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2 Apr 2024

When will my body return to normal?

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When will my body return to normal?
As you eagerly await the arrival of your little bundle of joy, you may wonder what will happen to your body after giving birth.
Let's take an encouraging look at how your body will recover and return to normal after childbirth.
The Magical First Hours After Birth
Immediately after childbirth, your body will experience some incredible changes.
The uterus will start to contract, helping to expel the placenta and reduce postpartum bleeding.
You might experience mild cramping during this process, but don't worry, it's completely normal.
These contractions are like a gentle reminder that your uterus is shrinking back to its pre-pregnancy size.
Fun Fact: Breastfeeding during this time can actually help your uterus contract even more effectively! The release of oxytocin when you breastfeed triggers contractions, speeding up your body's recovery.
The Postpartum Belly and Gradual Weight Loss
Let's talk about that postpartum belly.
Your belly won't miraculously flatten right after birth, and that's okay! It took months for your body to accommodate your growing baby, and it'll take some time for it to go back to its pre-pregnancy shape.
Be patient with yourself and celebrate the amazing journey your body has been through.
Tip: Wearing a postpartum belly wrap can provide support to your abdominal muscles and help reduce swelling. Remember, gradual weight loss is healthier and more sustainable than trying to rush back to your pre-pregnancy weight.
The Wonders of Hormones
Ah, hormones – the magical messengers that regulate many bodily processes.
After giving birth, your hormone levels will fluctuate, and this might lead to mood swings and emotional ups and downs.
The famous "baby blues" might kick in, but don't fret; it's normal for new moms to experience this.
Fun Fact: A hormone called relaxin that helped your body prepare for childbirth will remain in your system for a while. Be cautious when resuming high-impact exercises as your joints and ligaments might still be more flexible than usual.
Pelvic Floor and Exercise
Your pelvic floor, the group of muscles supporting your bladder, uterus, and bowel, has gone through quite a journey during pregnancy and childbirth.
Strengthening these muscles is crucial for your postpartum recovery and overall well-being. But don't worry, you won't have to do hundreds of kegels every day.
Tip: Consider pelvic floor physical therapy, which can be helpful in regaining pelvic floor strength and addressing any issues like incontinence. Also, try engaging in gentle exercises like yoga, walking, or swimming to gradually get back into shape.
Embrace Your Postpartum Body with Love
Above all else, remember that your postpartum body is a beautiful reflection of the incredible journey you've undertaken to bring life into this world.
Embrace the changes, the stretch marks, and the imperfections with love and appreciation.
Fun Fact: Did you know that your body might retain some extra weight while breastfeeding? This is your body's way of ensuring it has the reserves needed to produce milk and nourish your little one.
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Porschee
16 Jan 2024

I’m 16 weeks and still don’t have an appetite to eat I’m steady losing weight 😩 Is that normal when will i get my appetite back to eat ?

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Kamryn🇲🇽
I lost too I just started eating more!
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Sandra
28 Nov 2023

My bb willl be 3 months next week!! I want time to slow down.. I also return to work in two weeks and I am going to miss her like crazzzzyyy when I return to my regular routine..I’m not ready :(

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Naomi
29 May 2023

Is it normal to be 6 weeks and your whole body hurting? This is my first pregnancy, I had to quit my job cause I'm so exhausted and was cramping bad all the time but now I'm just exhausted and my body just hurts.

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LeishLeish
Yes I’m in the same boat. I’m 6 weeks and 4 days.. the last 3 days I’ve been battling a cold and have been extremely exhausted… but I’ve been tired since 5 weeks 5 days… it’s just gotten worse!
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Naomi
yeah same here. I'm constantly sick and lucky if I can eat more than a couple bites of something. All I wanna do is sleep 😴😴😴
27 Mar 2024

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Charde
11 Apr 2023

30 weeks and 6 days .. so yeah 31 weeks🎊🎊 Ready to be normal again and have my body to myself 🤷🏽‍♀️🥴😂😂😂

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Charde
🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️
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Sierra
9 Apr 2023

I need some help please. So I had my miscarriage starting March 16th. My hope was to get pregnant right away but I don’t think it happened. How long after you had a miscarriage does your period return? Also how long after does HCG return to normal so you don’t get a positive still even if you’re not pregnant again? I don’t think it happened but I pray it did I just don’t wanna test and get a false positive cause of my HCG being high from before my miscarriage.

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Ashley
I feel like my Dr said to wait 4 weeks to try again. I don't recall how long it took me to get my period back.
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Sierra
My doctor did say I could try right away after my check up to make sure my bleeding was okay a week after. I just don’t know how long for my HCG to return back to 0 because I know if it doesn’t you’ll get a false positive.
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jamie
1 Apr 2023

does anyone else feel sudden moments of fatigue? like you’re gonna pass out but then return back to normal.

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Savanna
Yeah ive had moments where I feel like im going to pass out and i close my eyes for a minute and then suddenly not tired anymore
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Sky
23 Jan 2023

Currently with my specialist doctor I’m 36 weeks baby weights 5 pounds 10oz. Still getting induced feb 4th . Yay can’t wait to go back to my normal body 😭😃

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Felicia
I’m right behind ya girl, 2/6 🙌
27 Mar 2024

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Sky
We almost there 🫶
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🐣🐰💐Meghan Renee💐🐰🐣
11 Dec 2022

8 weeks or less until I get to meet my baby girl! I will be so glad to have her in my arms and just as glad to have my body back! This pregnancy has been so rough and tiring, my anxiety has been horrible. I know I will get back to feeling like normal once she is here! 💕❤️👶🏼

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🐣🐰💐Meghan Renee💐🐰🐣
How far along are you girl??
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Justina Victoria
19 Nov 2022

Can we return back to birth control as normal after giving birth? I’m 3 weeks pp, and I have an unopened pack of birth control from right before I found out I was pregnant and I planned to go back onto birth control… this type is specifically for my pcos symptoms so … curious as to if anyone knows if I can resume as normal?? … my doctor is on vacay so I’m waiting for him to return for my 6 week appointment….

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Bre
If it’s not Expire
27 Mar 2024

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Allysa
I got the depo-provera shot in hospital so don't see why not. 😊
27 Mar 2024

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Mia
9 Oct 2022

I love my bundle of joy but I'm glad my body getting back to some sort of normal. What about you ladies???

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L
It took like 3 months for my body to start feeling normal again but only took a week for my stomach to go down i was grateful until i realized i could finally stomach food and began eating a lot more lol...well compared to being able to eat nothing.. but yeah lets just say i gained after it was all said and done
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Shay 💝
I can’t wait to start feeling like this 😮‍💨
27 Mar 2024

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