Day 7
Week 1 Postpartum

Day 7: The One Week Milestone

Physical Recovery

🩹 Your Healing Body

Postpartum Bleeding (Lochia)

Lochia Alba transition: Light brown or yellowish-white.

Typical Pain Level

Low: Most acute birth pain has transitioned to general soreness.

Key Milestones Today
  • One week check-in (for some)
  • Uterus is now about halfway back to its pre-pregnancy size
Emotional Landscape

🧠 The Hormonal Shift

Hormones: The 'Baby Blues' should begin to lift; if not, watch closely.

Mood Check: Reflection on the first week—give yourself grace for surviving.

Baby Connection

👶 Baby's World

Umbilical cord stump is drying and may fall off soon (or already has).

Daily Rituals

✨ Practical Support

  • Clean the umbilical cord area with just water; keep it dry.
  • Celebrate surviving the first week with a special treat or meal.
  • Assess your support—do you need more help for Week 2?

⚠️ Red Flag Symptoms

  • Persistent feelings of sadness or 'detachment' from baby
  • F foul-smelling discharge