scared of vaginal birth...the whole thought of labour pain and vaginal birth seemed scary to me..
ReplyDeleteYour post reminded me if my pregnancy and delivery days. I had both vaginal deliveries and most of the things were same as you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS POST. LEGIT. Not many speak about the post delivery issues women goes thru. I have read abt the dos and donts for csec but not vaginal birthing. This is worth sharing. Will post on my WhatsApp
ReplyDeleteYour pregnancy and maternity posts are very informative. Full of things we should know. Thanks
ReplyDeleteA good article for moms-to-be. Will share it with one of my pregnant friend.
ReplyDeleteVaginal delivery can have its share of ups and downs just like Cs.This post will help many moms too
ReplyDeleteThis is an informative post for pregnant women. Will share it with my friend.
ReplyDeleteI have had vaginal birth with suction help, and yes the life changes post child is born. Be it any ways, childbirth is a blessing in itself. I like this series.
ReplyDeleteBoth my deliveries where c-section so I never got the chance to witness the life after the normal birth. Liked your post a lot.
ReplyDeleteBody takes it's own time to heal, be it vaginal birth or c-sec. Mine was later and had faced my body issues.
ReplyDeleteluckily I had an normal delivery and also did not had to suffer from this 8 week of lochia and and hence I recovered very fast but yes it is it very difficult situation where you have so many problems together after delivering Normally also
ReplyDeleteSuch a helpful post for new mommies. I too had vaginal delivery and the pain under there was too much.
ReplyDeleteThis post is very helpful and thanks for sharing. My sister also done yoga to get back to normal weight after delivery
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experience. I look forward to your blog on breastfeeding.
ReplyDeletePostpartum depression is so common yet in most families, it isn't handled properly! This is an insightful post! Waiting for more posts from your side! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat that you shared all the details one would look for otherwise ! I still remember how anxious I was during my pregnancy with so many unanswered questions!
ReplyDeleteI am far away from the age of welcoming a new one in my life however, you mentioned a lot of things that being a girl I wasn't aware of. Thank you for the informative post.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely article you've shared with us, I'm sure your experience would motivate lots of expecting mothers. Wishing health to your baby :')
ReplyDeleteI salute to the women for what they go through to give birth to a new life. Hats off to you guys!
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