How long does it take to have a normal birth?

Many friends want to know how long it takes to recuperate after a normal birth. This is a major issue for many young women. You may think that your body recovers very quickly and you will go out in no more than half a month, and even eat some cold foods. But often these habits are particularly harmful to your body.

We all know that the maternity leave for a normal birth is 90 days, but you can’t rest for all 90 days. Many mothers don’t know how many days of rest is appropriate for a normal birth. Let's listen to the doctor's advice.

Generally speaking, doctors recommend that mothers who give birth naturally should stay in confinement for 42 days. This will allow the damaged uterus to recover and rest adequately, and the body can also achieve maximum recovery. But this is not certain. If conditions permit, mothers can have the procedure for 42 or 56 days. There are also many mothers who have already completed the confinement period every month. Because their delivery was smooth and the injuries were minimal, the postpartum recovery time is naturally relatively short. Therefore, the duration of confinement after a normal delivery should mainly be determined based on one’s own recovery situation.

Generally speaking, women who give birth naturally should get out of bed and walk around on the second day after giving birth. But be careful not to catch cold and avoid direct cold wind. You can also do some simple exercises or postpartum gymnastics every day under the guidance of medical staff to help recovery and maintain a good body shape.

As long as you recover to normal, a 42-day confinement period is enough for a mother who has given birth naturally. Perineal laceration can fully recover in just a few days, but during the recovery period, the mother must pay attention to hygiene to prevent wound infection. The recovery time of the uterus is relatively long, usually taking 3-4 weeks. During the postpartum check-up 42 days after delivery, as long as all indicators are normal and there are no special circumstances, the mother can leave the confinement period.

After 42 days, there is nothing special to pay attention to after the confinement period. At this time, the mother can live the same life as before pregnancy and keep a happy mood. However, you now have a more difficult task waiting for you - losing weight after childbirth. Because the fat accumulated during pregnancy and confinement needs to gradually disappear during the postpartum period.

The above introduces how long the confinement period after a normal delivery lasts. In real life, the confinement period lasts about 30 to 45 days. The Chinese body is relatively fragile and the vitality is often severely damaged after giving birth. You must pay attention to your diet and rest during this period of confinement.