Postpartum Care 101: What every new mom needs to know | Dr. Anjali Kumar | Maitri

New moms often get a lot of advice from everyone around them- from well-meaning family to experienced moms. But sometimes, even seasoned moms unknowingly pass on outdated myths. It’s time we talk about the real postpartum experience-backed by medical facts, not just nuskhas. From why you're asked to stay indoors for 40 days, to postpartum hair loss, tummy belts, period confusion, and breastfeeding worries, we’re answering it all. In this video, Dr. Anjali Kumar along with Tina, a new mom herself, busts popular postpartum myths and answers all the raw, real, and relatable questions that every mom has had at some point. Some questions we cover in this episode: Why do people say you can’t leave the house for 40 days after delivery? Is it really necessary to cover your head post-delivery? I delivered 6 months ago, why do I still look pregnant? Does the postpartum belt actually help reduce tummy fat? What should a new mom eat after delivery? Can breastfeeding work as contraception? Is it okay to give formula milk? When will my periods return after childbirth? When is it safe to be intimate again? Chapters- 0:00-1:33- Introduction 1:34- 2:40 Should new moms not leave their home for 40 days post-delivery? 2:40- 3:28 Should new moms cover their head post-delivery? 3:30- 4:20 When should you start exercising postpartum? 4:25- 5:40 Why do I still look pregnant after 6 months post-delivery? 5:42- 6:54 Is a postpartum belt helpful? 6:55- 7:33 What is a good diet post-delivery? 7:33 8:26 Will rajma and chole make me gassy? 8:27- 9:04 When will I get my period postpartum 9:04- 9:56 Is breastfeeding a natural contraceptive? 9:57- 10:42 Is giving formula milk okay? 10:43- 11:25 Which is the best breast pump? 11:26- 12:14 Does having a C-Section mean the mom is weak? 12:15- 13:27 Is a vaginal delivery baby healthier than a C-section baby? 13:33- 14:55 Is eating dates and ghee helpful in a vaginal delivery? 14:59-15:50 Can I deliver vaginally after having a C-section earlier? 15:53- 16:40 Is it normal to not desire intimacy after delivery? 16:40- 17:28 When can we get intimate after delivery? 17:29:18:48 Why am I experiencing so much hair fall post-delivery 💗 Whether you're a new mom or an expecting one, this video is your safe space to understand postpartum- your body, mind, and everything in between. Our new Hindi YouTube Channel- Maitri Hindi https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCTp-Uy... 🔗 Find us here too: →Maitri Instagram:   / maitriwoman   → Dr. Kumar’s personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meet.dranja... →Facebook:   / maitriwoman   📩 Business Enquiries ONLY: [email protected] 👩‍⚕️ For Consultations: 9810781931, 8800243131 My daughter: Sejal Kumar:    / sejalkumar7   🎥 Shot and edited by Arista Motion Pictures -   / studio.arista