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After birth - week by week

Here we have compiled information about the first 12 weeks after birth. These texts have been produced by midwife Karin Norrbrink in collaboration with physiotherapist Johanna Linnell.
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Week 9

At this point, many women ask themselves if it’s time to get more physically active. Pelvic floor ex...
May 27, 2021
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Week 5

The healing continues and the lochia has probably lessened in volume. If you’re still in pain or nee...
May 27, 2021
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Week 10

How do you feel about the delivery? Sometimes we need a little time to land in the experience and so...
May 27, 2021
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Week 3

By now, most of the swelling or pain will have subsided. You can go for a walk as long as it feels g...
May 27, 2021
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Week 6

During a pregnancy, your blood volume increases by about two liters (two quarts). After six weeks, t...
May 27, 2021
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Week 7

It’s OK if you haven’t started doing Kegel exercises yet, but now is a good time to start doing them...
May 27, 2021
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Week 12

It’s now been three months and the so-called immediate healing phase is over. You might feel like yo...
May 27, 2021
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Week 11

Slow and steady postpartum weight loss is healthy. Losing weight too quickly can affect your general...
May 27, 2021
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Week 8

You will have had your checkup at the midwife clinic after about eight weeks. This checkup includes ...
May 27, 2021
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Week 4

Bleeding is still normal, but the bleeding should steadily lessen and change color, from fresh blood...
May 27, 2021
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Week 2

The lochia has now changed color to a dark red or brown since the blood will now coagulate. This is ...
May 27, 2021
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Week 1

An overwhelming period awaits over the next few days. You and your body need to land after the pregn...
May 27, 2021