Causes of urinary incontinence after vaginal delivery

For many women who give birth naturally, the fetus squeezes their vagina, which can easily affect their urethra and cause urinary incontinence after a normal birth. They feel like they can't hold their urine, or even don't feel anything when they go to the toilet. So what should you do if you encounter this phenomenon?

"Postpartum urinary incontinence" is really related to normal delivery!

Our country has conducted a study to explore the impact of pregnancy and delivery mode and different obstetric factors related to delivery on the incidence of postpartum urinary incontinence. To analyze the relationship between different delivery methods and postpartum urinary incontinence, and to explore the obstetric factors related to the incidence of urinary incontinence.

The conclusion is as follows:

1. 51 (13.86%) of the 368 pregnant women experienced urinary incontinence at least once within 42 days after delivery;

2. The incidence of urinary incontinence in cesarean section, vaginal delivery, and forceps delivery were 4.22%, 19.34%, and 42.86%, respectively. There were significant differences between forceps delivery and the other two groups. The incidence of postpartum urinary incontinence in the vaginal delivery group was also significantly higher than that in the cesarean section group.

3. Cesarean section has a significant protective effect and can significantly reduce the incidence of urinary incontinence within 42 days after delivery;

4. Postpartum urinary incontinence is mostly mild. Strengthening pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy and after delivery can prevent and treat postpartum urinary incontinence.

Even if patients with moderate or severe conditions are "embarrassed", they should see a doctor!

The main symptoms of postpartum urinary incontinence include: urine involuntarily flows out of the urethra when abdominal pressure increases, such as when coughing, sneezing, crying or laughing, climbing stairs or lifting heavy objects. In severe cases, it can occur when standing upright or walking. Not accompanied by symptoms of frequent urination or urgency.

Urinary incontinence can be divided into 4 levels according to its severity:

In the article, we learned about urinary incontinence after normal delivery. Many mothers have encountered this situation. They still need to slowly adjust their bodies. If necessary, they need to go to the hospital for examination. This phenomenon is caused by their usual physical weakness, and they need to let their bodies recover as soon as possible.