{"id":159431,"date":"2026-01-28T05:51:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?page_id=159431"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:26:09","slug":"recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/postpartum\/recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Recovery<\/b>Healing After Childbirth<\/h1>\nAfter birth, everything changes \u2014 your body, your routine, your sleep, your identity. At the same time, many parents describe an overwhelming sense of awe when they first meet their baby. Postpartum recovery is both physical and emotional. It is a period of healing, adjustment, and bonding. There is no right timeline. Healing unfolds at its own pace.\n\nIf you would like to return to the Postpartum guide, visit the Postpartum hub<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What Can Be Done To Prevent Stretch Marks?<\/a><\/p>

The following articles are provided by organizations partnering with the American Pregnancy Association to provide tips on what can be…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Postpartum Massage<\/a><\/p>

Postpartum massage can be as important and beneficial as massage during pregnancy. Postpartum bodywork is an effective and holistic approach…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Placental Encapsulation<\/a><\/p>

The placenta is the organ that surrounds the fetus in the uterus and allows the exchange of nutrients, blood, and…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Maternal Ecosystem \u2013 Pre and Post-Birth<\/a><\/p>

Pregnancy is a natural function of a woman\u2019s body, as is childbirth. In full-term and low-risk pregnancies, the female body…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pregnancy Stretch Marks<\/a><\/p>

Stretch marks, the lines that develop on the abdomen, as well as on other areas of the body, are a…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Postpartum Doula<\/a><\/p>

Even for the most experienced parents, bringing home a new baby means changing routines, dividing time and just trying to…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cesarean After Care<\/a><\/p>

C-Section Recovery The days following the birth of your baby, the postpartum period, can be one of the most challenging…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sex After Birth<\/a><\/p>

You just had a baby so there are many reasons you may not feel like having sex right now.\u00a0 Take…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Beyond Baby Blues: Addressing 5 Physical Changes After Childbirth<\/a><\/p>

When it is said that motherhood changes you, they are very right. Your baby now takes center stage in your…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What Is the Postpartum Period?<\/h2>

The postpartum period typically refers to the first six weeks after childbirth, though recovery often continues for several months.1<\/sup> Recovery varies depending on whether birth was vaginal or cesarean.<\/p>

During this time:<\/p>