Postpartum: When to Call the Doctor (And When to Chill)

Ah, postpartum: the designated and sacred time after a mother gives birth, and the recovery period as she adjusts to her new baby and new life. As mothers we've all experienced these moments of recovery and adoption as we lean and revel in the beauty (and sometimes, chaos) of motherhood.

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What’s Normal (or not) After You Give Birth? When to See Your doctor + When to Chill

The process of birthing can be something of a roller coaster ride. You’ve waited a long time in line, some parts are going to be scary, and the ride does eventually come to an end. Giving birth is this fine line between magic and mayhem.

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What’s Normal (or not) After You Give Birth? When to see your doctor + when to chill

From magic to mayhem: Giving birth to a baby is an experience unlike any other. Bu as magical as it is, your body might end up feeling like a war zone. (It’s OK to complain a little. Or a lot. We get it.) What can you expect during those first days and weeks at home after a vaginal delivery?

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What’s Normal (and not) After You Give Birth? When to see your doctor + when to chill

From magic to mayhem: Giving birth to a baby is an experience unlike any other. But as magical as it is, your body might end up feeling like a war zone. (It’s OK to complain a little. Or a lot. We get it.

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