Why does the first menstrual period after childbirth last so long?

Being pregnant for 10 months is a new kind of happy thing. However, when we give birth to this authentic little guy, many problems will arise. We all hope that the child is healthy, but many people ignore the mother's feelings. Some mothers are weaker and many adverse effects will occur. Then the first menstrual period after delivery is long. This problem is estimated to occur in every woman. It depends on the individual's physical condition. Some people will have it, while others will be normal. So what kind of thing is this? What's going on?

For women, it is normal if the first menstrual period after childbirth is heavy, long, or has other problems. However, if this situation lasts for a long time, women should be alert to see if there are other problems. Heavy menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period are both manifestations of irregular menstruation. Now let’s talk about the relevant knowledge about heavy menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period for the first time after childbirth.

Normal menstrual bleeding should be 20 to 60 ml. If it exceeds 80 ml, it is considered excessive. Judging from the amount of sanitary napkins used, 3 packs of sanitary napkins are not enough during the menstrual cycle, and almost every sanitary napkin is soaked, which is considered excessive menstrual flow. The normal menstrual cycle is 3 to 7 days. If it exceeds this range, it is considered that the menstrual period is too long. Mothers can compare their own situation to see whether the first menstrual period after delivery is heavy and lasts longer.

Some mothers' first menstrual period after childbirth is delayed or heavy, which is affected by their personal physical condition and breastfeeding. Because during the period of pregnancy, childbirth and lactation, women's bodies undergo great changes, and their uterus and ovaries will suffer trauma, which takes a very long time to recover. Personal physical condition and breastfeeding will affect the recovery process of women's bodies. Therefore, if the recovery is slow, natural menstruation will also be affected, or become irregular, or delayed.

The first, second or even third time your menstruation resumes, the amount of menstruation may be heavier or the duration may be longer than before pregnancy. This is actually within the normal range and mothers do not need to be too nervous.

Many women will ask, if the first menstrual period after childbirth is heavy and lasts for a long time, when will it recover? In fact, this time is uncertain. Generally, you have to wait until your ovarian function has fully recovered and then go through a period of irregular menstruation before your menstruation will completely return to the same situation as before pregnancy. Moreover, irregular menstruation after childbirth is a natural reaction of the human body, which may happen to mothers who give birth naturally or by caesarean section.

When mothers face irregular menstruation and a long and heavy first menstrual period after childbirth, they must maintain a good attitude, pay attention to hygiene and diet, and do appropriate exercise to enhance their physical fitness. You can adjust your daily life by yourself, pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold stimulation. People with heavy menstrual blood volume should avoid eating brown sugar. If the situation is serious and you need to take medicine, you should also take it under the guidance of a doctor.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, if a woman is compared to a flower, then menstruation is the fertilizer that irrigates the flower. Only normal menstruation can make a woman healthy and beautiful. This shows how important menstruation is. It is normal for mothers to have heavy and long menstrual flow during their first, second or even third menstrual period after giving birth. However, if this happens after multiple times, you should pay attention to whether you have irregular menstruation.

Many reasons can cause the first menstrual period after childbirth to be prolonged. So if such a problem occurs, should we be vigilant? Then we should protect our bodies. If the first time takes too long, it may be normal. If the second or third time still takes a long time, we should go to the hospital for treatment or examination, because some diseases may occur. We also hope that all pregnant women can take good care of themselves.