What causes lower abdominal pain after cesarean section?

Caesarean section is a relatively common way of pregnancy, and after caesarean section, many pregnant women will experience pain in their lower abdomen. In fact, this situation is uterine contraction pain, and the symptoms will worsen during breastfeeding. It is a normal physiological phenomenon and usually heals itself after 3-4 days. So, what causes lower abdominal pain after cesarean section? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

Pregnant women who are in severe pain can apply hot compresses and massage their lower abdomen. However, it is necessary to rule out the possibility of remnants of the placenta and fetal membranes in the uterus. The uterine contractions caused by this reason are often severe and are often accompanied by more vaginal bleeding. If the pain is severe, please consult a doctor immediately.

Some women may not have a bowel movement for 3-5 days or even longer, which can make defecation more difficult and lead to a variety of adverse consequences such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and abdominal distension. Postpartum constipation is a problem encountered by almost all mothers. Due to the decrease in abdominal pressure after delivery, it is difficult to exert force during defecation; and some women eat less before and after delivery. If it is a caesarean section, they must fast before and after the operation; there is not a certain volume of food residue in the intestine, which is not enough to stimulate defecation; if there is a perineal laceration or episiotomy, squatting to defecate may cause pain, and the woman dare not defecate; if there is hemorrhoids during pregnancy, it will not heal immediately after delivery, and it will still be the cause of constipation; you cannot get out of bed immediately after a caesarean section, but most people are not used to lying in bed to defecate and urinate. In fact, unless the mother has other postpartum complications, the doctor requires the mother to rest in bed. Normally, you can get out of bed and urinate and defecate 24 hours after a caesarean section. To prevent postpartum constipation, mothers should increase their activity level appropriately, strengthen the training of their abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, do postpartum health exercises, eat a correct diet, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits; they can also drink a glass of honey water before going to bed. If the situation is serious, you should see a doctor.

In order to ensure that there is no anorectal disease after childbirth, experts also recommend

?Ensure indoor air circulation and keep the room temperature not too high, keeping it at around 24℃.

?The climate is dry in spring, so place a humidifier indoors to keep the indoor humidity at around 45%~50%.

?Don't take a tub bath. Use a shower, preferably running water, to rinse the vulva.

? Eat a balanced diet, get out of bed early and move around, and urinate promptly to avoid urine retention in the bladder, which can affect uterine contraction and the discharge of lochia.

?It is best to use sterilized toilet paper and sanitary napkins.

Once anorectal disease occurs, be sure to see a doctor immediately. When breastfeeding, tell your doctor that you are a breastfeeding mother so that the doctor can prescribe medication that will not affect your milk secretion.

The above is an introduction to what causes lower abdominal pain after cesarean section. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. There are many factors that cause lower abdominal pain after childbirth, which are generally normal physiological phenomena. If the possible impact of cesarean section is excluded, there is no need for expectant mothers to worry. The body is relatively weak during this period, so you must take good care of yourself.