Your postpartum recovery won’t be just a few days. Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months. While many women feel mostly recovered by 6-8 weeks, it may take longer than this to feel like yourself again. Read up on health tips for after the baby is born.
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Postpartum Recovery
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Recovering From Birth
Right now, you are focused on caring for your new baby. But new mothers must take special care of their bodies after giving birth and while breastfeeding, too. Doing so will help you to regain your energy and strength. When you take care of yourself, you are able to best care for and enjoy your baby.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
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Nursing represents the timeless bond between mother and child. The bond between mother and child is all the more extraordinary for being so dynamic and adaptable. It is present at the very beginning of life in the mother's womb, when it is not so much a bond, but a biological oneness. It is present in the earliest weeks of infancy, as the mother provides the close physical, emotional and social environment in which the baby grows and develops. And it is present even as it is reflected in all of the burgeoning social and emotional bonds of childhood and beyond.
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Recovering From Birth - Getting Rest
The first few days at home after having your baby are a time for rest and recovery — physically and emotionally. You need to focus your energy on yourself and on getting to know your new baby. Even though you may be very excited and have requests for lots of visits from family and friends, try to limit visitors and get as much rest as possible. Don't expect to keep your house perfect. You may find that all you can do is eat, sleep, and care for your baby. And that is perfectly okay. Learn to pace yourself from the first day that you arrive back home. Try to lie down or nap while the baby naps. Don't try to do too much around the house. Allow others to help you and don't be afraid to ask for help with cleaning, laundry, meals, or with caring for the baby.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
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Staying Healthy
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Regaining a Healthy Weight and Shape After Birth
Both pregnancy and labor can affect a woman's body. After giving birth, you will lose about 10 pounds right away and a little more as body fluid levels decrease. Don't expect or try to lose additional pregnancy weight right away. Gradual weight loss over several months is the safest way, especially if you are breastfeeding. Nursing mothers can safely lose a moderate amount of weight without affecting their milk supply or their babies' growth.
A healthy eating plan along with regular physical fitness might be all you need to return to a healthy weight. If you are not losing weight or losing weight too slowly, cut back on foods with added sugars and fats, like soft drinks, desserts, fried foods, fatty meats, and alcohol. Keep in mind, nursing mothers should avoid alcohol. By cutting back on "extras," you can focus on healthy, well-balanced food choices that will keep your energy level up and help you get the nutrients you and your baby need for good health. Make sure to talk to your doctor before you start any type of diet or exercise plan.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
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Recovering From Birth - Physical Changes
After the birth of your baby, your doctor will talk with you about things you will experience as your body starts to recover.
You will have vaginal discharge called lochia. It is the tissue and blood that lined your uterus during pregnancy. It is heavy and bright red at first, becoming lighter in flow and color until it goes aware after a few weeks.
You might also have swelling in your legs and feet. You can reduce swelling by keeping your feet elevated when possible.
You might feel constipated. Try to drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
Menstrual-like cramping is common, especially if you are breastfeeding. Your breast milk will come in within three to six days after your delivery. Even if you are not breastfeeding, you can have milk leaking from your nipples, and your breasts might feel full, tender, or uncomfortable.
Follow your doctor's instructions on how much activity, like climbing stairs or walking, you can do for the next few weeks.
Your doctor will check your recovery at your postpartum visit, about six weeks after birth. Ask about resuming normal activities, as well as eating and fitness plans to help you return to a healthy weight. Also ask your doctor about having sex and birth control. Your period could return in six to eight weeks, or sooner if you do not breastfeed. If you breastfeed, your period might not resume for many months. Still, using reliable birth control is the best way to prevent pregnancy until you want to have another baby.
Some women develop thyroid problems in the first year after giving birth. This is called postpartum thyroiditis. It often begins with overactive thyroid, which lasts two to four months. Most women then develop symptoms of an underactive thyroid, which can last up to a year. Thyroid problems are easy to overlook as many symptoms, such as fatigue, sleep problems, low energy, and changes in weight, are common after having a baby. Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms that do not go away. An underactive thyroid needs to be treated. In most cases, thyroid function returns to normal as the thyroid heals. But some women develop permanent underactive thyroid disease, called Hashimoto's disease, and need lifelong treatment.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
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Feeling Blue
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Feeling Blue
After childbirth you may feel sad, weepy, and overwhelmed for a few days. Many new mothers have the "baby blues" after giving birth. Changing hormones, anxiety about caring for the baby, and lack of sleep all affect your emotions.
