Your baby this week
Your baby is 2 months old! Your baby is holding their head up much better now. Your baby has discovered their hands and stares at them like they're the most fascinating thing ever. Your baby is smiling on purpose now, especially when they see your face, and is making more sounds — 'ah', 'ooh', and little squeals. Your baby might even giggle soon! The 2-month vaccinations are coming up — hold their hand through it.
Your recovery this week
Two months in and you're finding your stride. Your body is healing well — most stitches have fully dissolved, C-section scars are maturing, and your uterus is back to its pre-pregnancy size. Energy levels may still fluctuate, especially if sleep is fragmented. Hair loss can feel alarming, but it's temporary — your body is shedding the extra hair pregnancy hormones held onto. You are stronger than you were last month. Trust that.
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.
- Fluctuating energy levels
- Temporary hair loss
- A maturing C-section scar
- Fragmented sleep
This week’s checklist
- Ensure baby's 6-week vaccinations are completed if not already done
- PPD screening may happen at baby's 2-month well-visit — be open about your feelings
- Gradually increase exercise intensity if comfortable
- Establish a bedtime routine for baby — it helps long-term sleep
- Continue iron-rich meals if you were anemic during pregnancy
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
- Exercise causes pelvic heaviness or pressure (possible prolapse)
- Continued pain at C-section scar or perineal tear site
- Feelings of rage, panic attacks, or intrusive thoughts
- Baby seems unusually floppy, stiff, or unresponsive
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 8 weeks postpartum?
Around 8 weeks after delivery, it is common to experience fluctuating energy levels, temporary hair loss, a maturing C-section scar, fragmented sleep. Every recovery is different.
What happens 8 weeks after delivery?
Two months in and you're finding your stride. Your body is healing well — most stitches have fully dissolved, C-section scars are maturing, and your uterus is back to its pre-pregnancy size.
When should I call my doctor after delivery?
Call your doctor if you notice exercise causes pelvic heaviness or pressure (possible prolapse); continued pain at C-section scar or perineal tear site; feelings of rage, panic attacks, or intrusive thoughts; baby seems unusually floppy, stiff, or unresponsive.
Last updated June 2026
References
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