Controlling the Malformation from 3 to 6 Weeks Postpartum

Postpartum, the baby blues begins when you give birth to your baby. At this time, a woman goes through different types of illnesses and conditions week-by-week. As you get shattered with your busy schedule and taking care of your baby. Keep in mind you are still in the recovery phase, hang onto to the instructions given by your health provider, and ask for the more strenuous activities.

In 3 to 6 weeks, women start to feel somehow normal. In this duration, your body starts to heal and get to normal. But some conditions occur every now and then, which should be checked and discussed with your health provider.

Normal Body Recovery

At this phase, your vagina is not that sore as it was when you gave birth to the baby. But still, it’s not too adequate for sex. The marks of your C-section stitches are getting dazed, and the pain is going to the minor side. With the C-section scars, some chronic are getting normal also, however, the incision cuts will take time to recover. As the size of the uterus enhances after giving birth to the baby, but, in 3 to 6 weeks of postpartum, it starts to shrink and emanate to normal size.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression occurs after giving birth. It is followed by some symptoms like stress, insomnia, and irritability, loss of appetite, sadness, crying, difficulty making depression, and struggle to have a bond with your baby. Sometimes it could be really severe, it is a common thing which is treatable.

When you find yourself in postpartum depression, promptly contact your doctor, it’s important to get professional advice. Most of the time women did not take the treatment. However, treatment can create a massive change in the baby’s health as well as your quality of life.

Mood Swings 

In the first week of postpartum, every woman experiences some mood swings that last for a long time or extent for weeks. At that time, women become so sensitive that they feel cry on little things as the hormones are at adjustment level. Usually, they miss their old life and want everything normal, which is stressing them. These little mood swings entrenched with time and lead to postpartum depression, which is a severe condition. Try to cope with yourself before you reach some severities, as you can’t manage this with your newborn.

Postpartum Bleeding 

Postpartum bleeding occurs when your placenta is healing and your uterus is getting to normal. Postpartum bleeding is also known as lochia. It comes after when you are bleeding heavily. The bleeding ends within a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 weeks, and at this time, it would be very light and happens eventually. Make sure you are not exerting too much pressure on yourself and taking rest.

During 3 to 6 weeks, if you notice heavy bleeding, it is highly recommended to contact the health provider, as the disregard can lead to a drop in blood pressure, weakness, dizziness, and many other physical disorders.