You've completed your first week!
Two weeks down! Your body is continuing to heal, and you're likely feeling slightly more like yourself. Baby blues should be starting to improve, and you may notice your energy stabilizing (even if it's still low).
Week 2 Focus: Gentle Progression
What's Changing This Week
Physical:
- Incision is less tender; lochia becomes lighter in color and flow
- You can walk 5-10 minutes, twice daily
- Begin gentle Kegel exercises (5-10 reps, 3-4x daily)
- Nursing becomes more comfortable
- Energy levels remain low but may stabilize
Emotional:
- Baby blues should start improving—if not, reach out to your provider
- Develop confidence in baby care routines
- Feel more emotionally stable day-to-day
- Process sleep deprivation effects on mood
- Practice self-compassion during difficult moments
Your Baby:
Baby should regain birth weight by 2 weeks and is more alert during 30-45 minute wake windows. Feeding patterns become slightly more predictable.
New This Week:
Add gentle stretching for arms, neck, and legs. Continue simple feeding/sleep tracking. Take daily 15-minute showers without rushing.
Continue Daily Blood Pressure Monitoring
You're still in the critical window (days 3-10 are highest risk). Keep logging your BP and watch for severe headache, vision changes, or upper belly pain.
Contact your provider if BP ≥140/90 | Go to ER if BP ≥160/110
Log your BPRecommended Reading for This Week
Your Complete 6-Week Activity Plan
Week-by-week progression of safe activities and exercises through your 6-week checkup.
Access Plan →Managing Clogged Ducts
How to recognize, treat, and prevent clogged milk ducts to keep nursing comfortable.
Get Tips →Postpartum Depression: Beyond Baby Blues
Understanding the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, and when to seek help.
Learn More →Seek Emergency Care If
Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad hourly), fever over 100.4°F, severe incision pain with redness/pus, chest pain, trouble breathing, or severe headache with vision changes.
We're Here to Help
Need support or have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.
"Progress, not perfection. You're building confidence in baby care routines and feeling more emotionally stable day-to-day. That's huge."