- The uterus returns to its normal size in about six weeks after delivery, the fat around the middle part of the body doesn’t go away easily.
- Your joints and muscles will be recovering from the severity of childbirth.
- Postnatal vaginal bleeding will stay about the same as in a normal menstrual cycle for a week.
- Breastmilk will start to flow within 1 to 3 days of childbirth.
Your midsection will develop step by step, a decent sign that your baby is growing inside. Massage your body as though you were conversing with your child.
Keep your abdomen relaxed and massage it in a circular motion from the sides.
Massage your hips in an upward motion from the top of your thighs as if you were lifting them.
Massage your legs, starting from your ankles to your thighs in an upward circular motion. This helps your circulation.