09/10/2025
Another great resource for all the mommas out there. ❤️
✨ Your Body After Birth: What’s Really Happening ✨
You’ve just done something incredible—grown and birthed a baby. But here’s the thing most moms aren’t told in detail: your body goes through massive changes in the weeks and months after birth… and understanding them can make your recovery smoother, safer, and less overwhelming.
🔍 Evidence-based facts about physical changes postpartum:
Uterus shrinking: Your uterus goes from the size of a watermelon to a pear in about 6 weeks (NIH, 2022).
Lochia (post-birth bleeding): Can last 4–6 weeks as your body clears tissue and blood from pregnancy.
Hormonal shifts: Estrogen and progesterone drop dramatically, impacting mood, skin, and hair growth.
Pelvic floor changes: Muscles may be stretched or weakened, which can affect bladder control and core stability (ACOG, 2023).
Breast changes: Whether you breastfeed or not, milk production can cause swelling, tenderness, and leaking.
Why this matters:
When you understand what’s happening, you can:
✅ Recognize what’s normal and what’s not
✅ Support your body’s recovery with the right care
✅ Avoid injuries or setbacks
✅ Feel more confident and in control of your healing
💡 My postpartum education class is designed to:
Walk you through each stage of physical recovery (vaginal & C-section)
Teach evidence-based comfort and healing strategies
Show you how to safely rebuild core and pelvic floor strength
Give you space to ask all your questions without judgment
You deserve a recovery plan that’s as intentional as your birth plan. 💛
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