Feeling after normal delievery

Every woman has her own experience of a vaginal birth (normal delivery). You may feel alert and happy and physically, mentally and emotionally satisfied. Or you may feel bruised and battered or dazed and exhausted. You may even feel anything between these two extremes! Even though you might have had labour complications, a difficult birth or a tear, you're still relieved that you have a healthy baby. Just before your baby was born, your womb was about 10 times to 20 times bigger than it was before you became pregnant. Your uterus is now shrinking to its original size.

The pains can sometimes be more intense if you’ve had twins or triplets or more than one pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will give you a painkiller that is safe to take if you're breastfeeding. It's a good idea to take it easy over the next few days and weeks. Look after your post-labour aches and pains, begin breastfeeding, and spend time getting to know and love your baby.