Postpartum period is s stage that the mother goes through a few hours after a mother gives birth and can last for weeks. This is primarily due to the fact that her body must adjust to the physical, psychological, and emotional changes. It is important that the mother be made aware of the fact that her body needs this six week period for her reproductive tract to return to its normal state prior to her getting pregnant, so when these changes do arise she can get professional treatment immediately if she becomes overwhelmed. Physically the mother can experience pain form infections, bladder issues, hemorrhoids, painful breasts and if the mother has a cesarean birth she would need six to eight week healing time from the surgery. In addition
