12 Moms Share The Craziest Things That Happened To Their Bodies After Giving Birth

A woman’s body undergoes huge transformations all throughout the pregnancy and it has to endure even more intense stuff at the time of labor. If this is not enough, pretty bizarre things continue to happen after childbirth, catching her completely by surprise. If you are a new mom, we are sure you can relate to this. Be it the extreme sensitivity of your breasts or the unexpected hair loss, there are several crazy things that might happen to your body. However, if it is any consolation, you are not alone in this.

We, at MomJunction, decided to chat with a few moms to find out the unexpected changes that left them completely baffled. Here is what these new mommies had to say:

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1. Come Closer At Your Own Risk

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“It has only been 14 days since I gave birth to my sweet, little princess. Of course, I am happy. But, the body odor is driving me crazy. Apologies in advance to anyone who has to come near me!”- Avni

2. Those Elephant Legs

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“The swelling in my legs has left me shocked. In fact, I can give a tough competition to elephants in the ‘knees’ department right now. That is how big they are. Unbelievable!”- Shruti

3. The “Gas” Pains

“I had a Cesarean delivery, which has left me with a horrific “gas” pain in my collarbones. I had not experienced anything like this before.”- Pooja

4. The First Poop

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“I have no clue why anyone didn’t warn me about this. But, my first bowel movement after the delivery was so painful. I felt like I was giving birth all over again!”- Ishita

5. The Swelling No One Talks About

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“None of the docs or nurses told me that I might have a swelling in the perineum area. So, of course, the first time that I saw myself down there, I was completely taken aback.”- Trisha

6. The ‘Night’ Sweats

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“I used to sweat profusely throughout the night. So much so that I started keeping at least one pair of extra pajamas with me.”- Navya

7. Ravenous Hunger

“I just gave birth to my baby boy. And now, I am hungry all the time. At times, I continue to eat even as I feed him. Being a foodie, I never thought I would say this, but I am sort of tired of eating.”- Reva

8. ‘Weight’ Surprise

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“After my C-section surgery, my doc told me how I had retained a lot of water. To my utter surprise, my weight when I was leaving the hospital was the same as it was when I was stepping in.”- Zoya

9. The Tenderness There

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“My nipples were cracked because of which my breasts were paining terribly. I couldn’t stand even the water touching me. So, I ended up wearing a bikini top while showering for two weeks after the delivery.”- Alisha

10. ‘Vampire’ Scares

“When I was feeding my baby girl, the nurse observed how she had a beautiful latch. Once she was done, I looked at her and realized that she looked almost like a vampire. Turns out, that beautiful latch was actually just her biting my nipple raw.” – Kavya

11. Something Wrong Or Everything Normal

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“Everyone kept telling me how I might not be nursing my baby right if my nipples hurt. But, I have three babies and my nipples have hurt tremendously each time. So, the moment someone mentions this, it just drives me nuts.”- Jessica

12. Savior In The Form Of A Pillow

“In the first week, I faced immense difficulty sitting upright due to the tears and stitches. And, if I really needed to, I couldn’t do it without the help of my donut pillow.”- Chetna

Can you think of such a story that you would like to share with us? Please let us know in the comments section below! Happy motherhood!

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