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Vaginal bleeding after birth is normal. The length fo time someone bleeds varies between people, but averages around 2-3 weeks. Bleeding is usually heaviest the first few days after birth then slowly tapers off or for some just completely stops. The bleeding usually starts out bright red then tones to dark red then brown then a yellowish color. Because of the iron in the blood it can give off a metallic odor as it sits in the vagina. People who have csections have bleeding just like people who have vaginal deliveries. Vaginal bleeding is considered excessive and should be evaluated if you are fully saturating 1 pad an hour or more and/or passing orange size clots or larger.

Holding space for all of those mamas who have to postpartum without a baby in their arms.

The internal dialogue we use matters. Each word we use matters. I was interacting with a new mom this week who was two days out from her csection and she described herself as “weak” because she was having more pain than she thought she would have which was limiting her activity. STOP THE TRUCK. Back up, let’s start over. Here is the context. Dear mama, you had major abdominal surgery 2 days ago, you are up and moving and taking care of a newborn. That my friend is absolutely amazing. What your body is doing is amazing! Rephrase - my body is pretty amazing, I am up moving 2 days after major surgery with some pain that is to be expected but despite that I am taking care of my newborn!

Moms matter, the fourth trimester matters. Supporting and encouraging a mom in the fourth trimester changes the world for her, her baby, her family and our society.

👀What does it look like for a mom to be educated, encouraged and empowered in the fourth trimester?

Can we 🛑 stop the cultural belief that to be productive you must be available between the hours of 9-5 Monday through Friday.

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