Disclaimer: None of this is told to scare you, or upset you, but is told to prepare you so you can have an accurate idea of what to expect after you push that baby from your body.
Placenta Delivery
Your nurses will tell you that they will “gently massage” your belly and uterus to make sure it has detached as it’s supposed to, but it’s far from gentle.
All The Blood
Prepare to bleed heavily for a few weeks. Most women will wear a mesh diaper, or a very heavy pad for the first day or so, since the bleeding is so heavy.