Taking care of yourself in the weeks following childbirth

After giving birth, it’s normal that you would need to recover physically and emotionally for a few weeks. The time this takes varies from woman to woman. This fact sheet offers advice on how to look after yourself in the first few weeks after your delivery.

Home care , Pregnancy and childbirth

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The content of this Health Sheet in no way replaces the recommendations and diagnoses made, or treatment suggested by your health professional.

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