Will vaginal delivery make the vagina bigger?

Every mother and child is a relationship of life and death. Giving birth means new life and the continuation of life for every woman. Every mother is great. Because when a mother nurtures a new life, she not only has to endure the pain of pregnancy and childbirth, but also has to bear the responsibilities of raising and accompanying the child, and this process will greatly affect the mother's body and mind. For example, the pain during normal childbirth is level 10 labor pains, so will this make the woman's vagina larger?

Will vaginal birth make the vagina bigger?

During childbirth, the fetal head enters the pelvis, squeezing the muscles and fascia of the pelvic floor and related supporting structures, and the various ligaments supporting the uterus are also greatly stretched. Especially when the labor process is slow and unsmooth, due to the long-term squeezing of the fetal head, coupled with the assistance of forceps or fetal head absorbers, etc., the muscles and fascia of the pelvic floor are often torn, and the related supporting ligaments become loose.

For mothers who give birth naturally, since the fetus is delivered through the vagina, the diameter of the baby's head is usually about 10 cm. That is, the vagina will expand to 10 cm during delivery (the normal vaginal diameter is 2.5 cm). After being squeezed by the born child, the vagina expands significantly, the muscles and hymen scars are completely destroyed, and the elasticity is significantly reduced. However, the vagina of the mother who gave birth vaginally will change, and there will be different degrees of vaginal relaxation. But it does not mean that natural childbirth is the culprit for vaginal relaxation, because when the mother is in labor, the pelvic muscles and ligaments will be fully stretched to prepare the birth canal for the baby's birth. Therefore, even mothers who have undergone cesarean section will have vaginal relaxation.

Care of wounds after normal delivery

Natural childbirth usually leaves vaginal lacerations or wounds left by episiotomy. Natural childbirth has fewer postpartum complications and recovers faster than caesarean section. Usually the pain disappears in about 1 to 2 weeks. Although the operation is very small, the wound is located at the intersection of the urethra, vaginal opening and anus, and due to some special circumstances after delivery, it is very easy for the wound to not heal, so special attention should be paid to nursing. Prevent vulvar infection.

1. Change sanitary pads frequently to avoid getting them wet. It will be difficult for the wound to heal if it is soaked in a wet sanitary pad.

2. Rinse the perineum frequently with warm water every day, especially after each bowel movement, wipe the vulva with Sanisol disinfectant cotton balls. Do not wipe from back to front, but from front to back to prevent the perineal incision from splitting after the stitches are removed.

3. Get out of bed and move around early after delivery, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink more fish soup, pig's trotter soup and other soups, and avoid spicy food to keep bowel movements smooth.

4. When constipation occurs, do not breathe in or force it. You can use a suppository to help relieve constipation.

5. Avoid squatting or doing any strenuous movements within a few days after the stitches are removed. For example, when defecating, you should first contract the perineum and buttocks before sitting on the toilet. Holding your breath and exerting force is often the cause of perineal wound rupture.

6. When sitting, the center of gravity of the body should be tilted to the right to prevent the wound from being compressed and the incision epidermis from being dislocated.

7. Avoid falling or excessive abduction of the thigh, as this may cause the wound to reopen.