What to Expect After a Vaginal Birth: Care, Rest & Real Talk for New Moms

You’ve done the hard work.
You’ve breathed, pushed, cried, birthed.
Now the baby is here—but your body isn’t done. Not even close.

Postpartum after a vaginal birth comes with its own aches, surprises, and quiet milestones. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, the truth is: you deserve to know what’s really normal.

You may feel sore between your legs, especially if you’ve had stitches.
There might be swelling, stinging during urination, or a heavy sensation in your pelvis. All of this is part of your body’s healing.

Bleeding—called lochia—can continue for 2 to 6 weeks.
It’s your body’s way of flushing out what’s no longer needed after birth.

And then comes the emotional wave.

Tears that arrive out of nowhere.
A strange emptiness, even with your baby in your arms.
Your hormones are rising and falling.
Your body feels unfamiliar.
Your mind may feel overstimulated and fragile.

You’re not broken. You’re just postpartum.
And you are not alone.

So, how do you care for yourself gently?

Stay hydrated, especially with warm water—it supports tissue healing and breastfeeding.
Use warm water rinses after using the toilet for relief and hygiene.
Move slowly. Rest often. If you can, lie flat for short periods to ease pressure on your pelvic floor.
Eat nourishing foods like dal, keerai, dry fruits, and ghee (in moderation)—not for weight loss, but for recovery.
Sleep in short bursts when baby sleeps. Even 20 minutes helps your body catch up.

And above all—ask for help.
Because right now, your only job is healing.

At Putchi, we design for this exact stage—when your body is sore, your breasts are leaky, and your soul craves softness.
Our high-rise postpartum underwear, feeding-friendly tops, and cloud-soft joggers are made for long days at home and even longer nights awake.
No digging seams. No itchy tags. No pressure where it already hurts.

Because comfort is care too.

So if you’re leaking, crying, or just unsure of what’s normal—please know this:

There’s no single way to recover.
There’s only your way.

And no matter how you feel—your body just did something incredible.
Putchi sees your strength—even in the quietest, most tender moments.