The healing process depends on so many factors, like how active you were during pregnancy, your labor (cesarean section vs. vaginal delivery), perineal tearing, sleep, nutrition - it all plays a role! In general, the first six weeks after delivery are considered a recovery period. This is about the time that your vagina, perineum or C-section incision should be healed, and the uterus should be back to its normal size. Check with your OB-GYN or midwife about what is appropriate for you and your body.