The moment you give birth and the placenta is delivered, your body undergoes rapid hormonal and physical changes, most notably the uterus begins strong contractions to prevent excessive bleeding.
Hormonal Shifts
The delivery of the placenta triggers a dramatic shift in hormone levels:
Estrogen and Progesterone Plummet: Levels of estrogen and progesterone, which were very high during pregnancy, drop sharply. This sudden decrease is a primary.
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