Postpartum Uterus Changes: What to Expect After Childbirth

Question
I had my daughter a little over a month ago and 4 days after she was born my stomach was gone and completely flat and I was back to my original weight. I am 24 and had her a month early so I didn't think that was too weird but now in the last couple of days I noticed I have a little bit of a belly again and it feels like my uterus re-expanded. When I push on my stomach its feels like I can feel my uterus and its swelled back up and when I push on it and let go it pops back out. The only think I can relate it to is like if my tummy were a big rubber ball and when u put pressure on the ball and let go it pops back to shape. Is this weird, abnormal, or mean something?  

Answer
Dear Lindsey

This is an unusual complaint. Although you may find many obstetricians would say forget about it...i always believe in patients' words. They are the only ones who can judge their norms.

Therefore my advise would be to seek complete physical examination. It can be something so simple..ur muscles have not healed completely or an umbilical or para umbilical hernia. The only way to find out is examination. Sorry for not being able to help further.

Good Luck