Recovering from a vaginal birth

We often forget that there are many areas of our bodies physically that need to heal after birth, not to mention the emotional and physiological changes of giving birth that we need to adjust to. It is really important that you prioritise yourself and your baby in the first few weeks following birth. During birth the perineum stretches to make room for the baby to be born. The perineum is the area of skin between the opening of the vagina and the anus. Leaning forwards while passing urine can also reduce the stinging as the urine is less likely to be in contact with the tender area.