Day 10
Week 2 Postpartum

Day 10: Birth Weight Benchmark

Physical Recovery

🩹 Your Healing Body

Postpartum Bleeding (Lochia)

Alba: Spotting only.

Typical Pain Level

Minimal.

Key Milestones Today
  • Uterus is now almost entirely behind the pubic bone
  • Incision (if C-section) should be fully closed
Emotional Landscape

🧠 The Hormonal Shift

Hormones: Thyroid levels may fluctuate; watch for extreme fatigue.

Mood Check: Pride in baby's growth—this is a big milestone for many parents.

Baby Connection

👶 Baby's World

Ideally, baby has returned to their birth weight by today.

Daily Rituals

✨ Practical Support

  • If baby hasn't hit birth weight, don't panic—talk to your pediatrician about a feeding plan.
  • Take a photo of baby today to compare with birth photos.
  • Change your bedding—fresh sheets can feel like a luxury.

⚠️ Red Flag Symptoms

  • Baby is lethargic or difficult to wake for feeds
  • Fewer than 6 wet diapers in 24 hours