By the third week, you may go for short drives and by the fourth week you may go shopping. It takes from six to eight weeks to get back to normal. During this time you need extra rest. You should avoid too much work, heavy lifting, and too many visitors. You may find that your feelings go up and down a lot after having the baby.
Some women become sad and cry easily.
It is easy to get frustrated if your baby is up all night, your house is a mess and you are exhausted. Try to rest more. Ask a neighbor or relative to help with the cooking or do the housework. If you tell your family how you are feeling, they may be able to help you. For your body to get back to normal, you need to eat good food.