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Mum's recovery

Giving birth triggers more amazing physical changes and hormonal adjustments for a woman's body. As soon as the placenta is delivered, there is a profound fall in her levels of pregnancy hormones, and in the weeks following, a number of physical changes occur. These early days and weeks after giving birth are a time to learn, heal and recover.

Here, we look at the woman’s emotional and physical recovery after birth. We also cover postnatal check-ups, returning to work, and sex and contraception.

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