In childbirth, women's uterus will be damaged to a certain extent, so after childbirth, we must have a good rest and do a good job in the recovery of the uterus, so how can the postpartum uterus recover best? What kind of exercise can we do to restore the uterus quickly?
How to recover uterus after childbirth
1. Urinate in time after delivery
Postpartum to timely micturition, so as not to make the bladder bloated or often in bloated state.
2. Long term lying position should be avoided in puerperium
After 6-8 hours of postpartum, the puerpera can sit up after the elimination of fatigue, and can get out of bed the next day to exercise, which is conducive to the recovery of physical function and physical strength of the body, and helps the recovery of the uterus and the discharge of lochia. When lying in bed, try to take the position of lying on the left or right as much as possible, avoid lying on the back, so as to prevent the uterus from leaning backward. If the uterus has already bent backward, it should be corrected by lying on the knee and chest.
3. Breastfeeding after delivery
Breastfeeding is not only very conducive to the growth and development of the baby, but also the sucking stimulation of the baby will reflexively cause uterine contraction, thus promoting the recovery of the uterus.
4. Pay attention to pudendal hygiene
Postpartum should pay attention to pudendal health, so as not to cause reproductive tract inflammation, further affect the recovery of the uterus.
5. Do more exercises conducive to uterine recovery
① Abdominal exercises
Lie flat on the bed, knees bent, hands on the abdomen. Shrink the hips, press the back toward the bed, then relax, and repeat many times.
② Crotch pull
Lying on your back, one leg is bent, the other leg is extended and flexed, that is, the heel is forced forward to make the leg stretch, and then retract to shorten the leg. Be careful not to bend your knees or bend your back.
③ Sit up
Lie on your back with your knees bent, arms flat on your thighs, and lift your head and shoulders so that your hands touch your knees.
④ Step practice
After lying on your back, stretch your feet forward, or lift them up and down.
⑤ Catwalk practice
Both hands are on the ground with knees, the back is straight and the hands are perpendicular to the shoulders. Curl up one leg forward so that the knee touches the forehead, then straighten the leg back and up, raise your head and extend the neck, and pay attention to form a straight line from head to heel, keep it for a few seconds, and put it down. Then do the other side alternately.
How to judge whether the uterus is recovered
1. If the uterus recovers well, the bottom of the uterus just after birth can be touched from the navel. For about two weeks, the uterus cannot be touched unless it has a fibroid.
2. The color of postpartum lochia is from bright red, dark red, dark black to light red, and finally colorless. However, if the uterus is excessively retroflexed, the postpartum lochia will not be easily discharged, which will affect the recovery of the uterus.
Note: if the diagnosis of retroflexion of uterus is confirmed, chest and knee position should be performed twice a day for 15-20 minutes.