Why is rest more than just sleep in the postpartum period? ‘

The postpartum period is an intense period of physical healing, hormonal change and emotional adjustment. New mothers often hear the phrase “ Sleep while the baby is sleeping.” However, that is not always possible.

True postpartum rest goes beyond just sleeping. Rest means creating moments for your body and your mind to slow down, whether that’s napping, practicing deep breath, or taking 10-minute breaks while Charis takes care of your baby.

Rest allows your body to heal from childbirth, adequate sleep is vital for physical recovery and energy levels. Rest gives mental clarity. Taking things one step at a time and one day at a time, drinking plenty of fluids, and having proper nutrition help you maintain a healthy mental state.

Getting rest helps balance your hormones, supports your mood, allows your brain to rest and regulate, and enables you to be more present and not always on the go. Energy requires replenishment. Just like our phone batteries, which run low and require recharging, the human being also needs to recharge by resting. Rest does that for you.

Without rest, exhaustion enters,, which then brings you to hormone imbalance, makes you irritable, overwhelmed, and sad, and that feeling of sadness can overtake you. Rest is not selfish, it is part of a recovery plan.

In order for the mother to get rest, Charis Postpartum helps you prioritize sleep, delegate tasks, create a relaxing environment, practice relaxation techniques and take time for yourself, and let Charis take care of your baby and do lighthouse work for you, so you may rest, recover, and balance your hormones.