Ob-Gyn Answers Most Commonly Asked Questions About Postpartum - What to Expect

(Disclaimer: This video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.)
Dr. Karla Maguire, an ob-gyn at UT Health Austin, answers the most commonly searched questions about postpartum, or what's commonly referred to as the "fourth trimester".
Karla Maguire, MD, MPH, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist in Women’s Health, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, and a part of UT Health Austin’s Pregnancy Loss Management care team. Additionally, Dr. Maguire is an associate professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health.
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00:00 Intro
00:19 How often should I follow up with my healthcare provider after giving birth?
00:44 What happens to my body after childbirth?
01:30 What are ways to ease pain and discomfort after childbirth?
02:13 When can I begin exercising again?
03:03 When will the bleeding stop, and how much bleeding is too much?
03:43 When will my normal menstrual period begin again?
04:22 How long should I wait before having sex?
04:40 What should I do to prevent post delivery infection?
05:33 How common is postpartum depression?
06:48 Do I need any additional vaccines after giving birth?
07:25 Outro