Mothers Guide to First 2 Years Postpartum | Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor, Breastfeeding & Recovery.

The first 2 years after delivery are one of the most ignored phases in a mother’s life. While everyone focuses on the baby, the mother’s postpartum recovery, core strength, pelvic floor health, mental health, breastfeeding journey and weight loss often get neglected. In this episode of MHB Bytes, Asheesh Grewal speaks with Dr. Aastha Dayal, Director – Gynaecology Department at CK Birla Hospital, about what every new mother should know after childbirth. We discuss the complete postpartum journey — from the first 6 weeks after delivery to the first 2 years of motherhood — and answer the most common questions new moms have about recovery, belly bulge, diastasis recti, pelvic floor weakness, urine leakage, breastfeeding, postpartum weight loss, painful intercourse, mental health and traditional Indian postpartum myths. If you are a new mother, planning pregnancy, recently delivered, breastfeeding, struggling with postpartum belly, urine leakage, back pain, weak core, pelvic floor issues or feeling emotionally overwhelmed after delivery, this conversation will help you understand what is normal, what should not be ignored, and when to seek help. In this podcast, we cover: Postpartum recovery after normal delivery and C-section Why the first 6 weeks after delivery are important Why complete postpartum recovery can take 1–2 years Common warning signs after delivery Heavy bleeding, infection, swelling and blood clot symptoms Postpartum blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis Pelvic floor health after pregnancy Urine leakage after delivery and how to treat it Diastasis recti and postpartum belly bulge Why your belly may still look pregnant after delivery Exercises to avoid after childbirth When to start postpartum exercise and weight loss Breastfeeding, milk supply, hydration and nutrition Postpartum diet and whether ghee, laddoos and ajwain actually help Painful sex after delivery and vaginal dryness When to resume sexual activity after childbirth Contraception after delivery The role of the husband and family in postpartum recovery Indian postpartum myths vs science-backed recovery advice Postpartum is not just about losing weight or “getting back in shape.” It is about helping the mother recover, rebuild strength, restore her core and pelvic floor, protect her mental health and feel like herself again. Guest: Dr. Aastha Dayal Director – Gynaecology Department CK Birla Hospital 18+ years of experience Host: Asheesh Grewal Founder, MyHealthBuddy & Omama If this video helps you, share it with a new mother, expecting mother, husband or family member who needs to understand postpartum recovery better. Subscribe to MHB Bytes for more expert-led conversations on women’s health, pregnancy, postpartum care, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. #PostpartumRecovery #NewMom #PostpartumCare #DiastasisRecti #PelvicFloor #PostpartumBelly #UrineLeakageAfterDelivery #Breastfeeding #PostpartumWeightLoss #NewMother #PregnancyRecovery #CSectionRecovery #NormalDeliveryRecovery #PostpartumDepression #WomenHealth #MHBBytes #Omama #MyHealthBuddy