Postpartum recovery This is an essential topic as women can feel woefully unprepared for the realities of motherhood. Our main message is that they should be
kind to themselves and prepared to compromise. • Postpartum healing – how to deal with stitches (abdominal and perineal) and sore perineums • Changes to your body and recovery from birth • Sex after birth • When to see a health professional
Typically, the men leave for a drink at some point during this part of the course (for at least 30 minutes) and it’s important to give the group a heads up about this at least one week in advance, and invite them to let you know if they prefer the group doesn’t split. It is also really important to explain our reasoning for splitting the group. Here it is: We like to create a safe female-only space where women can discuss sensitive topics or ask intimate questions - about their body or anything else at all. eg, how to feed if you have inverted nipples, or what to do if you suffer from incontinence. It also gives the partners some important time to socialise and connect It is also crucial to say that we absolutely do not want to exclude men from the topic of postnatal recovery. They should be included in some of the discussion about it, before they head off for the drink, and encouraged to read The Bumplet for further info and come back to you the following week if they have any questions. Things to bear in mind: - There are no rules - any man, woman or non-binary person can go for the drink or stay in the room. Simply having fewer people in the room creates a less intimidating environment and is valuable for opening up conversation. People should feel free to choose whichever space would be most valuable to them - You are welcome to create some time and facilitate a space within the room for the men, or give them topics to discuss when they go for their drink - If you are unsure how to approach this – please feel free to contact Alex directly to talk it through
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