The body endures a lot through 9 months of pregnancy. Finally you deliver and when you think it’s all over, the demand of being a new moms starts having a toll on you. Your body also faces significant changes after delivery of your baby. During this postpartum period, your body begins to heal from delivery of your baby, re-gains it’s strength and you begin to get your pre-pregnancy body back. Women may however experience a variety of postpartum  problems, some more serious than others.

Common postpartum problems

 
Some of the common postpartum problems include the following :

• postpartum hemorrhage which is excessive bleeding after delivery
• postpartum infections including uterine, bladder and kidney infections
• perineal pain
• hemorrhoids
• constipation
• vaginal discharge
• urinary and fecal incontinence
• hair loss
• breastfeeding problems such as clogged  ducts, mastitis or swollen breast
• little or no interest in sex or discomfort during intercourse
• baby blues or postpartum depression
• difficulty getting your pre – pregnancy body back
• backache due to weakened abdominal muscles after carrying your baby for 9 months

 
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