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Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth
Urination problems
Sore breasts and leaking milk
Incontinence
Tender breasts
The postpartum checkup
Content
Vaginal soreness
Vaginal discharge
Contractions
Leaking urine
Hemorrhoids and bowel movements
Sore breasts
Hair loss and skin changes
Mood changes
Weight loss
Postpartum checkups
Sore breasts and leaking milk
Incontinence
Tender breasts
The postpartum checkup
Content
Vaginal soreness
Vaginal discharge
Contractions
Leaking urine
Hemorrhoids and bowel movements
Sore breasts
Hair loss and skin changes
Mood changes
Weight loss
Postpartum checkups
Weight loss
It's common to still look pregnant after giving birth. Most people lose about 13 pounds (6 kilograms) during delivery. This loss includes the weight of the baby, placenta and amniotic fluid.
In the days after delivery, you'll lose more weight from leftover fluids. After that, a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you to return to the weight you were before pregnancy.
