Your baby will develop sleep pattern changes, as well. She may sleep a lot during the day and then be awake at night. She may want to eat every two hours and then go a stretch of four or five hours. If she is formula fed, she will eat 1 to 4 ounces every two to five hours. Keep your bladder empty.
Headaches Drink plenty of fluids.
Rest must be a priority. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may also help. If you have a headache that gets progressively worse and does not get better with either of these medications, call your care provider. Perineal Pain from Episiotomy, Tears, Swelling, and Hemorrhoids Ice packs applied directly on your perineum will help decrease the swelling. Alternating cold packs with warm baths will also help.