Your baby this week
Your baby is almost 4 months old and the world is so interesting! Your baby can see across the room clearly now and tracks everything — the dog, the fan, your coffee cup (which they'd love to grab!). Your baby is sleeping in more predictable patterns and might even take regular naps. Your baby loves being read to — the sound of your voice reading a story is one of their favorite things. Your baby is learning so much just by being with you.
Your recovery this week
Around this time, many mothers start reconnecting with parts of themselves that felt lost in the early weeks — hobbies, friendships, physical fitness, intimacy, career ambitions. This doesn't mean you love your baby any less. It means you're integrating motherhood into your full identity rather than replacing everything else with it. Some relationships may have shifted. Some priorities are different now. That's growth, not loss.
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.
- More energy for yourself
- Shifting priorities and identity
- A steadily strengthening body
- Changing relationships
This week’s checklist
- Reconnect with a hobby or interest from before baby
- Plan regular time with your partner if applicable
- Continue strengthening your core — planks, bridges, pilates
- Consider a postnatal physiotherapy assessment if you haven't had one
- Start thinking about your goals for the next few months
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
- Relationship difficulties causing significant stress or conflict
- Continued body image distress or disordered eating patterns
- Pelvic pain during exercise or intimacy
- Any concerns about your wellbeing or baby's development
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 15 weeks postpartum?
Around 15 weeks after delivery, it is common to experience more energy for yourself, shifting priorities and identity, a steadily strengthening body, changing relationships. Every recovery is different.
What happens 15 weeks after delivery?
Around this time, many mothers start reconnecting with parts of themselves that felt lost in the early weeks — hobbies, friendships, physical fitness, intimacy, career ambitions. This doesn't mean you love your baby any less.
When should I call my doctor after delivery?
Call your doctor if you notice relationship difficulties causing significant stress or conflict, continued body image distress or disordered eating patterns, pelvic pain during exercise or intimacy, any concerns about your wellbeing or baby's development.
Last updated June 2026
References
Ovyacare’s guidance is written in-house and aligned with leading medical authorities: