09/25/2025
Did you know your uterus continues to contract after you give birth?
Your body knows to do this in order to protect and minimize bleeding from the wound where your placenta came off. If you are actively bleeding or at risk of hemorrhaging, fundal massage is a very helpful intervention that is used to help the uterus to contract and to reduce bleeding. As you can clearly see in this image, it can be quite uncomfortable. I love how alert and peaceful this sweet baby girl was, just happy to finally be in her mama's arms 💕