How long does it take for the uterus to recover after a cesarean section?

With the development of medical technology and the improvement of hospital outpatient standards, giving birth to children is no longer as difficult as it was in the past for modern women. We often hear women giving birth on TV wailing and sweating profusely, and mothers are panicked when they see it. But now mothers can choose cesarean section before giving birth. Cesarean section, to put it simply, is to take the baby out of the belly, which can greatly relieve the pain of childbirth. So how long does it take for the uterus to recover after cesarean section?

1. How long does it take for the uterus to repair after a caesarean section?

Normally, after a caesarean section, the upper and lower uterus will return to their normal size after four weeks. After the embryo is expelled, the uterus will shrink immediately. If you apply pressure on the abdomen, you can feel a hard and spherical uterine body. Its highest point is at the same level as the belly button. After that, the height of the fundus of the uterus will decrease by 1-2 cm every day. About 10-14 days after giving birth, the uterus will shrink and descend into the small pelvic cavity. Some pregnant women become very soft due to cervical hematoma and edema after giving birth. The cervical wall is too thin and wrinkled like a sleeve. It will take 7 days to restore to its original shape. After 7-10 days the internal cervical opening will close. It is not until about 4 weeks after giving birth that the uterus is further squeezed and shaped, and the blood clots are continuously discharged. The volume of the uterus will gradually decrease and slowly recover.

2. How to promote the repair of the uterus after cesarean section

1. Start breastfeeding after giving birth

Breastfeeding the baby will reflexively induce uterine contractions through the baby's sucking stimulation, thereby promoting uterine recovery.

And it is very beneficial to the baby's development.

2. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible

After giving birth, if physical conditions permit, pregnant women should be able to sit up after fatigue is eliminated, and get out of bed to move around the next day. This is beneficial to the recovery of physiological functions and energy, and helps the uterus recover and discharge postpartum lochia. When resting in bed, try to lie on your left or right side, avoid lying flat on your back, and prevent the uterus from tilting backwards; if the uterus has already tilted backwards, you should do the knee-chest position to correct it.

3. You should urinate immediately after giving birth

If you feel the urge to urinate after delivery, you should urinate as soon as possible, because if you hold it in, your bladder will become over-swollen or often in a swollen state, which will affect the recovery of the uterus.

4. Pay attention to the hygiene of private parts

Pregnant women should also pay great attention to the hygiene of their private parts to avoid inflammation of the reproductive system, which will further affect the recovery of the uterus.

The time for uterine recovery is not fixed. It will vary due to the different physical conditions of each mother. It is normal to have a few days or a week or two, but if it takes a long time to recover after giving birth, you should go to the hospital to find out the reason.