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Fourth Stage: Recovery

Recovery begins during the first 2-3 hours after delivery. During this time, the uterus contracts here and there, pushing out what’s left inside and reestablishing muscle tone.

These contractions are hastened by breastfeeding, which stimulates the production of the hormone oxytocin. During this time, you may experience:

Tremors and chills
Discomfort from pain, episiotomy, tears, or hemorrhoids
Weakness and dizziness, especially while standing up
Difficulty urinating due to swelling in the genital area
When you can, you may take a warm shower and then rest while recovering from the stress of labor and childbirth. You can also start breastfeeding as needed. Keeping skin-to-skin contact with the baby is the best way to help the baby learn to breastfeed and keep them warm and calm.

Your partner can also use skin-to-skin contact to help keep the baby warm if you don’t feel up to it. Your baby will also be cared for or monitored during this time by a neonatologist.

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