1, how long will it take to return to normal?
It usually takes 6-8 weeks for pregnant women to recover all organs (except breasts) after birth.
Whether it is a natural delivery or a caesarean section, the body is in a relatively weak state after delivery. At this time, it is generally necessary to sit on the moon. The normal puerperal period is generally 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, the reproductive system basically recovered to the non-pregnant state.
2, physical recovery schedule
Uterus: 4-6 weeks
From pregnancy to delivery, the uterus has undergone the greatest changes. By the end of pregnancy, the weight of the uterus has reached 15 times of the usual, and the capacity has reached more than 500 times before pregnancy.
After delivery, the uterus began to contract violently. Within 2-3 days, the top of the uterus is just in the position of the navel, or under the navel 1-2 cm. After one week, the weight of the uterus will be reduced to half of that at birth, and after two weeks, it will completely contract into the pelvis. After 4-6 weeks, its weight will return to the level before pregnancy.
Wound: 4-6 weeks
For a new mother who has had a lateral episiotomy, usually a small wound will not hurt in 3-4 days. As long as there is no infection, the wound will heal in about 4 weeks. For a new mother who has a caesarean section, because of the wide range of surgical wounds, although the stitches can be removed 5-7 days after operation, it takes about 4-6 weeks to fully recover.
Female private parts: 3 weeks
After delivery, the wall of female private parts is relaxed, the muscle tension is decreased, the cavity of female private parts is enlarged, the mucosa and surrounding tissues of female private parts are edematous, and the mucosal folds of female private parts are reduced or even disappeared due to excessive stretching. After about 3 weeks, mucosal folds reappeared, muscle tension gradually recovered, and the cavity of female private parts gradually narrowed, but the tension did not return to the pre-pregnancy level. Therefore, postpartum new mothers can strengthen the recovery of elasticity through some exercises and promote the tightening of female private parts.
Menstruation: the recovery time is related to whether or not to breastfeed.
The onset of postpartum menstruation is related to whether breast-feeding, the length of breast-feeding time, the maternal age and the recovery ability of ovarian function. Generally speaking, for women who are not breast-fed, menstruation generally resumes at 6- 10 weeks after delivery, and ovulation resumes at about 10 weeks after delivery on average. Breast-fed new mothers have delayed menstruation, and some have not had menstrual cramps during the puerperium. Ovulation usually resumes 4-6 months after delivery, and those who resume menstruation later after delivery often ovulate before the first menstrual cramp, so contraception should be done well.
3. How to recuperate the body
(1) Appropriate tonic
Proper tonic for pregnant women is very helpful for physical recovery. You can eat more foods that warm qi and blood and warm kidneys, such as mutton, chicken, beef, pig kidney, carp, shrimp, longan, eggs, ginger and so on. With ginger, rice wine, sesame oil, brown sugar and other seasonings, it can not only keep out the cold and warm the body, but also promote blood circulation, dredge collaterals, tonify the kidney and strengthen the body.
(2) Take a full rest for 42 days
The most important thing for confinement is rest. After giving birth, you should rest for more than 40 days to help your body recover. Family members had better not let the parturient go out, do not let her do housework, do not let the parturient be too tired, share the task of taking care of the baby more, and avoid heavy physical labor within 6 weeks after delivery to prevent uterine prolapse.
(3) Pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene
After delivery, women's physiological laws will change, and their immunity will decrease. When they enter lochia, they will have blood flow similar to menstruation. Therefore, they should pay attention to their cleanliness and hygiene, wash their vulva with warm water every day, and change sanitary napkins frequently to prevent infection.
(4) Avoid sexual life
It is best to stop the life of husband and wife within two months after delivery, because childbirth has more or less influence on the uterus and female private parts. It's best to give your body two months to recover before having sex.
4. Preventive measures
About 6-8 weeks after delivery, you should take your baby to a nearby hospital for a health check-up. Check the uterine contraction and position of the parturient, as well as the recovery of the whole body organs and tissues. At the same time, it is necessary to check the baby's development and feeding situation in order to find abnormalities and treat them in time.
5. Postpartum massage breast enhancement
If there is slight breast ptosis after delivery, local massage can be used to improve the phenomenon of breast ptosis, mainly rubbing, shaking, rubbing and pressing. The specific method is as follows:
1, using massage breast enhancement method, we gently touch our right breast with our left hand and our left breast with our right hand for 3 minutes. Massage techniques can be twisted, vertical or horizontal, or alternatively.
2. After bathing, massage while the body is slightly hot. Spread your fingers, put your hands on the bottom of one breast, and slowly push them to the nipple from the bottom. Repeat for more than 30 times. Then wrap the whole breast with both hands, take the nipple as the center, and massage the wreath clockwise from the bottom of the breast, repeating for more than 30 times.
3. Put your hands on the outside of the breast, press the tiger's mouth upwards, lift the breast from the inside out with the tiger's mouth, and then lift it all the way to one side of the breast and let go. This action is repeated 15 to 25 times.