Help your wife postpartum

1. Support Through Breastfeeding

Example: Breastfeeding is both a beautiful and demanding experience for her. During nighttime feedings, get up with your wife. While she feeds the baby, you can change the diaper afterward. This shows your support and shares the burden of nighttime care.

2. Encourage and Uplift

Example: When she’s feeling down about her postpartum body, remind her of a time she overcame a challenge or reached a significant goal. For instance, “Remember how strong you were when you ran that marathon? You’ve shown that same strength bringing our child into the world.”

3. Share the Responsibility

Example: Your wife carried your baby for nine months. Now, take every opportunity to carry the baby yourself take them for a walk or just hold them while doing chores. This gives your wife a break and allows you to bond with your baby.

4. Be Her Anchor

Example: Understand that hormones can be overwhelming before and after birth. She might not always seem like herself and may say things she doesn’t truly mean. If she’s having a tough day and lashes out, instead of reacting negatively, calmly say, “I understand you’re going through a lot right now. I’m here for you, and we’ll get through this together.” This reassurance can help her feel supported and understood.

5. Small Acts of Kindness

Example: Each morning, prepare a cup of decaf coffee for her. Even if she doesn’t get to drink it every day, the act itself shows that you’re thinking of her and starts the day feeling cared for.