Question 1

how can i expect to feel after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Very dependent: There is a sense of relief that the journey is over, but how you feel depends on the journey.  If  the labor lasted three hours, you'll feel shocked but great.  If you were in labor for 2 days and were ultimately delivered by c-section, you'll be exhausted.  Try to enter the delivery process with an open mind.  With few expectations other than a healthy baby, you should feel fantastic.

Question 2

how long after delivery can i go to the gym?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery and were not given any restrictions by your doctor you can go the gym whenever you like.

Question 3

shivered after delivery. a lot. why was that?

Accepted Answer

LOST your heater: Pregnancy creates another human being and the baby was a source of heat-energy.  You acclimated slowly to the growing baby so it was less noticeable. Then in short period of time that little heat source is gone and you shiver.  Adults produce 116 watts/hr (2400 kcal/day) on average, a newborn produces 19 watts/hr (116 kcal/kg/day).

Question 4

my wife refuses to go back to work after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Delivery: Firstly giver her some time to recover. If she has had ample rest - i would be concerned she has post-partum depression. Discuss this with the OB doctor.

Question 5

if a woman dies a couple of weeks after delivery could it be related?

Accepted Answer

Postpartum death: There are quite a few reasons for a woman to die even a few weeks after child birth.

Question 6

is it possible to have complications from hellp 7 months after delivery?

Accepted Answer

No HELPP: No, the condition is unrelated to pregnancy but may still be a serious problem and you should have a checkup with your obgyn.

Question 7

can i masturbate after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Suggest you wait until ur no longer tender.

Question 8

hw  to lose weight after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Losing weight: To lose weight, get ur resting metabolism rate done(weight loss centers do this). This determines the total number of calories you need to lose 1-2lbs/week. Decreasing 500cal/day will give you a 1lb wt loss in 1wk; drink water (1/2 your body weight), eat small meals about 150-200cal 2-4x/(depending on your metabolism rate) and 500cal/meal at night: lean protein/veggies; avoid carbs, .

Question 9

why will i need my rest after delivery?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding: You lose blood after the delivery and so you will need to rest to regain some strength.  Also breastfeeding is physically demanding so getting as much rest as possible is very important.

Question 10

how fast can you start menstruating after delivery?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Most have their first menstrual cycle 2-6 weeks after a delivery this can vary widely from person to person. The first period is often lighter or heavier, shorter or longer than usual.  It is important to begin birth control to avoid an  unplanned pregnancy.

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