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Diane Thomas, RN, is a postpartum nurse at a regional hospital, where she has cared for families following routine and surgical births for 24 years. She leads the unit’s discharge classes and writes about postpartum health for Biology Insights. Thomas earned her nursing degree from Indiana State University.

How Many Stitches for a 4th Degree Tear?
When Should You Poop After Giving Birth?
When Can I Shave After Giving Birth With Stitches?
When Will My C-Section Incision Stop Hurting?
How Long Should You Wear Compression Socks Postpartum?
When Does C-Section Pain Peak? What to Expect
When Do Postpartum Cramps Stop and What to Expect?
How Long Do You Have to Wait to Shave After Giving Birth?
Why Is My C-Section Scar Red?
When Can I Start Doing Household Work After Delivery?
Why Can’t You Use Tampons After a C-Section?
When Do Perineal Stitches Stop Hurting?
When Does the Placenta Scab Fall Off?
When Can I Carry My Baby in a Carrier After a C-Section?
How to Know If You’re Ovulating Postpartum
How to Pee After Giving Birth With Stitches
How to Perform a Uterine Massage After Birth
Is Swelling Normal After a C-Section?
How Long Should You Avoid Stairs After Birth?
How to Properly Wash Your Vagina After Birth
When Can I Lift a Car Seat After Birth?
Is Queefing Normal After Birth?
When Can You Start Smoking After Giving Birth?
How Long Does It Take for Milk to Come In After a C-Section?
The Do’s and Don’ts of C-Section Recovery
Why Does My Belly Button Hurt After Giving Birth?
When Can I Lift a Car Seat After a C-Section?
When Can I Baby Wear After a C-Section?
When Can I Wear a Waist Trainer After a C-Section?
When Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol After a C-Section?