What if the uterus does not recover?

For pregnant women after childbirth, the body is quite weak, so among some pregnant women after childbirth, most people will choose to stay in confinement after childbirth, because during the confinement period, our uterus can be repaired, which has a certain conditioning and helpful effect on our body. Therefore, many people want to know some good ways to restore the uterus. Let us now learn about what to do if the uterus has not recovered well.

1. Symptoms of poor uterine recovery

The prolonged duration of bloody lochia is the most obvious feature of poor uterine recovery. Generally speaking, lochia will be discharged within three weeks after delivery, but if the lochia persists, it is likely a signal from the uterus. At this time, mothers will often experience back pain and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, and some will even experience severe pain in the lower abdomen. If it is caused by retained placenta, the lochia will not only last longer, but the amount of blood will also increase significantly. At this time, the lochia is often turbid or accompanied by a foul odor.

2. Tips for Uterine Recovery

1. Urinate in time. During the delivery process, bladder pressure, mucosal congestion, decreased muscle tension, perineal wound pain, and unfamiliarity with urinating in bed can all easily lead to urinary retention, which can cause the bladder to swell, hinder uterine contraction, and cause postpartum hemorrhage or cystitis. Therefore, you cannot hold your urine and must excrete it as quickly as possible.

2. Get out of bed and move around. Although the mother's body is still relatively weak after giving birth and she needs to stay in bed, she cannot stay in bed too long. Try to get out of bed and move around the next day. This will help restore your physiological functions and strength, and help the uterus recover and discharge lochia.

3. Continue breastfeeding. After delivery, you should breastfeed your baby and stimulate your nipples in time, which can help the uterus contract. The baby's frequent sucking and frequent reflex stimulation will speed up the recovery of the uterus. Mothers who are not breastfeeding can also stimulate their nipples by massaging their breasts or applying hot compresses to their breasts.

4. Massage the uterus. Regularly massaging the fundus of the uterus in the early postpartum period can stimulate the uterine muscles to contract, which is also a way to stimulate recovery.

It is worth mentioning that the speed of uterine recovery is related to the mother's age, number of births, overall health status, length of labor, difficulty of delivery, and whether or not she is breastfeeding. Therefore, you cannot act too hastily. During the uterine recovery phase, you should pay attention to personal hygiene, change your underwear frequently, and expose it to the sun in time to play a sterilization role.