What to do about constipation after giving birth? Introduction to postpartum constipation management methods

Women are relatively weak after giving birth, may not have a good appetite, digestion will also decline, many women will have constipation after giving birth, constipation is very uncomfortable, if it is breastfeeding may also affect the baby, so usually need to be conditioned, what to do with postpartum constipation?How to manage postpartum constipation?

1. Causes of postpartum constipation

After childbirth, due to the relaxation of abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles, abdominal pressure decreases, and the mother is weak, unable to rely on abdominal pressure to assist in bowel movements. In addition, the mother is bedridden all day long, with reduced activity, weakened intestinal peristalsis, and it is difficult to defecate. secondlyparturitionEating less, lacking crude fiber in the postpartum diet, and fear of perineal wound pain can also cause constipation.

2. What to do if you have constipation after giving birth

(1) Appropriate activities

After giving birth, the mother should turn over frequently, move appropriately, and generally sit up 6-8 hours after giving birth, or change the sleeping position more, and massage clockwise around the navel with her hands; On the second day, go to the ground and walk back and forth indoors so that you don't get tired. For patients with no complications for cesarean section, they can sit up on the second day after delivery, and after 3-5 days, they can get out of bed and walk around according to their recovery. It is beneficial for intestinal peristalsis and lochia discharge.

(2) Adjust your diet

1. Drink a glass of honey water every morning. Drink 100 ml of light salt water before going to bed to increase the moisture of the digestive tract, promote intestinal peristalsis, and facilitate stool excretion. Drink two cups of yogurt a day.

2. Increase gas-producing food: promote intestinal peristalsis and facilitate bowel movements; Such as onions, radish, garlic sprouts, etc.

3. Eating fruits with high pectin content, such as apples, bananas, pears, citrus, etc., can soften the stool and reduce symptoms.

4. Eat more fiber-rich foods such as yams, coarse grains, celery and other green leafy vegetables.

(3) Effective levator ani exercises

Perform anal contraction exercises every night, mainly exercise levator ani muscles and pelvic floor muscles to promote blood return in the anus. If you stick to it for a period of time, the effective rate of constipation treatment can reach 70%. Vaginal delivery can be started from the second day after delivery. The specific method is: like enduring stool, lift the anus up, then relax, then lift it up again, lift it up and loosen it, and repeat. Continue to contract for about 10 seconds, then relax for another 10 seconds, and repeat 15 times.

(4) Topical drug treatment

After giving birth, it is generally not advisable to take medication to avoid affecting the baby through breast milk. If the constipation is severe and cannot be relieved by self-regulation, under the guidance of a doctor, the anus can be inserted into the anus to lubricate and laxative.

3. Simple therapy

(1) Sesame walnut paste

Ingredients: 60 grams each of black sesame seeds, walnut kernels and honey.

Method: Mash the sesame seeds and walnut kernels, add water to cook, pour in honey, and take it in 2 times for 1 day.

Efficacy: Lubricate the intestines and facilitate stool.

(2) Sweet potato porridge

Ingredients: 500 grams of sweet potatoes.

Method: Peel the sweet potato, cut it into pieces, put it in a pot, add water, boil it, add a small amount of sugar to taste, and eat it before going to bed.

Efficacy: Nourishing the spleen and invigorating qi, widening the intestines and laxative.

(3) Abdominal massage

Lie on your back on the bed, bend your knees, rub your hands together, place your left hand flat on your navel, place your right hand on the back of your left hand, and rub it clockwise with your navel as the center. Do this 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes each time.

(4) Suction and push defecation method

Put your hands on your abdomen, contract your abdominal muscles, flatten your stomach and widen your waist, this is called suctioning"; Then do the opposite and push the abdominal muscles towards the palm, which is called pushing"; After doing 10 suction and pushing, finally do a long push (3-5 seconds). When doing this, relax your pelvic floor muscles.

4. What should I do if I have postpartum constipation and bleeding?

Postpartum constipation has symptoms of bleeding, which is already very serious.It can not only induce anorectal diseases and increase the amount of toxins in the intestines, but also cause bloating, obesity and deformation, and the appearance of pigmentation, rough skin, acne, etc.

When there is postpartum constipation and bleeding, the first thing to do is to go to the hospital for a good examination to determine what causes the constipation and bleeding, and prescribe the right medicine.