Most women feel ready to go home from the hospital within 24 hours. Many women feel very tired after their delivery, and feel like staying in the hospital for another day. However, many insurance plans are now recommending discharge within 24 hours. If you feel too tired, or unable to go home, let your healthcare provider know. Most women stop bleeding after a vaginal delivery within 5 days.
Most women continue to bleed a little bit for at least two weeks.
If you start bleeding heavily, or have stopped and restarted, contact your healthcare provider. Women can return to work and pre-pregnancy activities within 6 weeks of delivery. True and False. Your return to work depends on you and your body. All of these questions, plus your general well-being, help determine when you can resume your routine.