citizensmemorial.com 13 5 ways to prioritize YOUR WELLNESS after giving birth Take a walk. Refresh your body and mood while someone you trust watches the baby. Eat healthy foods. Rebuild your strength with fruits, veggies, whole grains and other healthy choices. Make time for a pospartum checkup. Your doctor will make sure your recovery is going well. 3 2 1 5 4 Nap when your baby naps. You both need lots of rest right now. Ask for help with chores. This isn’t the time to worry about laundry, cooking or cleaning. Sources: March of Dimes; Office on Women’s Health ● Four to six weeks after childbirth: combination birth control pills (“the pill”), patches or vaginal rings. ● Six weeks after childbirth: diaphragm, sponge or cervical cap. Talk with your OB-GYN or health care provider about which birth control method would be best for you based on when you gave birth, your age and your health. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; UpToDate Need a checkup? To schedule an appointment with a provider, call 417-328-6010 or visit citizensmemorial.com. Symptoms of postpartum depression can include: ● Crying more than usual. ● Extreme sadness or anger. ● Not feeling a connection with your baby. ● Worrying about hurting your baby. ● Having guilt or doubts about not being a good mom. If you are having any of these symptoms, talk to your provider to find a treatment that is right for you. As a new mom, it can be hard to focus on yourself and your health. But it is essential to your baby’s health and well-being. Depression can happen to anyone. You can prepare by knowing what to look for and getting help when you need it. What additional resources are there? ● Talk to your OB-GYN or health care provider about your risk factors for postpartum depression and what to watch out for. ● Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (833-TLC-MAMA) for free, 24/7, confidential counselor support. ● If you are thinking about harming yourself or your baby, get help now. Call 988 for emergency help from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Sources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Health Resources and Services Administration; National Institute of Child Health and Development; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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