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Understand Your Postpartum Recovery

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Postpartum Recovery

 

The road to postpartum recovery can last anywhere from six weeks to half a year (or beyond a full year). Postpartum recovery involves many experiences and symptoms. 

Postpartum recovery is not limited to the physical aspects like tears and swelling but can also cover mental recovery.
Here's what you need to know about this period of recovery and some tips you may need.

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How Long Will My Recovery Take?

Generally, the first 6-8 weeks after birth are considered as the postpartum recovery (period). If you're closer to your due date or already had your little one, weeks of not being pregnant or experiencing severe heartburn may seem like a much needed vacation.
It's understandable to prepare for everything that comes with pregnancy and a newborn apart from your recovery. After all, postpartum recovery is not a huge topic of discussion in the mamasphere. 

 

Postpartum Bleeding
After delivery, your body expels a substance known as lochia. Lochia is made up of blood, mucous, and tissue that helped your baby grow and stay safe. Whether you have a vaginal birth or a Caesarean, you will expel lochia. 
This usually lasts for about six weeks and you might also notice a few clots. The amount of lochia/discharge will reduce as the weeks go by. 


Uterus Shrinking
Once you have delivered, your uterus will begin to contract after a while. These contractions are similar to those you may experience during labor. These cramps, known as afterpains also help expel the placenta. For the first couple of weeks, you may still look pregnant. With some exercise and time, your mama pouch will reduce in size.


Hair & Skin 
Some mamas will notice their hair falling out in small quantities or chunks a couple of months after delivery. They may also notice dry skin or an increase in acne. After a while, these will return to normal within a year. If these symptoms are contributing to extreme discomfort, you should speak to your doctor or dermatologist. 



Mental Health
The change in your hormone levels as well as the anxiety may leave you feeling exhausted. Even though feeling this way is normal, it should not keep you from eating, sleeping or being extremely anxious about leaving your baby for 5 minutes. These could be signs of Post Partum Anxiety or Depression. 
When you hit the sixth or seventh month after delivery, the likelihood of having a more stable mental state is high. By this time, you may have a schedule that works for you and contributes to a good mental state. 


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POSTPARTUM RECOVERY The road to postpartum recovery can last anywhere from six weeks to half a year (or beyond a full year). Postpartum recovery involves many experiences and symptoms.  Postpartum recovery is not limited to the physical aspects like tears and swelling but can also cover mental recovery. Here's what you need to know about this period of recovery and some tips you may need. HOME       |     ABOUT     |     SHOP HOW LONG WILL MY RECOVERY TAKE? Generally, the first 6-8 weeks after birth are considered as the postpartum recovery (period). If you're closer to your due date or already had your little one, weeks of not being pregnant or experiencing severe heartburn may seem like a much needed vacation. It's understandable to prepare for everything that comes with pregnancy and a newborn apart from your recovery. After all, postpartum recovery is not a huge topic of discussion in the mamasphere.  Postpartum Bleeding After delivery, your body expels a substance known as lochia. Lochia is made up of blood, mucous, and tissue that helped your baby grow and stay safe. Whether you have a vaginal birth or a Caesarean, you will expel lochia.  This usually lasts for about six weeks and you might also notice a few clots. The amount of lochia/discharge will reduce as the weeks go by.  Uterus Shrinking Once you have delivered, your uterus will begin to contract after a while. These contractions are similar to those you may experience during labor. These cramps, known as afterpains also help expel the placenta. For the first couple of weeks, you may still look pregnant. With some exercise and time, your mama pouch will reduce in size. Hair & Skin  Some mamas will notice their hair falling out in small quantities or chunks a couple of months after delivery. They may also notice dry skin or an increase in acne. After a while, these will return to normal within a year. If these symptoms are contributing to extreme discomfort, you should speak to your doctor or dermatologist.  Mental Health The change in your hormone levels as well as the anxiety may leave you feeling exhausted. Even though feeling this way is normal, it should not keep you from eating, sleeping or being extremely anxious about leaving your baby for 5 minutes. These could be signs of Post Partum Anxiety or Depression.  When you hit the sixth or seventh month after delivery, the likelihood of having a more stable mental state is high. By this time, you may have a schedule that works for you and contributes to a good mental state.  SHOP ALL PRODUCTS MOSES POD NURSING PILLOW Copyright © 2022 Design Dua., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to stay up to date on the amazing things we are doing at Design Dua! Our mailing address is: Design Dua. 2 Switchback Road Cantonments Ghana Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can or . mailchimp
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