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The Strange Taboo
So here’s the thing: a baby comes out of your bits – no surprise there, however, what does come as a surprise to a lot of new mamas is the amount of healing needed down there after birthing. Why is it a surprise? We don’t talk about it! Hence the heading – ‘The Strange Taboo’.
When around half the population are women and there are 60,000 births in New Zealand a year, you would think women would be talking about all the ins and outs (mind the pun) of birthing right? Well actually, in my experience, this is not the case – women talk about having a beautiful or traumatic birthing experience but when it comes to everything thereafter ‘Mum’s the word’.
Why we should be talking about healing and personal care after giving birth
So here are a few home truths you might not know – Tears, small and large, are very common. A massive 85% of women will tear to some degree, with some women needing stitches both inside and outside. When the scar tissue forms – if it’s not looked after – it can become hard and painful at times, make going to the toilet difficult, sex not so pleasurable and cause ongoing issues for years to come. Another common problem is haemorrhoids, which are swollen and inflamed veins around your back end. These are painful, itchy and bleed – not nice!
“I know a lady who didn’t look after her extensive scarring from tears and stitches and, 30 years on, was having some pretty major issues with pain, which really effected her daily life. Amazingly, Soothe Your Bits helped her with some of her issues 30 years postpartum!”
Mamas frankly you deserve to have your bits sorted out and to know that there are products to help you start healing.
Here’s what to do – Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. That way, you maintain a positive outlook but you have a little insurance for when you need it.
So, when you start making up your birthing bag, have a think about healing and get something to help ya’ bits! For more info on what you need for your birthing bag, info on self care after birthing and postpartum care or to buy Soothe Your Bits go to www.sheanurture.com
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