A recent TikTok video has sparked a candid discussion about a little-known postpartum symptom that has left many women shocked and appalled. In the video, user Sarah Biggers-Stewart described the distinct smell associated with being postpartum as a ‘carcass rotting on a spring day.’ This revelation came as a surprise to TikTok user Abigail, who was quick to express her shock and disbelief at this unexpected aspect of the postpartum journey.

Sarah likened the postpartum smell to a combination of the coppery, bloody scent of a period, an earthy smell, and a kind of sweet rotting smell. She candidly admitted that nobody had warned her about this aspect of postpartum, and the smell lingered for weeks, making her bathroom visits an unpleasant experience for both her and her husband.

Abigail, in response to the video, expressed her astonishment at the revelation, emphasizing that while most women are familiar with the smell of a period, the postpartum odor represents a whole new level of discomfort. She also highlighted the disturbing comment from another mother who claimed that the smell is ‘completely normal.’

The TikTok video, which has garnered over 2.9 million views, has sparked a wave of comments from individuals sharing their own experiences. Some mothers expressed disbelief, stating that they did not experience this particular symptom, while others recounted their struggles with the postpartum smell, with one mother revealing that it lasted for eight weeks after childbirth.

This candid discussion on TikTok has shed light on a lesser-known postpartum symptom, prompting mothers to share their experiences and warnings about this unexpected aspect of the postpartum journey.