Recovery Times
With each delivery I think I will remember how long it took me to recover the last time I delivered, but I realized that every time I would find myself asking my husband, “how long will it be until ______ feels better?” Even though it probably varies for everyone, I started tracking for myself how long my recover was in certain areas – it’s good to have a light at the end of the tunnel! I thought I’d share this so you could have some idea of what to expect.
| Breast | |||
| Nipple Soreness from sucking | 5-6 days | ||
| Engorgement | 3-4 days | ||
| Stomach | |||
| Loose Stomach (not full but at least flat) | 5-6 days | ||
| Cramping (with wrap on) | Hardly noticeable | ||
| Wearing the wrap | 1 month | ||
| Arm | |||
| Hepatitis and Tetanus shot | 4 days | ||
| I.V. tenderness | 1-2 days | ||
| Vaginal and Behind | |||
| Tenderness/Swollen | 5-6 days | ||
| Stitches | 2-3 weeks | ||
| Bleeding | about 1 month | ||
| Hemroids | 7 days | ||
| Muscle and back | |||
| Epidural tenderness | 1-3 days | ||
| General aches and pains | 1-2 days | ||