How long is the postpartum recovery period?

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You have finally passed through approximately 40 weeks of pregnancy and long delivery hours are behind you. Congratulations, you are now a mom!

Now comes the transition from pregnancy to postpartum, which brings a series of new symptoms and new questions.

This is what you need to know about the recovery after childbirth.

Postpartum Recovery Period

Your childbirth may have been complicated or maybe not. You may have had a cesarean (c- section) or a vaginal delivery. You may have given birth for a few hours or days. Whatever birth you had, your body suffered trauma and it will take some time to recover.

Your recovery after delivery will not take place within a few days. Completely recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months. Although many women usually feel well after 6 to 8 weeks, it may take longer for them to feel the same again.

During this period, you may feel that your body has turned against you. Do not be frustrated. Remember that your body is not aware of your deadlines and expectations. It is best to rest, eat well and take a break.

How Long Does It Take to Recover After Giving Birth?

Regardless of how you have given birth, the first six postnatal weeks are considered a “recovery period.” Keep in mind that every new mother is different, and everyone will recover at different speeds with different postpartum symptoms.

The majority of the symptoms will disappear in a week, while others (painful nipples, back pain and sometimes perineal pain) can last for weeks, and still others (such as breasts leak or a sore back) can continue until your baby is a bit older.

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If you have had a vaginal birth, you are probably also curious how long it will take before the pain disappears and your perineum healed. Recovery can last from three weeks to six weeks or longer if you have not had a perineal tear or episiotomy.

Do you wonder if your vagina will ever be the same again? Not exactly – although it will probably get better over time. Depending on what kind of birth you had.

If you have delivered by cesarean section, you’ll need more time to recover than you would after a routine vaginal delivery. You can expect to recover at the hospital for the first three to four days after delivery (longer if there are complications) and give your body up to six weeks to fully heal.

The first two weeks are rocky. As a new mom, this is the point in which you need to start working on your newborn’s feeding schedule. You will need a lot of fluid and a balanced diet of whole grains, fibers, fruit, vegetables, and proteins. You can also continue to use the prenatal vitamins for several weeks to replace iron if there was a significant blood loss.

How long does it take for your body to fully recover?

After having a baby, it can be a tough task for you to get back into your previous shape. Pregnancy puts a lot of pressure on a woman’s body, therefore you will have to do a bit of work to get your body back into shape. Although weight loss after pregnancy is a time-consuming task, it is not as hard as people usually assume.

First days after giving birth

Your body is not yet fully recovered in the first days after delivery. You may have lost a lot of blood and fluids, and you will undoubtedly miss sleep and energy. You will probably be painful and swollen, so it’s time to relax.

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0-6 weeks after giving birth

Your uterus contracts (the painful feelings and cramps you feel) and the rest of your internal organs – which were moved during pregnancy – return to their proper places. Your pelvis restores and returns to its condition before birth, just like your urethra, vagina, and anus.

Any intense activity during this phase can hinder the healing process. Walking and light stretching are good, but there is absolutely nothing dynamic.

You bleed profusely and can be anemic. It is, therefore, necessary to eat a lot of iron-rich foods and dark green vegetables to facilitate the absorption of iron.

You will be inflamed for a few weeks and possibly maintained by stitches. Keep them clean. Bathing of salt and lavender or calendula compresses are a good idea. Drink plenty of fluid for breast milk and to prevent possible headaches and minimize the risk of infection.

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