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Have you ever wondered what typical labia and vaginas look like and how yours compare?
Maybe youve grabbed a mirror at some point and checked things out.
(If not, have a look!)
Is it normal for your vagina and labia to change?
Women come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their labia and vagina.
That means normal labia or a normal vagina is completely relative to you.
They may be completely hidden by the labia majora, or the bottom edge may hang below them.
Mother Nature just gave you what youve got.
No two are the same: Every vagina varies in shape and color.
Because its highly elastic, the vagina is designed to stretch and accommodate your baby during birth.
The reality is, the tissue down there is very elastic and generally remains intact.
Will my labia return to the way it was before pregnancy?
Virtually all the changes that happen to your labia during and after pregnancy are temporary.
Once you’ve given birth, your typical coloring will return as blood flow goes back to normal.
You may not even notice a difference.
Extra tissue can also result in repeated yeast infections or UTIs because of trapped moisture.
Talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
Bottom line: Healthy labia and vaginas vary vastly in size and appearance.
Rest easy knowing that yours falls somewhere in the range of normal and normal.