Be patient with yourself. These feelings are normal and usually go away quickly. But if sadness lasts more than two weeks, go see your doctor. Don't wait until your postpartum visit to do so. You might have a serious but treatable condition called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression can happen any time within the first year after birth.
Signs of postpartum depression include:
Feeling restless or irritable
Feeling sad, depressed, or crying a lot
Having no energy
Having headaches, chest pains, heart palpitations (the heart being fast and feeling like it is skipping beats), numbness, or hyperventilation (fast and shallow breathing)
Not being able to sleep, being very tired, or both
Not being able to eat and weight loss
Overeating and weight gain
Trouble focusing, remembering, or making decisions
Being overly worried about the baby
Not having any interest in the baby
Feeling worthless and guilty
Having no interest or getting no pleasure from activities like sex and socializing
Thoughts of harming your baby or yourself
Some women don't tell anyone about their symptoms because they feel embarrassed or guilty about having these feelings at a time when they think they should be happy. Don't let this happen to you! Postpartum depression can make it hard to take care of your baby. Infants with mothers with postpartum depression can have delays in learning how to talk. They can have problems with emotional bonding. Your doctor can help you feel better and get back to enjoying your new baby. Therapy and/or medicine can treat postpartum depression.
Emerging research suggests that 1 in 10 new fathers may experience depression during or after pregnancy. Although more research is needed, having depression may make it harder to be a good father and perhaps affect the baby's development. Having depression may also be related to a mother's depression. Expecting or new fathers with emotional problems or symptoms of depression should talk to their doctors. Depression is a treatable illness.
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Postpartum Depression Screening
Postpartum Depression Screening
Also called: PPD Screening, EPDS Test
A postpartum depression screening is a set of questions to check for depression after childbirth. Depression after birth is common, but it's not a regular part of having a baby. Unlike the "baby blues," this condition may need treatment.
Postpartum Depression Screening
Also called: PPD Screening, EPDS Test
A postpartum depression screening is a set of questions to check for depression after childbirth. Depression after birth is common, but it's not a regular part of having a baby. Unlike the "baby blues," this condition may need treatment.
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Postpartum means "after birth." A postpartum depression screening is a set of questions you answer. Your health care provider uses the screening to help find out if you have developed depression related to having a baby.
Postpartum depression is different than the "baby blues." With the baby blues, you may feel sad, weepy, or anxious starting about three days after childbirth. These feelings tend to come and go, and usually get better on their own within a week or two. But postpartum depression is a serious mood disorder that may last for months and may not get better without treatment.
Symptoms of postpartum depression usually start between one to three weeks after birth. But they can begin anytime during the first year after your baby is born. The symptoms are more intense than the baby blues and may include extreme hopelessness and a lack of interest in the baby. Postpartum depression can affect your health and your baby's development, too.
Depression after birth is common, but it's not a regular part of having a baby. It may have more than one cause. Sudden changes in hormone levels that happen after a pregnancy may be involved. Lack of sleep, stress from new routines, and other changes may also play a role in triggering postpartum depression.
A postpartum depression screening helps diagnose the condition so it can be treated early. And early treatment can help prevent long-lasting depression. Most people get better with medicine and/or talk therapy. In the most serious cases, treatment may include brain stimulation therapies, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also called "shock therapy."
A postpartum depression screening is used to help find out if you have depression after giving birth. The screening is often used as part of a routine checkup a few weeks after your baby is born. The test may be repeated to check for depression symptoms that may develop later.
Anyone who has had a baby can develop postpartum depression. So, medical experts recommend screening for depression as part of routine care after childbirth. But if you have symptoms of postpartum depression, don't wait for your routine checkup. Contact your provider to have a screening as soon as possible.
