In many cultures, the first weeks after birth are a special period, a time where the family comes together to support the mother with her newborn, makes sure that she is taken care of and eats the right food that will help her recovery. My second pregnancy made me reflect on what I could do to make this postpartum period the easiest possible for myself.

No matter how long, complicated or easy the labour, giving birth is strenuous on your body! And it doesn’t end there, with the arrival of a new tiny human. Your body has been running marathons for months, survived the final leg… and now, it has to keep this little person alive. Read how journaling has helped me through this period.