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Physical changes in the mother immediately
after birth
Immediately after birth, you will enter a stage known as nifaas;
this stage lasts for approximately 40 days, during which the
mother goes through a number of physiological changes which,
by the end of this stage, lead to the body of the woman and her
reproductive organs going back to their pre-­‐pregnancy state.
These changes include the following:
Slight increase in body temperature
This is something natural that results from the great muscular
effort expended during birth, especially for mothers who are
giving birth for the first time. This heightened temperature
usually lasts for twenty-­‐four hours; if it lasts longer than that,
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there may be some vascular congestion in the breasts or blood in
the uterus as a result of the uterus not being properly cleaned
out, or it may be the result of puerperal fever (also known as
puerperal infection).
Slower than normal heartbeat
This is also something natural that happens after birth and lasts
for approximately two or three days. But if the heartbeat
becomes more rapid after giving birth, that may be the result of a
haemorrhage or heart disease. So if there is a rise in the heart
rate, you have to consult your obstetrician.
Difficulty in urinating and defecating
These problems may be the result of soreness following the birth
or stitches in the case of an episiotomy or tear, which may make
urination somewhat painful, or it may be the result of the
muscles of the urethra becoming looser due to pressure of the
foetus on this area before and during childbirth. With regard to
wounds and small tears, they will heal quickly.