Postpartum Recovery & Real Talk
What’s normal after child birth?
Almost everything feels new and strange — and that’s normal.
Your body just did something incredible, and recovery can look different for everyone. You might experience:
Bleeding (lochia): Can last 4–6 weeks, tapering over time.
Cramps or “afterpains”: Your uterus is shrinking back down.
Soreness or swelling: Especially if you had stitches or a C-section.
Mood swings: Hormones fluctuate a lot — tears and laughter can happen within minutes.
💗 What’s not normal: Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad in under an hour), fever, severe pain, or feeling persistently sad or anxious. If those symptoms persist it may be time to reach out to your doctor or midwife.
How long will it take to feel myself again?
Physically, most women start feeling more like themselves around 6–12 weeks postpartum, but emotionally and mentally, it can take months — and that’s okay.
Recovery isn’t linear. Some days you’ll feel strong and confident, and others you’ll feel fragile or unsure. Everybody has a different experience and experiences may vary from child to child.
🌼 Give yourself grace. Your body and mind are rebuilding, and “yourself” might feel a little different — stronger, softer, wiser.
Postpartum body changes nobody talks about
Oh, there are many. They’re all part of the body’s process to healing and adjusting to the new changes:
Hair loss: Common around 3–4 months postpartum (it’ll grow back).
Night sweats: Hormones and fluid changes cause this.
Joint pain or pelvic floor weakness: Things might feel wobbly or sore for a while.
Breast size & tenderness: Can fluctuate a lot while milk supply settles.
Tummy softness: Your abs and skin stretched for months — gentle movement and time will help.
💬 Truth: Your body is still your home — it just tells a new story now.
Healing tips for C-section or vaginal delivery
For Vaginal Birth:
Use peri spray or sitz baths to soothe soreness.
Change pads often, rest when you can, and drink water.
Kegel exercises help rebuild pelvic floor strength once cleared by your doctor.
For C-Section:
Keep your incision clean and dry.
Support your belly with a pillow when laughing or coughing.
Avoid heavy lifting and listen to your body — it takes time to rebuild core strength.
🩷 In both cases — rest, nutrition, hydration, and support are key.
Dealing with sleep deprivation and hormone shift
It’s so hard, and every mom goes through it. You might feel foggy, teary, or overstimulated. Don’t worry those are all normal responses to exhaustion and hormonal changes.
What helps:
Nap when you can, even short 20-minute rests.
Accept help (meals, chores, baby-holding — yes, please).
Eat regularly, stay hydrated, and get a bit of sunlight.
If you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or down for more than a couple of weeks, please reach out for professional support — postpartum depression and anxiety are common and treatable.
💗 You’re doing better than you think. Your body and heart are adjusting to something truly life-changing.
If you are looking for relief our “Postpartum Recovery Kit” can help
