15 Things To Know About How Your Body Changes Postpartum
byAutumn Jones
When you're pregnant, there's a ton of build up to the day your baby is born. You've stocked up on diapers and bottles, installed the carseat, and packed the cutest outfit ever for your little one to wear home. But have you prepared for the self-care you will need post baby? Before you even deliver, there are things to know about how your body changes postpartum, because you don't want to go into a panic when you pee your pants a little every time you sneeze.
Although there are a lot of possible ways your body can change after giving birth, most of these are temporary and resolve in due time. Some of the more common after effects of childbirth is your body healing itself from nine months of pregnancy as well as the delivery. Even those most of these conditions are minor discomforts, if your symptoms are extreme or go on too long, you'll want to consult with your doctor or midwife to see if there are more underlying problems.
To understand more about what goes down once your baby is born, read over these 15 things to know about how your body changes postpartum so you won't have too many surprises.