How long does it take for the pubic bone to stop hurting after giving birth?

Many women experience pubic pain after giving birth. This problem can cause great pain to women. Of course, this symptom will disappear with time, but when it disappears depends on the woman's individual constitution. Generally, the pubic bone will no longer hurt after about 42 days. Below, we will introduce the relevant knowledge in detail!

1. How long does it take for the pubic bone to stop hurting after giving birth?

The time it takes for the pubic bone to stop hurting after giving birth varies from person to person. Under normal circumstances, the baby's body can basically recover to its pre-pregnancy state six weeks after delivery, and the pubic bone will basically stop hurting after 42 days. However, since the size of the uterus of each pregnant woman is different during pregnancy, the pressure on the pubic bone is also different, so the size of the separation of the pubic symphysis and the degree of relaxation of the surrounding ligaments are also different.

2. How long will it take for pubic pain to cause childbirth?

In fact, there is no necessary relationship between pubic symphysis pain and labor. Symphysis pubis pain in late pregnancy is mainly due to the attachment of the rectus abdominis muscle, which causes the symphysis pubis to be pulled, attracted, and locally compressed, which can further lead to separation of the holding joint. The separation of the pubic symphysis is physiologically beneficial to childbirth. Because the pelvis becomes wider and looser, the fetal head descends more easily.

However, normal women will gradually return to their pre-pregnancy state 42 days after delivery, the pain of pubic separation will gradually decrease, and the degree of pubic symphysis separation will also slowly decrease.

The main indicator of labor is not pubic pain, but the other three indicators: the first is whether there is spotting, the second is whether there is irregular uterine contraction, and the third is the obvious feeling of the fetus descending. Therefore, we say that pubic pain is a common phenomenon in the late pregnancy, but it is not necessarily related to how long it will take to give birth.

3. What should mothers do if their condition degenerates?

1. Early postpartum activity

The best way to relieve pubic pain is to resume activities as soon as possible. Lying in bed after childbirth is more likely to cause pubic pain. It is recommended that mothers who give birth naturally can resume activities on the first day after delivery. Mothers who have undergone cesarean section should also resume activities as soon as possible. Getting out of bed early can not only speed up the recovery of the pubic bone, but also stimulate gastrointestinal motility, prevent vascular embolism, and relieve bloating. It is best for mothers who have undergone cesarean section to use a belly belt when getting out of bed and moving around.

2. Comfortable bedding

Choosing a comfortable mattress is crucial for the mother's pubic recovery. The mattress should not be too hard or too soft. If it is too soft, it will cause excessive force on the spine and pelvis, preventing sufficient rest and causing back and leg pain the next day. If the mattress is too hard, the pelvis will be under excessive pressure due to its own gravity and body curves. Choose a mattress with appropriate softness and hardness so that it can completely fit our body curve for best results.

3. Pubic separation exercise

You can do pubic separation and return to yoga poses two weeks after delivery. The mother leaned over and knelt on the yoga mat, supported herself with her hands, lifted her right foot and stretched it backwards, held for 5 seconds, and then returned to the kneeling position. Change left leg and return to kneeling position. This counts as one cycle. Continue for 5 cycles.