| Put your feet up as much as possible! Let go of the expectations that you need to welcome a constant stream of visitors. Self-massage. Create space for you to care for yourself by carving out a few minutes each day for self-massage and choose an oil with soothing properties and a comforting scent. Pay particular attention to any areas that may have experienced trauma such as the perineum and the abdominal area Ask for help. The fourth trimester can feel incredibly vulnerable as a new mama. Naturally, people will offer to help and it’s tempting to try and do everything yourself. Remember, you too deserve to be honoured, held, and nourished as you heal and transition to being a parent. Seek support. After-birth compression clothing and shapewear can help expedite the recovery process whilst providing much-needed support and alleviating pressure while your body heals from either a vaginal or c-section birth. Soak it up. A warm (not hot) bath with postpartum bath salts can help ease cramps and muscular aches and pains associated with pregnancy and childbirth | 
