Your baby this week
Your baby is getting so coordinated! Your baby can grab things and bring them right to their mouth on purpose now, and loves rattles, crinkly toys, and anything to chew on. Your baby is getting really good at rolling and is starting to prop up on their forearms during tummy time. Your baby squeals with delight when you play peek-a-boo. Your baby's personality is really shining through — you can see who they're becoming.
Your recovery this week
By now many mothers have established new daily patterns — even if they look nothing like what you imagined. If you've returned to work, the dual identity of professional and parent is complex. If you're home full-time, the intensity of round-the-clock caregiving is its own challenge. Neither path is easier. Both deserve respect. Your hair loss should be slowing down. Your core is rebuilding. You're doing this.
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.
- Hair loss starting to slow
- A rebuilding core
- Juggling new daily routines
- Ongoing tiredness
This week’s checklist
- Baby's 14-week vaccinations due: DPT-3, OPV-3, Rotavirus-3, PCV-3, fIPV-2, Hepatitis B-3
- Review your exercise routine — are you challenging yourself enough?
- Plan baby-proofing basics as baby becomes more mobile
- Maintain social connections — mom friends, family, partner time
- If breastfeeding, consider building a freezer stash if returning to work
- Schedule time for activities that bring you joy — not just baby-related tasks
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
- New onset of mood symptoms (PPD can appear late)
- Persistent back pain or abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
- Difficulty with work-life balance causing significant distress
- Baby seems to be losing skills or regressing developmentally
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 14 weeks postpartum?
Around 14 weeks after delivery, it is common to experience hair loss starting to slow, a rebuilding core, juggling new daily routines, ongoing tiredness. Every recovery is different.
What happens 14 weeks after delivery?
By now many mothers have established new daily patterns — even if they look nothing like what you imagined. If you've returned to work, the dual identity of professional and parent is complex.
When should I call my doctor after delivery?
Call your doctor if you notice new onset of mood symptoms (PPD can appear late), persistent back pain or abdominal separation (diastasis recti), difficulty with work-life balance causing significant distress, baby seems to be losing skills or regressing developmentally.
Last updated June 2026
References
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