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What to expect postpartum.

There are many things that new mums don’t expect after having a baby. Below are listed a few of them.

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis – Pain at the base of the thumbs. Partly caused by all the new positions you’re involved in with baby. Try to rest the sore hand(s) as much as possible by doing things like changing your feeding position.
Hair Loss – Remember how when you were pregnant your hair seemed to increase? Well now that hair is going to go away. Don’t be surprised to find yourself waking to more hair than usual on the pillow.
Incontinence - Since the same muscles you use to goto the toilet are the ones you use to push out a baby, these muscles can be quite stretched. Don’t forget your Kegel Exercises!
Vaginal/Uterus pain – If you had stitches you may have a lot of pain urinating. Two tips – apply salt water (normal table salt in water) to the stitches and lean forward (touch the floor if you have to!) while urinating. A lot of the pain you experience after the birth is due to the uterus contracting and your body going back to the original shape, so it will lessen with time.