Postpartum Week 11: Recovery & Adjustment

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Postpartum week 11 — physical recovery, emotional changes, and what's normal.

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Postpartum recovery takes time. Be patient with yourself — your body just did something extraordinary.

Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, reach out to your pediatrician. Worrying about your baby means you care — that is a good thing.