Was going to suggest helplines. I don't know if your daughter is breastfeeding or not but the La Leche league have telephone support see website which used to be 24 hours available. I found the moral support very important.
Anyway you look at it hormonal changes in the first week can be very tricky. If daughter has had epidurals then chemicals will be lingering in her system anyway and it sounds very simple but really putting the focus on drinking enough water helps massively as it flushes the stuff out of your system.
Likewise hospital food I'm sure is great in some places but not in others. So taking her favourite snacks in to have on hand would probably help.
Personally I was over forty hours in labour, not in good shape when DD was born (she was fine...
I was basically so tired I couldn't sleep in hospital there was a constant stream of professionals coming and going in my room (I was lucky enough to have my own).
When I got home both me and DD slept for fifteen hours solid, after having our favourite takeaway.
That's another, practical thing to focus on. Helping get things ready when she comes out so that the transition is as easy as possible.
Not sure if she has an other half.
I have also felt PALS to be helpful in the past.
Also maybe have a look at the AIMS website
Association for imporovements in maternity services...
www.aims.org.uk/
AIMS Helpline
The Helpline is intended for anyone using the maternity services or their supporters to seek information and support.
Email: [email protected]
This email will go to a group of AIMS volunteers and someone will respond as soon as possible.
AIMS supports all maternity service users to navigate the system as it exists, and campaigns for a system which truly meets the needs of all. The AIMS Helpline volunteers are all experienced in providing information and support on pregnancy and birth issues. We do not give medical advice, but instead we focus on helping those who contact the Helpline to find the information that they need to make informed decisions which are right for them, and support them to have their decision respected by their health care providers. They are also able to provide a listening ear and practical support for women who are unhappy with their experiences.
Telephone: +44 (0) 300 365 0663
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La leche league
www.laleche.org.uk/
If breastfeeding the first week can be especially challenging as it takes a while for the milk to come down and to get the hang of it...as it were...
but then it is an adjustment whichever way you look at it a big life transition isn't it
You must love her very much, well done for posting here to get support