20/08/2020
It is so very important to rest....like really rest after you have your baby, your body needs time to heal.
Grab a side plate from your kitchen and place it on your belly. That is the size of the wound left on your uterus after you’ve given birth. It's big isn't it.
It’s where the placenta (which averages 22cm in diameter) was attached to the uterus, and it’s the reason for the discharge (or lochia) women experience after giving birth. It’s also the reason why women are told to rest for four to six weeks after having a baby – that wound needs to heal!
We've written an article about it on our website here 👉 https://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2018/03/uterus-hole-after-birth/