Baby 7 weeks
Baby 7 weeks
Lie on your tummy
Infants under six months of age should not sleep on their stomachs, but lying on their stomachs for a short while when they are awake is beneficial. This helps babies to strengthen their back and neck muscles so that they will eventually be able to support their small but heavy heads. It is also good for preventing the head, which is still soft, from becoming completely flat at the back or on the side. So it can be good to let your baby lie on their stomach for a while every time they are awake, but stay close by at all times and pick them up when they get tired. Lying on their tummy on a parent's chest and lifting their head for short periods can be just the right amount of exercise to start with, and even when the baby is lying on the floor, their favourite thing is usually to look at their parent's beautiful face.
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A body in recovery
When is the body actually restored after giving birth? Well, it depends a little on what you mean by restored, and what your starting point was. But by now, the swelling in the lower abdomen should have subsided and all organs should have returned to their natural size. However, there is still a long way to go. The body's recovery phase lasts quite a long time, and it takes around 6-12 months after childbirth before all the supporting tissue – i.e. the tissue that supports and holds up our organs and muscles – has regained its support and stability. For example, urinary leakage during exertion (such as lifting) is not unusual at this stage; rather, it is the body's way of signalling that it may not be fully ready for that particular activity. However, it is important to remember that things will continue to improve – eventually, the body will be able to withstand all stresses again. After about a year, you should recognise your body again. If things do not improve, seek help from someone who specialises in the female body, such as a physiotherapist with expertise in gynaecology.
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