Most of what you'll find on postpartum health, is about the health of the baby and the physical health of the mother.
  The major problem with this, as any mother will tell you, it's not just about our physical recovery.
 The emotional health of the mother is equally as important, and rarely considered past the immediate postpartum period (if then).
  Postpartum health and wellness begins 1 hour after delivery and can continue for the entire first year after delivery.
 The reason it lasts for about 12 months is because postpartum depression can be diagnosed anytime up to 1 year after delivery.
 So that means that how you recover holistically (physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, socially, and financially), will determine if you are more or less likely to experience any postpartum health challenges.
Why Do Some Women Develop Postpartum Depression and Others Don't? During postpartum, you must cope with new expectations of yourself, dramatic emotional and physical changes, body changes, and new expectations from others, all while adjusting to your new maternal role.
 A study in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship explained that in addition to these adjustments, a woman may also experience dynamic changes in her relationships, a deeper need for social support, new responsibilities, more social constraints (no longer able to come and go like before), and economic demands.
 These profound changes can lead to postpartum stress, depression, and anxiety.
            3 Things You Can Do To Boost Your Postpartum Health & Wellness Got for Extreme Self-care This is the secret ingredient for all great health.
 Moms are typically terrible with self-care.
 We're so busy taking care of everyone else and we completely ignore ourselves and our needs.
 Every mom needs quiet time (me time is what I like to call it).
If you don't have 30 minutes or a few hours, start small.
 Set aside 5 to 10 minutes every day just for you.
 Make sure you clear all distractions, put the kids down for a nap and sit in silence for a few minutes.
 Close your eyes and re-connect.
 You'll be surprised at how good you feel in just a few minutes with this quick pick me up.
Eat For The One You are the one you've been waiting for! If you don't start taking care of yourself who will? Start with what you're eating.
 Eliminate energy draining foods-cookies, cakes, donuts, pizza, and fast food.
 Stop all chronic comfort eating.
Substitute soda and other sugary drinks with 100% fresh juices.
 Drink more water, feel more full.
Add apples, blackberries and brown rice to your diet.
 Apples remove toxins from your body (similar to a good massage but less fun) reduces your cholesterol and relieves constipation.
 Blackberries give your energy levels a huge boost and they're great in smoothies.
 Did you know that brown rice relieves the symptoms of depression? It's calming to the nervous system and also keeps you feeling full.
Have A Sexy Smoothie Every Morning The last and probably most exciting tip is to have a Sexy Smoothie every morning.
 Strawberries and bananas are the perfect base for a delicious homemade smoothie.
 Strawberries will give you more than energy, they will also give your libido a boost as well.
 Bananas are great because they help you sleep better.
 It also removes toxins from your body and lowers cholesterol.
  Smoothies can also become great drinks you can share with your kids.
  If they're old enough, have them help.
Take control of your postpartum health with little baby steps like the ones suggested above.
  Do something everyday for you and you'll feel better and have more energy to care for yourself, then everyone else.