Post delivery swelling and recovery

Annie 🇬🇧

I'm a ftm.

It's been 5 days since I gave birth. Had to have an episiotomy and vacuum delivery as my pulse kept shooting.

I lost alot of blood to get 2 units blood transfusion.

I still feel weak, with swelling, the stitches hurt. Taking pain relief. I am breastfeeding.

I know it will take time, just wanted to know what worked for you guys, any changes in diet or lifestyle that helped with recovery?

Would be greatly appreciated x