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Your First Week Post PregnancyWhat you may feel

You may still experience strong , and sometimes, painful uterine contractions when you breast feed.
It is normal for your breasts to be full, engorged, sensitive and to leak
Your bottom may still be sore if you had a natural birth
Your muscles may still be sore and stiff
Should you develop a fever, call your doctor.
If you should develop any red streaks or hard spots on your breasts call your doctor
If your bleeding gets heavier or if you should pass any blood clots, call your doctor

What you should do

Rest! As much as you can, when you can.
It is normal to cry after your pregnancy
Ask your mother or a close friend for help
Make your first appointment to see your health care provider
Make your 6 week post partum appointment
Have your baby added to your Health care policy
Involve your partner in the daily routine of caring for your baby.
BABY'S FIRST YEAR!!!

Our Baby's First year section gives a detailed breakdown of your baby's development, week by week. It covers useful and informative information such as:

Your baby development milestones
Advice and tips on feeding baby
A Guide to Caring for your baby
Health issues which your baby may experience
And much much more.

Be Sure To Read Our Section On Baby's First Year!

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