The second phase, the subacute phase, begins around 24 hours after giving birth and lasts for 2 to 6 weeks. During this time, your body is still changing, but you are less likely to experience an actual medical emergency.
However, during this time, you may suffer from postpartum depression, urinary incontinence, and cardiomyopathy.
The last phase, the delayed phase, lasts from around 6 weeks to 6 months after giving birth.
“Changes during this phase are gradual and mainly consist of your muscles and tissues returning to their pre-pregnancy state.” During this phase, you may experience pelvic floor dysfunction and pain during intimacy with your partner.
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