After giving birth, it might take time for you and your body to adjust to life with a baby. Read about how to look after yourself. Your body after birth articles Show All Showing 13 articles Your post-pregnancy body questions answered Fertility and contraception after birth Bleeding after birth: 10 things you need to know Postnatal exercise: how soon can I start again after a baby? What happens at your 6-week check-up 10 truths: leaking urine in pregnancy and after birth Feeling good after birth What will happen to your breasts after birth? Your experiences: pelvic organ prolapse after birth Your experiences: having a third degree tear during birth Traumatic birth and post-traumatic stress disorder Maternity bras and nursing bras: what you need to know Checklist for your 6-week postnatal check-up