Your baby this week
Your baby is 3 months old! Your baby can hold their head steady, reaches for toys on purpose, babbles and coos in 'conversation' with you, and sleeps longer stretches at night. Your baby might even roll over soon! Your baby recognizes the people they love and lights up when they see you. You're your baby's favorite person in the whole world. The adventure is just beginning!
Your recovery this week
You've made it through the 'fourth trimester' — the first 12 weeks postpartum. This is a significant milestone. Many doctors recommend a comprehensive postpartum follow-up around 12 weeks — not just the single 6-week check-up. If you haven't had a follow-up since week 6, consider scheduling one. Many moms report feeling more like themselves again around this time. Your body continues to heal and strengthen. If you're returning to work, the transition can be emotional — guilt, relief, anxiety are all normal. Whether you're staying home or going back, what matters is that your baby has a loving parent. That's you.
Common symptoms this week
Every recovery is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all. Be gentle with yourself.
- Continued healing and strengthening
- Feeling more like yourself
- Mixed feelings about work
- Steadier energy
This week’s checklist
- Celebrate the 3-month milestone — you've survived the hardest part
- Schedule a comprehensive 12-week postpartum check-up
- Schedule baby's 3-month check-up
- Consider when/if to transition baby to their own sleep space
- Evaluate your emotional health — PPD can still develop
What’s normal this week
Most of what you’re feeling is your body healing exactly as it should — the everyday aches and changes don’t need a call. The signs below are the rare exceptions: noticing one doesn’t mean something’s wrong, just that it’s worth a quick check.
When to call your doctor
- Any new or returning mood symptoms
- Physical symptoms that haven't resolved (pain, incontinence, bleeding)
- Concerns about baby's growth or development
- Difficulty with breastfeeding or milk supply changes
This guide offers general information for typical postpartum recovery and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always follow your doctor’s guidance for you and your baby.
Frequently asked questions
What is normal 12 weeks postpartum?
Around 12 weeks after delivery, it is common to experience continued healing and strengthening, feeling more like yourself, mixed feelings about work, steadier energy. Every recovery is different.
What happens 12 weeks after delivery?
You've made it through the 'fourth trimester' — the first 12 weeks postpartum. This is a significant milestone.
When should I call my doctor after delivery?
Call your doctor if you notice any new or returning mood symptoms; physical symptoms that haven't resolved (pain, incontinence, bleeding); concerns about baby's growth or development; difficulty with breastfeeding or milk supply changes.
Last updated June 2026
References
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