Postpartum Recovery
Learn about safe exercise, managing pain, and emotional wellbeing as you navigate the fourth trimester.
9 Things No One Tells You About C-Section Recovery
Whether you are electing to have a C-section or if it happens as an emergency, you deserve to feel supported and know what to expect once you go home. Here are 9 things you may not know about C-section recovery, but absolutely should.
The Postpartum Hormone Crash: What To Expect & How To Take Charge Of Your Hormonal Health
During pregnancy, your estrogen and progesterone levels are at an all-time high. In fact, you will produce more estrogen during one pregnancy than throughout your entire life when not pregnant! But what happens after you’ve given birth? Those hormones don’t stick around forever. So today, we’re talking about the postpartum hormone crash – what exactly happens, how long it lasts, and why taking notice of hormonal changes now can help you feel better as you age.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect Post C-Section (Week 7+)
As you get into weeks 7+ of postpartum recovery you may start feeling more positive, but it takes time and everyone’s journey is different. C-section mamas may experience long term pain and need longer recovery. We have all of the info you need to know about weeks 7-12 and months 3-6 of postpartum recovery.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect In Months 3-6
As you get into months 3-6 of postpartum you may start feeling more positive, but it takes time and everyone’s journey is different. Whether this is your first or fifth child, by now your baby is likely sleeping more and you might be feeling more confident in your caretaking skills, but, if you feel like you are struggling to know whether you are doing things right, that’s okay too!
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect In Weeks 7-12
As you get into the second half of your fourth trimester, you might start feeling more like yourself but as your support network scatters, you might experience postpartum loneliness and need more support. We have all of the information you need.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect Post C-Section (Week 6)
Here’s the next installment of our postpartum guide for c-section mamas — that's 21% of you! There are a lot of shared symptoms of postpartum recovery but c-sections are more invasive — don’t worry, we’ve got all the info you need about week 6 of c-section recovery.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect In Week 6
As you get into week 6 of postpartum recovery, you might start feeling more like yourself and you’ll be cleared for things like exercise & intimacy. Don’t worry, we’re going to talk you through everything you need to know.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect Post C-Section (Weeks 3-5)
You might have seen by now that we’re sharing our guide to postpartum recovery. We’re sharing separate guides for mamas who give birth vaginally and those who give birth via c-section — that's 21% of you! There are a lot of shared symptoms of postpartum recovery but c-sections are more invasive — don’t worry, we’ve got all the info you need about weeks 3-5 of c-section recovery.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect In Weeks 3-5
As you get into weeks 3-5 of postpartum, you might start feeling more like yourself — that’s the good news! But you’ll still experience some postpartum symptoms as your hormones continue to swirl around, you are probably lacking energy, and you're looking after baby. Don’t worry, we’re going to talk you through everything you need to know.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect In Week 2
When it comes to postpartum recovery, it can be difficult to know what to expect, and sometimes looking ahead can feel overwhelming, but often knowing what to expect can help you to feel more in control of the weeks and months ahead. We’re sharing a week-by-week guide to postpartum recovery — this week we’re looking at week 2!
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect Post C-Section (Weeks 1&2)
Our post on Monday was more focused towards vaginal births and the recovery process that follows them, but C-sections are more invasive and often entail a longer road to recovery. So, you guessed it, today, we’re sharing what you can expect post-c-section as you will have a different road to recovery than those who gave birth vaginally. Let’s get into it.
Baby2Body’s Guide To Postpartum Recovery: What To Expect In Week 1
Every woman is different, every pregnancy is different, and every delivery is different, so what to expect after birth varies a lot. But there are some common postpartum symptoms that you can expect, and so over the next 6 weeks, we’re sharing what to expect in your postpartum recovery, why these things happen, and what you can do when you get these symptoms.
Breaking Down The Top 5 Myths About Postpartum
If you’re coming close to your due date or you’ve just brought a bundle of joy into the world, then you’ve probably had lots of people telling you just what you can expect during postpartum… even if they’re not exactly experts in the matter! Today, we’re busting the top 5 myths about postpartum with science-backed information you can trust.
Here’s What To Expect During Postpartum
Someone recently asked us “what does postpartum even mean? How long am I in it and how do I know when it’s over?” and that got us thinking – does everyone feel this way? Today, we’re breaking it down and sharing exactly what you can expect during postpartum.
C-Sections: Why They Happen, What The Risks Are & The Truth About Recovery
C-sections now account for 25% of all childbirths, and it’s predicted that nearly 29% of all babies will be delivered via c-section by 2030. April is Cesarean Awareness Month, and to take a step closer to ending the stigma around c-sections, we’re sharing what all women need to know; why they might be necessary or chosen, what the potential risks are, and what the recovery process is really like.
Everything You Need To Know About Baby2Body’s Postpartum Program
If you’ve been with us during TTC and pregnancy, then you might be wondering what you’ll get from the Baby2Body app when you move into postpartum, or maybe you’re new here and looking for the perfect health and wellbeing app that can take you seamlessly from pregnancy to motherhood. Well, look no further! We’re breaking down the Baby2Body postpartum program.
Sharing Your C-Section Stories: "This Is Not The Easy Way Out"
Every woman's body is different, and every pregnancy and birth story is unique. At Baby2Body, we want to support you no matter what, whether you've had a C-section or are planning to, by giving you all the info you need to know what to expect when you get home and sharing community stories that can help you feel less alone.