Day 5
Week 1 Postpartum

Day 5: The First Check-up

Physical Recovery

🩹 Your Healing Body

Postpartum Bleeding (Lochia)

Serosa: Brownish and lighter flow.

Typical Pain Level

Low: Stitches may start to itch (a sign of healing).

Key Milestones Today
  • First pediatrician visit
  • Weight check for baby
Emotional Landscape

🧠 The Hormonal Shift

Hormones: Hormones are leveling out slightly but still volatile.

Mood Check: Anxiety about baby's weight or health is common today.

Baby Connection

👶 Baby's World

Baby's weight should begin to stabilize after the initial 7-10% birth weight loss.

Daily Rituals

✨ Practical Support

  • Pack the diaper bag the night before the appointment.
  • Write down 3 questions for the pediatrician so you don't forget.
  • Eat a protein-rich breakfast.

⚠️ Red Flag Symptoms

  • Baby seems excessively yellow (jaundice)
  • Baby is not having enough wet diapers