Overview

Calculate key postpartum recovery milestones and timelines based on your delivery date. Provides recovery timelines for vaginal and cesarean delivery, postpartum checkup schedules, and exercise resumption guidance. Recovery rates vary by individual, so always follow your doctor's instructions.

Formula

Key postpartum recovery milestones:
- Lochia discharge: approximately 4–6 weeks
- Uterine involution: approximately 6 weeks
- Perineal wound healing: approximately 2–4 weeks
- Cesarean incision recovery: approximately 6–8 weeks
- Postpartum checkup: approximately 6 weeks after delivery
- Return to daily activities: vaginal ~4–6 weeks, cesarean ~6–8 weeks
- Exercise resumption: light walking after 1–2 weeks, full exercise after 6–8 weeks (with doctor's approval)

How to Use

1. 1Enter your delivery date.
2. 2Select the delivery type (vaginal / cesarean).
3. 3Indicate whether you are breastfeeding.
4. 4Click the 'Calculate' button.
5. 5Key recovery milestones, postpartum checkup date, and recommended exercise timeline are displayed.

Tips

• ✔During the postpartum period (first 6 weeks), adequate rest and nutrition are most important.
• ✔Postpartum blues are very common (~70–80%); if lasting more than 2 weeks, seek professional help for possible postpartum depression.
• ✔Seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden heavy bleeding, fever (38°C/100.4°F or higher), or foul-smelling lochia.
• ✔Kegel exercises can aid recovery and may be started early with your doctor's approval.
• ✔This calculator provides general guidelines; individual recovery may vary.

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