After delivery, most women are told, “Everything will go back to normal.” But the truth is — many changes after childbirth are real, common, and rarely discussed.
Knowing what is normal can reduce fear, guilt, and unnecessary anxiety.
After childbirth, vaginal bleeding continues for 4–6 weeks.
This is your uterus healing — not your period.
🚨 Seek medical help if bleeding is heavy, foul-smelling, with clots or fever.
Many women notice:
This may be due to diastasis recti — separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy.
It improves with time and gentle core exercises — not crash dieting.
Hair fall usually starts 3–4 months after delivery.
This happens because pregnancy hormones drop suddenly.
Good news — it is temporary and settles within 6–12 months.
You may notice:
Stretch marks, darker nipples, and mild sagging are common.
Supportive bras & proper feeding techniques help.
After vaginal delivery, some women feel:
This is due to low estrogen and usually improves over time.
Pelvic floor exercises help.
Pain can occur in:
This is related to ligament laxity and posture changes.
It usually improves in weeks.
Very common after delivery — due to weak pelvic floor muscles.
Kegel exercises improve this significantly.
Caused by:
Fluids, fibre & gentle movement help.
Some lose weight easily — others don’t. Both are normal.
Hormones, sleep & metabolism all play a role.
Slow recovery is healthier than rapid weight loss.
You may experience:
If low mood persists beyond 2 weeks, postpartum depression should be ruled out.
Common in the first 1–2 weeks after birth and includes:
If symptoms worsen or persist — seek medical advice.
Periods may become:
Breastfeeding may delay periods for months — this is normal.
You may feel:
Fatigue, hormones & body image play a role.
Gentle communication helps.
📍 Source: Dr. Shweta Mehta — DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology | United Multispeciality Hospital, Kandivali West, Mumbai