Having a baby is the greatest happiness on earth for most women. But a mother knows many things only after the birth - and sometimes that's a good thing. We collected 10 things most women do not know until after birth.
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1. Bonding in your family has never been so strong. With the new family member you will be welded together like never before. Pure family happiness!
2. Stretch marks can not be avoided - no matter how much you cream. Whether stretch marks arise depends on the connective tissue. Surely you can support them with creams and oils. Unfortunately, stretch marks can not be prevented if you have the predisposition.
3. I feel so high - in fact very similar to taking drugs . Blame are the hormones. During and after birth, the body releases endorphins. Similarly, the body produces more progesterone during pregnancy. By the hormone you are well balanced. All these hormones are no longer produced after birth. That means: the mood drops. Many mothers feel that and feel depressed. Do not suffer silently! Talk to your doctor, who can help you.
4. Lack of sleep is your constant companion: you will sleep little. And really little. But the little Wonneproppe compensates fortunately again.
5. Your feet do not get smaller again. What many women do not know: By water retention, the shoes can become a shoe size bigger. And that unfortunately remains that way. Positive: shoes shopping without end!
6. You are as proud as never before: You've made it! Pain and fear are over. So much mother pride can be felt only after birth.
7. Everyone is paying attention to you and the baby: Everyone wants to visit you, everyone wants to see the baby. Gifts, congratulations and lots of love await you. But that can be quite exhausting. Before you and the child are stressed, make appointments and explain that it is getting too much for you.
8. Finally, your own wardrobe: If you could only put on a limited amount of clothing for months, you will make leaps in the air when you can finally wear the normal clothes again. For some women, it may take a while for the arch to disappear, but then you really appreciate your favorite pieces.
9. Infant at home? That means pure neglect . No time to take a shower? This is so many freshly baked mums. But the good thing is: No one bothers you when your hair is disheveled and the mascara is not sitting. After all, you have just accomplished the greatest miracle in the world. Who cares if you are freshly showered or not.
10. It's only after birth that you appreciate how great sex can be when there's no big ball in the way. But be careful: No matter what fairy tales exist. Even during lactation, you can get pregnant. So think about contraception.
