Recovery in the postpartum period

July 21, 2012

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There is nothing particularly surprising in the fact that the postpartum period is sometimes called the fourth trimester pregnancy . Memories of child-bearing is still so fresh in the memory of a young mother, and the body has " turned "Backwards. Is its global restructuring, which is called the recovery of women after childbirth.

Postpartum

Start postpartum period   the woman decided to count the time that the last born. This period ends only when completely restored all systems and organs, has been changed in the period of gestation. The postpartum period is divided into early stage   (the first hours after the onset of the child) and Late Stage   (until complete recovery). At an early stage the young mother is in the delivery room, as in the very first hours after birth often have a variety of complications. Therefore it is extremely important medical supervision.

Late postpartum period - the time during which the female body has a great experience stress . Therefore, at this time it should take care not only of a small child, but also gave birth to his woman. After all, she is now badly needed rest, sleep, good nutrition, as well as psychological support to all close friends.

In the very first days after the baby is born, a woman is going through global changes of his own consciousness. She learns to recognize itself as a mother, is tuned to the fact that now her life has changed dramatically. In addition, on the shoulders of a young mother lies important mission - to make decisions about the little man. All these changes will eventually become common and familiar, but now in the process of recovery after childbirth, they directly affect the overall condition of the woman. It is important to overcome these difficulties in the first weeks. For this very need help loved ones - especially her husband, who with his wife has to go through the process of emotional recovery.

Early stage postpartum period

Immediately after the child's birth and subsequent doctors perform inspection of the placenta and produce all the necessary procedures for the care of women in childbirth. Perform a thorough examination of the placenta and the placenta to ensure that the whole process was normal and the uterus has left no tracks. If you find the delay of the placenta in the uterus or in the case of certain injuries Women spend some additional procedures. Sometimes it is advisable to conduct ultrasound examination of the uterus after a while.

After the generic process is completely ended, to the crotch and abdomen maternity put a hot water bottle with ice. This procedure stimulates uterine contractions and restore it to its former dimensions. In addition, under the influence of cold stops bleeding. Keep the heating pad should be no more than 20 minutes.

After delivery   the woman should be sure to urinate. This action is sometimes quite problematic, since only the woman has given birth spasm of the sphincter of the bladder   or atonic bladder . Initially, one should try to bring the process of urination reflex, for example, you can listen to the sound of running water, tune into the process mentally. In the absence of bleeding suit and a warm heating pad on the area above the pubis. If still nothing happens, the woman put the catheter or use drugs. Once the process of voiding recovered should drink more to replenish the water balance.

But women who have given birth several times after birth sometimes suffer from manifestations Incontinence as a result of bladder atony. This phenomenon is characteristic of those who were stretched and have lost muscle tone of the pelvic floor. In this case, experts advise every day several times to perform Kegel exercises.

After returning to the hospital ward newly-mother should be very careful to take all actions as severe weakness persists after birth, and a large loss of blood. Recovery after childbirth - the process smooth and gradual, so women should be prepared for the fact that in the early days of her manifest dizziness, fainting. Therefore, you need to get out of bed very gently, slowly and quietly. No need to hurry when walking. Even if the mother suddenly heard the baby crying, the "reactive" to rush to it is not necessary: ​​it is better not to make a fuss, talk to the child sweetly, sing it. After all, the baby already recognizes the voice of her mother.

In the first days and nights after the birth optimal posture for sleep will pose on his stomach. If the state of health allows, a day or two after birth can start small workout. First, they can be done lying down, for example, raise their hands make light footwork. Every day, these exercises can be done more intense. One should not forget about breathing exercises - they not only can help to bring the body in tone, but also to improve overall health.

Late stage postpartum period

The postpartum period is characterized by the appearance of vaginal discharge, which are called lohiyami . Immediately after the birth of a baby are reminiscent of isolation heavy menstruation . They present a distinctive rotten odor that disappears after a while. But if such release have the smell of rot, which gradually increases, it indicates about specific issues, in particular, on the development of infection. Therefore, in this case a woman should go to the doctor.

Initially lochia look like spotting, later they become brownish. Around the fourth week after birth such isolation are scarce and disappear.

In post-partum woman should use pads until the lochia is not completely disappear. Equally important are regular hygienic procedures: to be as often as possible to take a shower at the same time, trying to wash the genitals just outside.

In the first days after birth increases a woman's breast, colostrum begins to form, and then - milk. At this time, active process of uterine contractions: in the first week postpartum uterus is reduced by half, and the uterus is completely reduced by the 6-8 weeks after birth. This is called the process of involution of the uterus, which directly depends on how the nervous, endocrine system of women, the general state of her body, as well as a number of other factors. In the process of formation breast-feeding   active in the body secretes hormones Oxytocin . This occurs during the stimulation of the nipple baby. The consequence of the impact of this hormone is not only the stimulation of lactation, but also more active contractions of the uterus.

The woman has a baby, the uterus weighs about '75 A few days after the birth a woman can feel a certain heaviness and tension in the uterus.

All changes that occur immediately after childbirth in the female body, are very serious, so they need a lot of time and a lot of effort.

