Your baby this week
Your baby is one month old! Your baby is starting to lift their head a tiny bit during tummy time, and can follow your face when you move slowly side to side. The hands are still mostly in fists, but sometimes your baby grabs onto your finger and holds tight. Your baby is sleeping a lot, but the awake times are getting a little longer. Your baby loves hearing you sing — even if you think you can't carry a tune.
Your recovery this week
You've made it through the first month — that's a real milestone. Your lochia should be nearly gone or very light. Breastfeeding may be feeling more natural now, though supply dips and growth spurts can still throw you off. Your body is slowly healing from the inside. Important: your first postpartum ovulation can occur as early as 45 days after birth, so think about contraception before your 6-week check-up if you're sexually active. Emotionally, you may swing between deep love and quiet exhaustion. Both are part of the journey. You're allowed to feel it all.
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.
- Lochia nearly gone
- Milk supply dips and spurts
- Swings between joy and exhaustion
- Possible early return of ovulation
This week’s checklist
- Celebrate the 1-month milestone — you made it
- Schedule or attend the 1-month paediatrician visit
- Think about contraception — ovulation can return as early as 45 days postpartum
- Check in with yourself — how are YOU really feeling?
- Start a simple routine — feeding, nap, activity, repeat
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
- Baby blues lasting beyond 3–4 weeks (may be postpartum depression)
- Ongoing heavy bleeding or return of bright red blood
- Fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms
- Difficulty bonding with baby or feeling emotionally numb
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 4 weeks postpartum?
Around 4 weeks after delivery, it is common to experience lochia nearly gone, milk supply dips and spurts, swings between joy and exhaustion, possible early return of ovulation. Every recovery is different.
What happens 4 weeks after delivery?
You've made it through the first month — that's a real milestone. Your lochia should be nearly gone or very light.
When should I call my doctor after delivery?
Call your doctor if you notice baby blues lasting beyond 3–4 weeks (may be postpartum depression); ongoing heavy bleeding or return of bright red blood; fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms; difficulty bonding with baby or feeling emotionally numb.
Last updated June 2026
References
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