Giving birth is an emotional and tiring experience and your hormone levels will change significantly in the first few days after giving birth. You may experience the baby blues, but this usually only lasts a few days.

If you've been diagnosed with postpartum depression, finding a treatment that eases the symptoms of depression is important for the health of you and your baby.

During the first three months of life (fourth trimester), babies undergo a major transition – from the warmth, security and solitude of the womb to a world of sensory stimulation and new relationships. At this time, their adaptation to the outside world depends largely on the help of their parents.

Whether your labor is fast or slow, 2 hours or 2 days, for normal births, doctors will require you to stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours to monitor the health of both mother and baby after birth. After giving birth, your body needs a few weeks to fully recover.

After giving birth, a woman’s body will have to face significant changes. Knowing the common problems after giving birth will help you better prepare to face the physical and mental changes after pregnancy.