Anal tearing pain after defecation

Many pregnant women choose to give birth naturally, because compared with caesarean section, natural birth can make the mother's body recover faster, and the baby will be relatively stronger. However, there are still many mothers who feel very uncomfortable in their bodies after choosing a natural birth, just like many people have experienced the situation of having a bowel movement after giving birth. So what should I do if my anus hurts after a bowel movement after a natural birth?

What should I do if my anus hurts after a bowel movement?

It is believed that the mother's anus was torn due to excessive force during delivery or the fetus was too large. Patients with this condition are advised not to exert too much force when defecating during the recovery period. If it is too dry, use a suppository. It is best to drink more stool water a few days after giving birth, eat more vegetables and fruits, do not eat too much dry food, eat more liquid food, and gently massage the abdomen every day, so that the tearing pain will not be too strong during defecation.

It is normal to have bowel movements a few days after giving birth.

Pregnant women may have slow intestinal motility, difficulty defecating, and even constipation after giving birth due to their weak constitution. Most of them will defecate within 3-7 days, which is normal within this range. It is recommended to eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, and exercise moderately. Long-term bed rest will aggravate the symptoms of constipation. Drink more warm water or brown sugar ginger water.

Therefore, mothers who choose natural childbirth should pay special attention to their healthy diet during the confinement period. Don't eat too much greasy or indigestible food just for the sake of food supplement. These are not conducive to postpartum recovery and will affect their bowel movements. At the right time, you should also exercise appropriately according to your physical condition, which is also very beneficial to your body.