Your Guide to the First 48 Hours After Birth
Hello Momma,
those first two days after your baby arrives? They’re sacred. Quiet. Tender. Almost like the world slows down just for you to settle into this new rhythm with your little one. I always tell my mommas: you don’t need to do a million things, you don’t need perfect meals, or elaborate routines. Just a few thoughtful choices can give your body and your heart the gentle support they crave.
Here’s what I believe makes those first 48 hours feel held, safe, and nourishing. Think of this as my little whisper of guidance!
🤍 Warm, Nourishing Soups
Soup is my absolute favorite first food recommendation. There’s something so grounding about sipping a warm bowl when everything still feels raw and tender. I usually suggest light, blended vegetable soups made with bone broth or gentle stock. Minerals, warmth, and comfort without overwhelming your digestion. Later, you can add grains or proteins but for now, keep it simple, sip slowly, and let your body soak in the nourishment.
Tip from me: Keep a thermos of soup on your bedside table. That way, if you’re too tired to sit up, your body still gets the warmth it needs.
🫖 Gentle, Warming Teas
I skip store-bought tea bags in those first hours—they’re often processed, packed with plastic, and just don’t feel like self-care. Instead, I love creating simple teas with one or two herbs. Fennel with a touch of honey, chamomile, lavender, or plantain leaf. Make a little ritual out of it: warm water, herbs, gentle sips. It’s comforting, it’s nurturing, and sometimes that tiny pause with a cup of tea feels like the biggest gift you can give yourself.
Tip from me: Keep a small jar of dried herbs by the bed. Even a few sips can feel like a mini reset when everything is new and overwhelming.
🧺 Belly Binding
I’m a huge fan of belly binding after birth—but only if it feels right for you. A soft wrap gives a sense of grounding, can ease uterine contractions, and just… helps you feel like your body has a gentle hug. No pressure, no rules—move slowly, listen to your body, and let it support you in a way that feels good.
Tip from me: Wrap loosely at first. You can always tighten gently if your body craves it, but for the first 48 hours, think comfort, not compression.
🌼 Herbal Soaks for Feet, Peri, or Sitz
Skip salts, harsh astringents, and any intense baths for now. Instead, brew chamomile, lavender, or plantain leaf into a tea and soak your feet, your perineum, or create a little sitz. Bonus hack: pour some into ice cube trays and freeze. Pop one in a warm bath or a sitz soak later. It’s soothing, restorative, and somehow makes the first days feel a little more like you’re cocooning.
Tip from me: Even a few minutes with your feet in a warm herbal soak can feel like a mini escape from all the newness around you.
Momma, the first 48 hours after birth aren’t about being perfect. They’re about slowing down, feeling held, and giving yourself the space to breathe. Warm soups, gentle teas, soft belly wraps, and little herbal soaks—they’re small things, but together they create a cocoon that nurtures your body, your emotions, and your soul.
💫 A Little reminder: Keep it simple, cozy, and intentional. These two days are yours. Sip slowly, breathe deeply, and let yourself be cared for—you’ve just done something incredible.
wishing you all the healing!