The pain after childbirth

Pain in the abdomen after delivery lasted for several days, after which they gradually subside. If the pain is manifested as a consequence of active contractions of the uterus, especially intense, the woman should take a position in which it would be most convenient. You can lie down and put a pillow under the belly and in the sitting position is best to lean forward slightly. If you are not very pleasant sensations occur while feeding your baby, you should try a few poses to subsequently select the optimum. The easiest way in the forms of pain to feed the child in a supine position, on side or half-sitting.

In addition to pain, which provokes uterine contractions, the woman often suffers from muscle soreness, which have been actively involved in the birth process. If very sore abdominal muscles, you can make a warming massage, which helps to relax the muscles. In this case, also effective breathing exercises that used a woman in childbirth.

Women who during childbirth have been exposed episiotomy (conducting dissection crotch) may also suffer from pain in the joints areas. It is important that the seams were always clean and dry. So after returning home, a woman must handle them carefully. In this case, it is recommended to wash the genitals decoction of herbs - chamomile, eucalyptus, calendula.

But if the pain does not stop, and in places of joints appears odor and pus, you should immediately consult your doctor. Women should be careful getting out of bed, walk, do physical work. The first three months, while continuing recovery after childbirth, a woman is forbidden to lift weights.

Even if the scars heal properly, then later the scars still remain. To soften them, you can massage the perineum, using different oils. Sitz baths with herbs and positive impact on the scars, softening them. Already mentioned earlier Kegel exercises also need to perform regularly to tone back muscles of the vagina.

Diseases in the recovery period after childbirth

The postpartum period is often exacerbated in women hemorrhoids . Basically veins of the lower intestine department occurs even during childbearing. This is due to the strong pressure of the uterus on the pelvic floor, and the increased blood flow.

If the disease progresses, it is necessary to consult a doctor. In addition, it is important to pay attention to food: in the diet appropriate to introduce a lot of foods rich in fiber. Sitz baths with medicinal herbs can also help alleviate the condition. For their preparation, you can use herbs nettle, clover, leaf alder or buy at the pharmacy a special collection of herbs.

Another disease that can lie in wait for the woman in the postpartum period - it postpartum depression   After the baby is finally born, the mood of the woman becomes a joyful and upbeat .  However, post-partum period is characterized by the so-called mood swings, which can develop into a state of postnatal depression .  Doctors claim that the frequent changes in mood after childbirth - is characteristic of the state for the period when the body is so great changes occur .  But if, after coming home from the hospital the young mother drops a whole load of problems for the care of the baby, besides she is breastfeeding and simultaneously trying to restore its own shape, such efforts can lead to burnout and, as a consequence, to a depressive state .  Therefore it is extremely important that all the daily chores of a young mother shared her home helpers, and the woman was able to at least a little rest and relaxation .  Then recovery will take delivery without the unpleasant symptoms of depression .

How to facilitate recovery in the postpartum period?

To complete this step as painless as possible, a woman should, above all, to avoid too much exhaustion and fatigue. It is important to treat as their own closely, despite the fact that all the time devoted to the child. Walking with a child - a reason to stay in the open air, which is very helpful for women who gave birth recently. However, in the first week, when the mother is still quite weak, walk you can replace the baby sleeping on the balcony and spend this time on your own vacation.

A young mother is recommended to drink herbal teas that help improve lactation and at the same time beneficial to the recovery process of the body. In particular, it is possible to prepare a drink from the flowers and fruits of hawthorn, birch leaves, blackberry, raspberry, rose hips, lemon balm herb and mint, motherwort . All these herbs help to overcome the nervous excitement, stimulate the cardiovascular system.

Equally important is a balanced diet, using a sufficient number of proteins . vitamins . carbohydrates . In addition, young mothers recommended the adoption of a contrast shower, bath of herbal tinctures, aromatherapy with essential oils. However, selection of the essential oil, which can also be added to the bath, it is necessary to study the contraindications of each.

But if the recovery is slow after birth, and the woman is constantly feel overwhelmed, depressed, tense, the best step in this case would be a consultation with a psychologist.

Regaining your figure after childbirth

Fat accumulation has every woman has recently given birth a baby. Indeed, in the period of gestation baby fat layer has a protective function, and in the future provide a normal process of breastfeeding. After childbirth extra kilos sometimes become the subject of considerable frustration for the young mother. To return to the old form, you just need to follow some recommendations. First of all, a great way to bring the body back to normal is breastfeeding. In the process of feeding the uterus contracts much more intense, and the fat consumed in the course of formation of breast milk. If the right to eat, not to exceed the permissible number of calories and not abusing sweet and fatty foods, the process of losing weight is quite intense. The dish should be consumed a lot of vitamins, trace elements.

But active playing sports exercises can begin no earlier than one month after birth. If during delivery were observed certain complications, the physical exertion needed to wait longer. In the first week, you can only perform simple exercises. At the end of the month can be practiced intensively: the most suitable for young mothers will be dancing, yoga, simple fitness program developed by the trainer. You can engage in sports and in the home, while the child sleeps. Initially, enough to train two times a week for 30-40 minutes later, the amount of training can be increased. It is important that the weight is not decreased rapidly, but gradually: in a week should take no more than 500 grams of weight.

But if a young mother involved in sports, not overeating, and weight is not reduced, it is a chance to consult an endocrinologist.