# E95: Realistic Recovery After Birth

An episode of [Growing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1651577229), 5 Aug 2025, 1 h 02 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/bfc0bf24/podcast/play/106465636/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-5%2Feb679059-f12f-56c9-e079-5baf4afff166.mp3

Welcome back to Growing! This week, we break down the first 24 hours, the first week, and the so famous "Six Week Check" with an honest lens - from bleeding and stitches to night sweats and low libido. Whether you’re a first-time mum or preparing for your second or third, this episode is a warm hug and a gentle truth bomb. You are not broken, you are recovering. We talk about: • What’s actually normal postpartum • Bleeding, bladder and body changes in the early days • Why rest isn’t optional - it’s essential • The truth about the 6-week postpartum check-up • The myth of bouncing back This is your permission slip to honour how you feel that day, week or month - not what’s expected on an arbitrary timeline. You might also find these episodes helpful in preparing for your birth - plus so many more in our back catalogue Vaginal Birth Non-Negotiables Caesarean Birth Non-Negotiables Postnatal Stay Join us on instagram @growingthepodcast and please share this with a pregnant friend so she gets the space she needs to go slow should she want to.

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