After the birth of a baby, the body goes through a number of changes. This also affects the menstrual cycle. But how exactly can your period change after birth?
First of all, we want to stress that while the postpartum menstrual cycle manifests differently for every woman*, the best thing to do is to be patient and understanding of all the different changes and to be gentle with yourself. Your body has performed a true miracle, so now it's time to support it in healing and regeneration as best as possible. We also want to point out that every body is unique and that there is no "right" or "wrong" experience when it comes to periods after birth. If you are concerned about your cycle or about changes after birth in general, it is best to discuss these with your doctor.
The onset of the postpartum menstrual cycle can vary from person to person. In general, menstruation will resume after giving birth once hormone levels return to normal, which may be in the first few weeks to months after giving birth. Women* who are not breastfeeding may experience a return of periods sooner than women* who are breastfeeding. This is because the hormone prolactin, which is responsible for milk production, can also suppress ovulation.
Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to whether periods are heavier or lighter after giving birth. Every body and every menstrual cycle is different, and some menstruators report heavier periods after giving birth, while others experience the opposite. Whether you fall into one group or the other depends on individual factors such as hormonal changes and/or genetic factors. Often, the postpartum cycle is irregular until the body has fully recovered, which can lead to varying bleeding intensity and duration.
With ooia period underwear, we want to help menstruating women feel comfortable and protected. It is particularly soft and comfortable and a pleasant alternative when the body is still recovering from the strains of pregnancy and childbirth. Especially in the period after birth, inserting tampons can feel uncomfortable for some women*.
And so that you can fully focus on your new role as a mom*, we also want to take away your worries about leaks: Our period panties absorb bleeding without leaking, do not slip and thus offer gentle and reliable protection without you having to worry about changing pads or tampons.
Pain during your period is unfortunately nothing new for many menstruating women. After giving birth, some women* may experience a reduction in menstrual pain, even if they suffered from severe cramps before pregnancy.
Others will find that their period pain becomes more intense after giving birth. Hormonal changes, changes in uterine position, delayed uterine descent and other factors can affect bleeding intensity, duration, contractions and pain.
After all, your body is still recovering from the effects of pregnancy and childbirth. So please be especially gentle with yourself! Your body has been through a lot and still needs to get used to all the changes.