Symptoms of postpartum depression include:
Feeling sad or empty most of the time
Eating too much or too little
Sleeping too much or too little
Crying a lot
Feeling angry
Pulling away from family and friends
Worrying or feeling anxious
Not having any interest in your baby
Constant doubts about your ability to care for your baby
Thinking about hurting yourself or your baby
If you have thoughts about suicide, or hurting yourself or your baby get help right away:
Call 911 or go to your local emergency room
Contact a crisis hotline. In the United States, you can reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any time:
Call or text 988
Chat online with Lifeline Chat
TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
Veterans can contact the Veterans Crisis Line:
Call 988 then press 1
Text 838255
Chat online
Call your mental health provider or other provider
Reach out to a loved one or close friend
You may be more likely to develop depression after birth if you:
Have had depression or bipolar disorder or a family health history that includes these conditions
Don't have support from family or friends
Had a multiple birth (twins, triplets, or more)
Have a baby in your teens
Had health problems in pregnancy
Had a preterm labor or other birth problems
Have a baby with special needs
You may have a postpartum depression screening as part of a routine checkup after giving birth. Your baby's provider may also screen you for postpartum depression at your baby's routine well-infant visits.
During the screening you'll answer a set of questions. Your provider may ask the questions, or you may fill out a questionnaire form to discuss with your provider later. One of the most common questionnaires is called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The EPDS includes 10 questions about your mood and thoughts.
Your provider may also order a blood test to find out if a physical condition, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, may be causing your depression.
During a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.
You usually don't need any special preparations for a postpartum depression screening.
There is no risk to having a physical exam or taking a questionnaire.
There is very little risk to having a blood test. You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly.
If your screening shows you may have postpartum depression, it's important to get treatment as soon as possible. You may need treatment from a mental health provider. A mental health provider is a health care professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health problems.
Along with medicine and talk therapy, there are things you can do at home that may help you feel better, such as:
Asking for help caring for the baby and doing other household chores
Spending time with other adults
Taking time for yourself
Resting when the baby rests
You may have heard the terms "perinatal depression" and "peripartum depression." They both describe depression that happens either during pregnancy or just after birth. Research shows that depression during pregnancy increases your risk of postpartum depression. To help prevent postpartum depression, some medical experts recommend depression screening during routine pregnancy checkups.
A rare but more serious form of postpartum depression is called postpartum psychosis. Postpartum psychosis may cause hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real) and confusion. It is a medical emergency and it's important to get help immediately by calling 911 or going to the nearest emergency room.
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Health Tips for Pregnant Women: After the Baby Is Born
How can I stay healthy after my baby is born?
After you deliver your baby, your health may be better if you try to return to a healthy weight slowly. Not losing your “baby weight” may lead to overweight or obesity later in life. Slowly returning to a healthy weight may lower your chances of diabetes, heart disease, and other weight-related problems.
Healthy eating, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and other healthy habits after your baby is born may help you return to a healthy weight and give you energy.
After your baby is born
Consume foods and beverages to meet your calorie needs.
Regular physical activity will continue to benefit your overall health. Moderate-intensity physical activity will increase your fitness and can improve your mood.
Also, physical activity does not appear to have bad effects on how much breast milk is produced, what the breast milk contains, or how much the baby grows.
How may breastfeeding help?
Breastfeeding may or may not make it easier for you to lose weight because your body uses extra calories to produce milk. Even if breastfeeding does not help you lose weight, it’s linked to many other benefits for mother and child.
For mothers who breastfeed, experts advise feeding their babies only breast milk for the first 6 months—no other foods or drinks during this time. Experts suggest that those women continue breastfeeding at least until their baby reaches 12 months.
Calorie needs when you’re breastfeeding depend on how much body fat you have and how active you are. Talk with your health care professional about your calorie needs while you are breastfeeding.
Benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding your baby
likely gives him or her an appropriate mix of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients in a liquid (breast milk) that is easy to digest
helps boost his or her immune system
helps protect your baby from common problems, like ear infections and diarrhea
What else may help?
Pregnancy and the time after you deliver your baby can be wonderful, exciting, emotional, stressful, and tiring—all at once. These feelings may cause you to overeat, not get enough calories, or lose your drive and energy. Being good to yourself may help you cope with your feelings and follow healthy lifestyle habits.
Here are some ideas that may help.
Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Ask someone you trust to watch your baby while you nap, bathe, read, go for a walk, or go grocery shopping.
Explore groups that you and your newborn can join, such as “new moms” groups.
Don’t feel like you need to do it all on your own. Seek help from friends, family members, or local support groups.
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Recovering From Birth
Your postpartum recovery won’t be just a few days. Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months. While many women feel mostly recovered by 6-8 weeks, it may take longer than this to feel like yourself again. Read up on health tips for after the baby is born.