If your partner has just given birth to your child, it’s likely they’re feeling tired, emotional, and in need of some TLC. There are lots of small things you can do to make them feel loved and supported during this period. Here are 10 meaningful ways to show your partner some love after they’ve given birth.
1. Arrange a massage
A nice, long massage can help your partner relax and feel pampered. If you’re not sure how to give a good massage yourself, consider booking a professional couples’ remedial massage in Carlton, or giving them a remedial massage gift package.
2. Make them breakfast in bed
Start the day off right by bringing them breakfast in bed. You can include their favourite food items and maybe even a bunch of flowers.
3. Take care of the household chores
Help out around the house as much as possible so that your partner can take it easy. Do the laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and anything else that needs to be done.
4. Take the baby for a walk
Once it’s been a few weeks and the little one is ready for a venture out of the house, why not give your partner some much-needed and well-deserved “me time” by taking the baby out for a walk around the block or to the park.
5. Listen to them vent
We all need to unload sometimes, and when this happens all we really need is for someone to listen. Giving birth is a huge ordeal, and it takes a toll on our hormones, sleep levels and overall mood. Your partner might need to vent, and the best thing you can do is let them talk about everything that’s on their mind without judgment or interruption. Sometimes, all they need is someone to listen (and maybe offer a sympathetic ear).
6. Bring them their favourite takeout food for dinner
Dinner might be the last thing on their mind, so why not take care of it for them by ordering their favourite takeout food?
7. Give them a photo album/frame as a gift
Commemorating this special time in your lives with a sweet gift like this will definitely make them feel loved – and now you can fill the frame with a picture of yourselves with the newest addition to your family!
