What is postnatal or postpartum period?

Natal means birth. Postnatal means after birth. Postpartum is same as Postnatal.

For a vaginal delivery, six week duration is known as 'postnatal period'. For a caesarean section, it is extended to eight weeks.

During postnatal period, the body starts to recover to pre-pregnancy state including hormonal changes and womb. Hormonal changes cause 'baby blues' depression among half the population. Mother should not engage in any dieting, exercise, or sexual activity during this time period.

The newborn infant gets accustomed to living outside the womb.

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