w The 3 Most Important Things in the First 30 Days After Birth: Emotions, Sleep & Pelvic Floor

The first 30 days after childbirth are often called the “golden recovery period.” Your emotional balance, physical healing, hormone regulation, and bonding with your newborn all begin within this crucial month.

Many mothers focus on supplements or traditional confinement food, but the factors that most affect long-term health are these three essential yet often overlooked areas:

---

+P 1 Emotional Stability — The Most Underrated Foundation

Postpartum hormones shift rapidly, and studies show that 10%–20% of new mothers experience postpartum blues or anxiety.

Without proper support, this may lead to:

• Persistent sadness or anxiety
• Crying easily or feeling overwhelmed
• Difficulty sleeping
• Feeling disconnected from the baby
• Self-doubt or guilt

Emotional stability is the foundation of postpartum recovery.

How to support postpartum emotions:

• Get at least 2–3 hours of uninterrupted sleep daily
• Avoid taking full responsibility for night care
• Reduce stress from unnecessary expectations
• Seek professional help if emotional struggles last over 2 weeks

HiParents Reminder: This is not your fault — mothers need support, not pressure.

---

+P 2 Sleep Quality — The True Determinant of Recovery

Postpartum sleep deprivation affects more than energy levels. Poor sleep can slow down:

• Uterine recovery
• Wound healing
• Hormonal balance
• Emotional stability

Common struggles include:

• Frequent night wakings
• Irregular feeding patterns
• Being the only one handling night care
• Sleep broken into short segments

How to improve sleep:

• Share night duties between two adults if possible
• Take short daytime naps to recover
• Build a simple bedtime routine (bath → feed → sleep)
• Seek family or professional support for night care

Postpartum recovery is not about willpower — it’s about real rest.

---

+P 3 Pelvic Floor Recovery — The “Hidden Key” to Long-Term Wellness

Pregnancy and childbirth place immense pressure on the pelvic floor. Studies indicate that 25%–35% of postpartum women develop pelvic floor dysfunction.

If not addressed early, this may lead to:

• Mild urine leakage
• Pelvic heaviness
• Discomfort during intimacy
• Slower abdominal recovery

How to support pelvic floor healing:

• Start light Kegel exercises 1–2 weeks postpartum
• Avoid heavy lifting or prolonged standing
• Seek professional assessment if discomfort appears
• For natural birth, ensure wounds are fully healed before exercising

Pelvic floor issues are medical conditions that can be treated and improved — not something to feel embarrassed about.

---

Why These 3 Things Matter More Than “Tonic Soups”

• Emotions influence mental health and bonding.
• Sleep affects physical healing and hormone stability.
• Pelvic floor health affects long-term comfort and confidence.

Supplements can wait — recovery cannot.

---

w Want to Learn More About Postpartum Recovery?

Explore more here (English):

NewParents provides:

• Postpartum emotional care
• Sleep & feeding guidance
• Pelvic floor & physical recovery
• Newborn feeding & soothing tips
• Confinement & caregiving options

An essential reference for new parents.

---

 A Final Note from HiParents

Every mother recovers at her own pace — and you are not alone.

Your emotions deserve attention. Your body deserves understanding. You deserve to be cared for gently.

HiParents will continue supporting you through every stage of parenting: pregnancy → confinement → newborn → early childhood.