You just cannot stop but feel amazed at the change of your body over the past nine months! That’s because your body is going through some serious changes right now, especially with hormonal changes. Your body is home to a small wonder, about to enter your world. So, you are feeling nothing short than blessed. You have been quite strong during pregnancy and did not feel such pain or discomfort. But there are some post-pregnancy issues, which you have to work on for sure.
Checking on some infections:
Even though it is quite unfortunate, but post-pregnancy tends toward some infections. These infections are likely to take place around bladder, uterine or kidney infections. If you are unlucky enough to face any of these problems, then book for a doctor’s appointment and start treatment in this segment. It is an optional issue, which some new moms might face.
Changes in breast:
After giving birth, you will start feeling milk formation in your breast. That will make your breasts more soggy and heavy. You will start feeling sore, swollen, flushed and engorged with breast milk, just after a day or two of giving birth. That’s the food for your child and the ultimate nutrition. The swollen sign will stay for three to four days and after that, your breasts will began to sag. This is mainly due to the stretched skin.
Bleeding after delivery:
You cannot deny the fact that those nine months of pregnancy were the time when you forget what sanitary napkin is. That blood was clotted and gave rise to a new life form. But, once the baby is out from you, it’s time to bleed. That bleeding can be excessive. For some unfortunate women, this bleeding might last for months, which can make you weak and anemic. So, during such instances, it is mandatory to keep iron tablets at hand, as your body needs strength.
Changes in stomach:
Stretch marks are the common changes of post-pregnancy. Just after giving birth, you can feel the uterus to be round and hard and can be felt by touching the navel. Within a matter of six weeks, it will weigh something around 2 ounces and cannot be felt by pressing abdomen. Even the brown line at the center of lower abdomen will disappear. But, you can’t always say that for stretch marks and may have to live with them for some time.
Ref links:
- http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/postpartum/common-postpartum-body-changes/?slideId=50749
- http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/postpartum-problems#1
Glad you liked our photo! This mom and baby stopped by the office at Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast to donate milk one day and employee Cynthia caught this adorable shot.