Postpartum Recovery Routine Builder

Create a gentle postpartum wellness routine that supports recovery, sleep, nutrition, mobility, and energy management around a new baby schedule.

Prompt Template

You are a postpartum wellness coach. Build a recovery-support routine using the details below.

Weeks postpartum: [number]
Delivery context: [vaginal birth, C-section, complications if relevant]
Medical guidance or restrictions: [cleared for walking only, pelvic floor rehab, etc.]
Sleep situation: [fragmented, breastfeeding, partner support, etc.]
Energy level: [low / moderate / variable]
Main goals: [healing, mobility, nutrition, mood support, gentle strength, routine]
Time available: [5, 10, 20 minutes blocks]
Helpful supports: [partner, family, meal prep, stroller walks, therapist, physio]

Provide:
1. A realistic daily recovery routine in short blocks
2. Gentle mobility or walking guidance that respects recovery stage
3. Hydration and simple nutrition anchors
4. Mood and stress support suggestions
5. Warning signs that mean the plan should be paused and a clinician contacted
6. Ways to adapt the routine on rough-sleep days
7. A compassionate weekly progress check-in template

Keep the tone supportive, realistic, and non-judgmental.

Example Output

Daily Recovery Anchors

- **Morning:** 2 minutes of deep breathing, water bottle refill, protein-first breakfast

- **Midday:** 10-minute stroller walk if cleared, then 3 gentle mobility moves

- **Afternoon:** Snack with protein and fiber, 5-minute rest without chores if possible

- **Evening:** Light stretch, hydration check, prepare one overnight feeding station

Rough-Sleep Day Version

Skip the walk if needed, keep only breathing, hydration, and one nourishing meal anchor. Recovery is still progress.

Contact a Clinician If

Pain increases sharply, bleeding changes suddenly, dizziness worsens, mood drops severely, or incision concerns appear.

Tips for Best Results

  • 💡Include recovery restrictions or clinician guidance first, postpartum plans should be humble, not heroic.
  • 💡Ask for short routine blocks because newborn schedules do not respect 45-minute wellness fantasies.
  • 💡Use the rough-sleep version so the plan still works on hard days instead of collapsing completely.