Once you’re at home, forget about your ‘normal’ routine and vow to make the very most of this very special time. To give yourself a chance to recover from the birth and really bond with your baby, make her your number one priority – let your partner take care of the house, the cooking, the shopping, the pets and the thank-you letters.
And don’t expect your body to return to pre-pregnancy shape immediately. It will take some time for your bump to disappear, and, if you’ve gained a lot of weight during pregnancy, don’t worry. You need all the energy you can get hold of at the moment, to cope with looking after your new baby!