Initial post partum recovery can take about six weeks. For the body to completely recover from a birth about 18 months. You can read my articles on post natal recovery on Babychakra. The best way to reduce weight and tone post delivery is regular exercise and eating healthy. Avoid sugary and high fat foods.

depends on whether you've got stitches or any other complications. my iron levels went down. my stitches were alright, took 6 weeks to heal. due to epidural, my right leg was partially numb for a few weeks. so really depends on what happens to you during delivery