Postpartum: how to recover energy and well-being

The period following birth, also called the puerperium or “fourth trimester”, is a time of great changes, in which body and emotions are reorganized. Regardless of the type of delivery, it is essential to pay attention to physical recovery and to listening to oneself, with the support of professionals. At discharge, some ASST propose a home visit performed by a midwife to meet the mother's needs with respect to the first neonatal care, breastfeeding and information regarding the mother's well-being. In the office and in some dedicated clinics In the fourth trimester you will be able to find a multidisciplinary team able to support you in this delicate moment of your life. During the meetings it is possible to receive support on: - breastfeeding: positions, attachment, management of any pain or difficulty; - care of the pelvic floor and in particular of the perineum: hygiene, rehabilitation exercises if necessary, management of stitches or discomfort; - C-section scar: care, mobilization, control of healing; - recovery of physiological and sexual functions, while respecting the time of your body.- psychological support where necessary.