The postpartum period lasts around 6-8 weeks after your babies birth. I’d argue that it lasts a lot longer as it can take a long time for our bodies to recover. For the purposes of this article I am writing about the first 48 hours. Below I share my experience and the things that surprised me about the early days of having my baby.
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When my partner and I first discussed having a baby I imagined things a lot differently for my pregnancy. The movies do not show you the reality at all. I was expecting a little bit of sickness and waddle walking, not everything else that came with it! Even asking my mum what her pregnancy was like couldn’t have prepared me for the reality.
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I’m very lucky to live in Scotland where you receive a baby box a few weeks before your due date. The idea behind this initiative is to ensure that every baby in the country starts off with essential items. You can find out more about the box here: Scotland’s Baby Box
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