What causes abdominal pain after childbirth?

Many women think they are free after giving birth, but in fact there are still a lot of things waiting for them after giving birth. Many women experience stomach pain for a period of time after giving birth. Many pregnant women don’t know why, but it is indeed very uncomfortable. So why do women have stomach pain just after giving birth? Why do I have stomach pain right after giving birth?

1. Postpartum uterine contraction pain

In the early postpartum period, the uterus will contract in order to restore to its normal size, causing paroxysmal and severe pain in the lower abdomen, which usually disappears naturally after 4-7 days.

Therefore, abdominal pain after giving birth may be postpartum uterine contraction pain. You must get enough rest on a regular basis and avoid being too tired to avoid causing uterine contraction and aggravating the pain.

Mitigation methods:

1. Side-lying: Mothers who have just given birth can choose to rest in a side-lying position to avoid standing or sitting for a long time to reduce pain. If there is a wound, they need to lie on the side without the wound to prevent postpartum lochia from flowing into the affected area and causing infection.

2. Massage: Within 10 days after giving birth, relatives can help the mother who has just given birth to do abdominal circular massage with a little force until the painful area becomes hard. If the pain is severe, stop the massage and lie on your side to relieve the pain.

3. Painkillers: If the pain is severe and affects the rest and sleep quality of the mother who has just given birth, you can use mild sedatives to relieve the pain when necessary under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Postpartum lochia does not come out

Just after giving birth, when the lochia stays in the uterus and is not fully discharged, it will cause abdominal pain.

Solution:

If the mother has not discharged any lochia or has very little lochia after giving birth, it is very likely that the lochia cannot be discharged. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for medical treatment in time to avoid problems such as intrauterine infection.

3. Caught a cold

The mother did not pay attention after giving birth, and the body caught a cold, causing the cold air to invade the dampness and accumulate in the lower abdomen, causing stomach pain.

Solution:

Mothers who have just given birth must pay attention to keeping warm, avoid being exposed to the wind, and avoid eating raw and cold food. If the pain is severe, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for medical treatment.

4. Enteritis

After giving birth to her baby, the mother developed enteritis and abdominal pain due to eating unclean food and other reasons.

Solution:

After giving birth, the mother's stomach is weak, so she must avoid eating raw and unclean foods. If the stomach pain persists and does not improve, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment.