If you can't sleep after giving birth, try this method

Many new mothers will encounter many troubles after giving birth, some of which are related to the baby and some to themselves. Of course, if the baby is well taken care of then the mother will suffer less. Many new mothers will suffer from some insomnia symptoms, either mild or severe, after giving birth. During this period, mothers must ensure both nutrition and sleep. What if the mother can’t sleep?

Get out of the misunderstanding of postpartum insomnia:

Cultivate your baby's work and rest schedule and adjust your own life

After having a baby, a new mother's life focuses entirely on the baby. Everything is based on the baby, thus neglecting her own normal life. Disordered work and rest is the main cause of insomnia. It is recommended that new mothers observe the baby's work and rest patterns, and then adjust his work and rest time, such as how often to feed, how often to change diapers, etc. With a fixed schedule, new mothers can arrange their own affairs whenever they have time. Housework, study, work, leisure, and sleep will all be on the right track and become regular.

Don’t force yourself to sleep:

In order to have enough energy to take care of the baby the next day, mothers always tell themselves to hurry up and go to bed. However, the more they want to sleep, the more they can't fall asleep. The more they can't fall asleep, the more irritable they become. In the end, they can't fall asleep until dawn. It is recommended that mothers do not put too much psychological pressure on themselves before going to bed. It is best to read a book or listen to music before going to bed to relax so that they can fall asleep easily.

The nap time should not be too long:

If you don't sleep well at night, you will want to make up for it during the day. Many mothers will stay with their babies after they fall asleep. Proper rest is necessary, but not too long. Babies generally sleep for about 15 hours, while adults only sleep for 8 hours. If you sleep too much during the day, you will not be able to sleep at night. If you can't sleep at night, you will be lack of energy during the day. This vicious cycle will turn into habitual insomnia, and you will not be able to sleep at night in the future.

Don’t forget yourself while nurturing your baby:

In order to make the baby grow up smart and healthy, new mothers start prenatal education during pregnancy, and start early education as soon as the baby is born. After a busy day, the brain is in an excited state for a long time, and it is difficult to fall asleep at night. It is recommended that new mothers should not neglect their own healthy life while paying attention to nurturing the baby. Go out for a walk after feeding the baby in the morning, read a book and listen to music while the baby takes a nap at noon, take a hot bath after coaxing the baby to sleep at night, or light some aromatherapy to relax. Relaxing yourself after being busy for the baby can allow new mothers to have a good sleep.

Don’t take medicine lightly:

Postpartum insomnia is a very common phenomenon. New mothers should not be too nervous to avoid mental harm. Generally, the symptoms of insomnia will slowly adjust with a regular life. Do not use medication casually, but if your insomnia is very serious and even affects your nerves and physical health, you must seek timely treatment.