https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5MCIuYqIjs
Are things harder with 2kids? How are you adjusting to life after 2 kids, what does transitioning from 1 -2 kids look like? In todays video I'm answering all

https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/your-after-baby-body-explained
Phase 2: Not pregnant, but not me (yet) Let's be clear: A flat tummy by 6 weeks postpartum is not normal. The first 3 months "is the time of restoration of muscle tone and connective tissue to

https://www.fatherly.com/life/how-i-feel-about-postpartum-body
Immediate Weakness. I felt strong, capable, and powerful going into birth. Now, 19 days postpartum, everything has turned to jelly. Recovery has made it hard for me to walk, let alone exercise. I feel defeated and eager to return to feeling like myself, but how I look doesn't faze me.

https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/postpartum/what-happens-to-your-breasts-after-breastfeeding/
Nipples, Veins, and Stretch Marks Will Lighten. During pregnancy, many people notice that as the breasts become fuller, the veins in the breasts become more visible. Stretch marks may develop as

https://www.babycenter.com/baby/postpartum-health/postpartum-recovery-timeline_40009380
Postpartum recovery timeline. Your postpartum body will recover on its own schedule following childbirth, but there's a general postpartum recovery timeline that applies to most women. Afterpains will stop in the first week, for example, and bleeding will subside during the first month. You may have breast tenderness, night sweats, and

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/post-pregnancy-body-changes
Belly Bulge. 3. Shoe Surprise. 4. Cup Size. 5. Hair Loss. When you found out you were pregnant, you knew your life was going to change forever! So much to look forward to: bringing your baby home

https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/postpartum/your-postpartum-body-what-to-expect-and-what-to-do/
Constipation that lasts three days or more. Swelling, redness (or red streaks), and pain in your breasts, accompanied by fever, which can indicate mastitis. A tender, swollen, or red area anywhere

https://www.nytimes.com/article/postpartum-body.html
Don't ignore concerning changes. Peeing a little when you sneeze, laugh or exercise is such a classic postpartum symptom that many assume it can't be fixed. Not so. It's called stress

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/postpartum
Postpartum (or postnatal) refers to the period after childbirth. Most often, the postpartum period is the first six to eight weeks after delivery, or until your body returns to its pre-pregnancy state. But the symptoms and changes that occur during the postpartum period can last far beyond eight weeks. Major body and life changes are happening

https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/your-body-after-baby-first-6-weeks
Afterbirth pains. Afterbirth pains are belly cramps you feel as your uterus (womb) shrinks back to its regular size after pregnancy. The cramps should go away in a few days. Right after you give birth, your uterus is round and hard and weighs about 2½ pounds. By about 6 weeks after birth, it weighs only 2 ounces.

https://diaryofafitmommy.com/how-i-got-my-body-back-after-baby-2/
Aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces of water and drink a glass prior to each snack and meal. You will not only look better, but you will feel the difference, too. Here's a free 30 day water challenge to help get you there! Take a multi-vitamin & fish oil.

https://www.vogue.com/article/embracing-your-body-after-baby-how-to-dress-when-youre-postpartum
One writer's approach to fashion and motherhood. And yet, I want to shop.Between the pandemic and the pregnancy, I have invested a record low into my wardrobe over the past year, channeling all

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a26239050/postpartum-guide/
If you fully deflate the breast, your body will keep making milk at that time. Your breasts can get backed up. Leftover milk can gum up the ducts that channel milk to the nipple, causing a tender

https://www.todaysparent.com/baby/postpartum-care/mind-blowing-ways-your-body-changes-after-giving-birth/
Symptoms can include insomnia, anxiety, rapid heart rate, fatigue, weight loss and irritability (one to four months after birth) or fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin and depression (four to eight months after birth). Your doctor can monitor your thyroid levels with blood tests and prescribe medication if necessary.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/pregnancy/post-partum-what-to-expect-in-the-6-weeks-after-delivery/
Exactly. I feel like those ab muscles, they never really go back together as much as you want. So yeah, quit looking at Instagram. I think everyone needs to stop the snapback photos and just be more supportive. I really love this trend of people posting realistic photos of what your body actually looks like after birth.

https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/postpartum-symptoms-from-real-moms
Pro tip: Both hormonal changes and postpartum depression can be at the root of a minimal appetite after giving birth. If your appetite doesn't bounce back within a week of giving birth, consult

https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/after-birth/your-body-after-birth
Bleeding. You'll bleed from your vagina after giving birth vaginally or by c-section, which will be quite heavy at first. This will carry on for a few weeks and will gradually turn a brownish colour and decrease until it finally stops. Use maternity pads for the first 6 weeks after birth.

https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/looking-after-your-body
Every woman will have a unique recovery after having a baby. The type of labour and birth you had will influence how you adjust and your body recovers in the postpartum period. In general, it takes about 6 weeks for your body to return to its pre-pregnancy state. If there were pregnancy or birth complications, recovery may take longer.

https://www.health.com/condition/pregnancy/body-changes-post-pregnancy
4. Foot Size and Structure Change. You might end up with a permanent change in shoe size. During pregnancy, your arches can fall while your feet's lengths increase. After you give birth, the

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13778475-what-happens-when-you-stop-breastfeeding/
Appetite and Weight Changes. Bottom Line. From sore nipples to achy upper-body muscles, low libido and intense hunger, your body goes through many changes while breast or chestfeeding. And just as your body underwent major changes to produce milk, it must also shift gears when your lactation journey comes to an end.

https://lolalykke.com/blogs/mamahood-manuals/expert-answers-how-long-does-it-take-to-fully-recover-after-pregnancy
After giving birth, big physical changes take place in a woman`s body. Right after delivery the womb starts shrinking and goes back to its original size around six weeks postpartum. This allows the internal organs to find their own places again and will also ease your breathing as the lungs get more space.

https://my.vanderbilthealth.com/a-guide-to-postpartum-care-and-recovery/
Breastfeeding support. If you choose to breastfeed your baby, a support group may be of benefit — whether you're new to breastfeeding or are in the process of breastfeeding your second, third or fourth child. A breastfeeding support group covers a range of topics, including latching, pumping, breastfeeding supplies, milk storage, traveling, weaning and more.

https://www.thebump.com/a/body-after-baby
From stretch marks to surgical scars to wider feet, these moms get real about how their bodies changed after having a baby. "My midsection is slightly fatter and saggier, but pretty much the same." — hollyboe94. "My breasts suffered some stretch marks but that's to be expected with a barely-A cup!" — yoniandjoey79.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BabyBumps/comments/3506d8/a_real_postpartum_body_a_blog_with_photos_of_the/
It's a big blog post with photos of this lady's postpartum body 1 day after, 2 days after, 2 weeks after birth (etc). She also includes a link to her birth story here: She talks about what your tummy feels like, postpartum bleeding, breastfeeding (and lack thereof), wanting to quit motherhood and all the rest.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-narrative-nurse-practitioner/202406/i-wish-i-knew-about-postpartum-ocd-when-it-happened-to
Thirty-three years ago, I had my firstborn and knew nothing about something terrible happening to me. Postpartum disorders had not yet made it into the DSM, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual