Postpartum Constipation: How long and how to treat time

Postpartum Constipation: How long and how to treat time -

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Most women would experience postpartum constipation, although it did not have during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids, pregnancy hormones, surgical incision and iron supplements are the main reasons for postpartum constipation, as they lead to damage to the muscles of the pelvic floor or anal sphincter during labor (1). MomJunction tells you the causes of postpartum constipation and ways to alleviate the condition.

What are the causes of postpartum constipation?

As mentioned above, this annoying discomfort is due to any of the factors taking place before, during or after pregnancy.

If You had a long work without food , or have had movements bowel during labor, or had a enema , you may suffer from constipation for a day or two. All of these conditions make the intestines empty and, therefore, cause constipation.

If you have an Caesarean section , it may take three or four days for your intestines function normally.

High levels of progesterone due to hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause chronic constipation after delivery.

The postpartum constipation time Last?

In the majority of cases, constipation will end within a few days if you take appropriate measures to deal with the problem. It all depends on the cause of your constipation and how you treat. The most important thing is to be proactive and follow the instructions properly.

How to ease constipation after delivery?

1. Diet fibers Rich:

high-fiber foods (3) may be your best defense against constipation as they help to improve bowel movements. Include foods such as whole grains and bread, beans, brown rice, fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.

Legumes, navy beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils and soybeans adding soluble fiber to your diet and help bowel movements become regular. Taking these in combination with other foods to avoid an excess of gas.

2. Consume lots of water:

The fluids can make the stool softer and easier to pass out of the body. The atmosphere in the hospital will be dry, and you will quickly get dehydrated without even realizing it. Even during lactation, often they feel thirsty, so you must use large quantities of water. Drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day. Also, drinking hot liquids right after you wake up from sleep helps to move forward normally.

3. Eat prunes or prune juice:

prunes or prune juice will help treat constipation. Also known as prunes, apricots are rich in dietary fiber with five fruits with nearly 3 g of fiber. They also contain sorbitol, a natural laxative that facilitates bowel movements. In addition, the results of a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, say that eating prunes increase the frequency of bowel movements per week, softens the stool (4)

[Read: Post Pregnancy Diet ]

4. Nuts:

set a date for each figs, raisins, dried apricots, and plums. You can launch these dried fruits with nuts to have a healthy boost of omega-3 to combat constipation.

5. Take a walk:

Take a walk, moving the body helps to move your bowels. Walking may be painful in the beginning if you are recovering from an episiotomy or C-section. So start this when you are comfortable and have short walks to make your sluggish bowels are working properly. Sitting or lying down for long periods aggravate constipation.

6. Stool softeners:

You can ask your doctor or midwife for stool softeners. These are usually prescribed when you are suffering from hemorrhoids or severe tearing the sphincter. . They work even if you're on a high dose of narcotics to relieve pain or iron supplementation for anemia

[Read: postpartum hemorrhage ]

7 . Brestfeed your child:

This can help relieve constipation. When a baby suckles, it stimulates the uterus to contract and helps in easy bowel movements.

8. Avoid processed foods:

Foods such as donuts, white bread, french fries, unripe bananas, chocolate, burgers and sausages fast food should be avoided. Also, avoid foods high in sugar and fat such as cheese, ice cream and dairy products such as aggravate or cause constipation after c-section.

9. Do not ignore the urge to move the bowels:

When you have the urge to go to the bathroom, do not hold back from going. The stool becomes harder if you wait a long time, and it will make the pain worse. Sit properly on the toilet seat and not hovering or perch on it.

A tear or a caesarean section or stitches can create a fear of more pain and refrains from passing stool. But, you should really worry about pooping

[Read: six-week postpartum checkup ]?

Does it hurt when you Poop

you should stop worrying because it does not hurt so much when you poop after delivery. The perineum, which is the area between the vagina and anus, usually become numb as the nerves in and around the vaginal tract during the working process. So, your first poop can be painful.

Once the nerves in the perineal region recover, you will start to feel the pain when you poop. And 'because the muscles of the pelvic floor and the perineum move down while you are pushing the stool.

, but the anxiety of pooping after childbirth can make bad things. When you get anxious, the back passage narrows more than open. To avoid this, get distracted by reading a book or newspaper while you are on the dresser

You can follow these steps when you go to Loo :.

Sit properly on the toilet seat and not hovering or perch on it.

Tip Toe, sitting to lift your knees higher than your hips. You can use a small chair or stool to raise your knees and place your elbows on them. It looks like a squatting position, which is ideal for bowel movements.

Now move down and sit erect until your stomach muscles start working. When you do this, you may feel that they are tightening and relaxing.

Do not worry that your points can rip when you are answering the call of nature. Fold a sanitary pad in half and place it over your points or region of the perineum. It supports your pelvic area and can give you the confidence that your points will not open.

By using the pad will stop the pelvic floor muscles and perineum to move down and relieve pain due to tearing.

Apply light pressure to stimulate the perineum a reflection and improve muscle tone in the rectal region. This pushes the stool rapidly

[Read: As for the post-partum rectal bleeding care ].

exercises that can help alleviate post-partum Constipation:

Forcing or push will not help (5), with constipation as they can cause only pain. There are some reinforcements and protruding exercises, which can go without putting any pressure on your body.
Put your hands on your stomach.

pull in tummy muscles so that your stomach flattens and widens life. E 'it is known as reinforcement.

Now push the belly out muscles in your hands and you will notice that you are making a "ugh" sound while doing this. E 'it is known as bulging.

make a dozen braces and bulges, and then finish the year with a long swelling that lasts three to five seconds.

While doing the final bulge, try relaxing the pelvic floor. You will feel the gut immediately after opening the bulge.

If this does not solve the problem, try doing a little 'more.

You can also do some pelvic floor exercises to relieve constipation

[Read: The benefits of postnatal exercises ].

laxatives to relieve constipation:

If you find no relief even after three days, you should check with your doctor. You can suggest laxatives (6) to stimulate the natural rhythm of your gastrointestinal tract. They offer short-term relief, but sometimes can lead to mild stomach cramps.

The doctor may start with a laxative liquid that you can swallow. If that does not work, after three or four days you can give a laxative suppository, which can be inserted into the bottom of

Remember :. never buy over the counter laxatives. Always go to a doctor, because your requirement will depend on whether you are breastfeeding or taking other medications.

When you should worry about constipation after childbirth?

postpartum constipation is treatable. This is not a serious complication but sometimes it's an indication of other medical conditions.

If severe constipation is associated with diarrhea, abdominal pain, or the presence of mucus or blood in the stool, you should immediately check with your doctor.

constipation can aggravate other digestive conditions such as hemorrhoids (swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus). The passage of a hard stool or straining during a bowel movement will worsen hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids are usually experienced during pregnancy, and disappear once the pelvic pressure is relieved after delivery. Although they are rare, causing extreme pain and rectal bleeding, which requires immediate medical attention. Piles or anal fissures can aggravate constipation. And 'better you should check with your doctor if you have them.

Do you know other ways to relieve constipation after pregnancy? Share your ideas in our comment section

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