After giving birth, a woman's body changes quite a bit. Her hormones go up and down, her sleep patterns change, and she feels more stressed. It's like being on a roller coaster ride ? sometimes it's exciting and rewarding, but other times it's tough.

On top of that, returning to everyday life also poses its challenges, especially when it comes to her menstrual cycle after giving birth. Will it be early" Late" Lighter or heavier than before"

This can leave you with many questions, but rest assured, we have the answers. We asked Dr. Zachary Ferraro, OB-GYN (MD, Ph.D.), to shed light on various postpartum period concerns, including the reasons why the first period after baby is longer than seven days, how the postpartum period differs from a regular period, and the impact of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding on your menstrual cycle. Why is my first period after baby longer than 7 days" Is it different from my regular period"
Every woman's menstrual cycle is different. Some may experience heavy and painful periods, while others may have a lighter and shorter flow. However, it's important to note that your postpartum period differs from a pre-pregnancy cycle, as a 2021 article published by the UT Southwestern Medical Center states that a postpartum period tends to be much heavier and lasts up to two to three weeks following vaginal birth or cesarean section (C-section) delivery.

According to Dr. Ferraro, this is due to the presence of lochia, a co...