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# More contractions to push placenta out

From [Dilation and Stages of Labor](https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor)  
By [Nalanda Robson (@nalandar)](https://listium.com/@nalandar)

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Published 17 August 2017 · Updated 17 August 2017

Category: productivity

- Dilation: -
- Stages: After birth
- Cervical Dilation Size: -
- Image: -
- What to do: -
- Contractions: Takes 10 mins - 1 hr.
- Supporting Person(s): -
- AFTER BIRTH:
  > 1)  Due to hormonal changes you'll feel very shaky and jittery. 
  > A reaction to anesthesia and endorphin release. 
  > 
  > 2) Stitches or episiotomies. 
  > For minor vaginal tearing, you'll need stitches. You won't feel the stitches if you have had an epidural. 
  > If not, your midwife will give you a shot to numb your vagina. 
  > 
  > 3) Doctors and nurses will press your belly and massage your uterus to help shrink it down to normal size. Every 15 minutes for the first 2 hrs after delivery. This can be very painful if you didn't have epidural. 
  > 
  > 4) You will lose large amounts of blood during postpartum. You'll continue to bleed from 4 - 6 weeks after delivery. 
  > 
  > 5) Vagina swelling. 
  > Use ice packs to help numb the discomfort and bring swelling down. This is more common with first time mums. 
  > 
  > 6) If you had a C-section, you'll be bedridden>
  > Staying in bed for at least 12- 24 hrs. 
  > Legs and spinal chord becomes too weak for walking. 
  > 
  > 
  > 7) Don't be surprised if your baby is not interested in breastfeeding. Don't push the baby to breastfeed. Just hold the baby close to the nipple. Skin contact is important.