The first few days after the delivery will be tiring and
uncomfortable for you especially if are caring for your
baby all by yourself. Try and get as much rest as possible
and don't use the time when your baby sleeps to catch up on
unfinished chores. Your midwife will visit you at home for
as long as she thinks it necessary (usually 4-5 times in
the first 10 days after delivery). Once you are discharged
from her care, you can approach your GP for any worries or
concerns you may have.
Following is a list of discomforts and
issues faced by most women after delivery and ways to
deal with them: