It took 40 weeks to grow a little human, or more inside a birth mother’s body, it only makes sense to give it at least half the time to heal, recover and rejuvenate. Unfortunately not everyone has the same amount of time. Give yourself as much time as possible to let your body and mind get accustomed to this new life. 
Be prepared now so you don’t have to worry then! Here's a checklist to consider to enhance your postpartum recovery process. Click on each to get a financial preparedness guide including action items, resources, cost estimates, insurance coverage, FSA/HSA eligibility, time cost/saving and additional tips.