How long does it hurt when the uterus contracts after giving birth?

Many female friends are very afraid of giving birth, especially during delivery, when there will be violent uterine contractions, which will cause quite strong pain, and they will also feel the urge to defecate. This is all to prepare themselves for a smooth delivery. At this time, you need to stay calm. Generally, the pain will only last for a few minutes and will not last too long.

By the due date, only painful uterine contractions are the precursor to labor. Some women feel the pain of the beginning of uterine contractions in the abdomen, while others feel it in the waist. Don't be nervous and be scared by the contractions. In fact, if the contractions are not strong, you may not feel them or they may be the same as the lower abdominal pain during menstruation. The intensity of pain also varies from person to person.

When uterine contractions cause you slight pain, after a while it passes, the pain gradually becomes stronger, the intervals between them shorten, and the pain duration prolongs. The contractions come like waves, with waves of pain spreading to the lower abdomen, or there may be lower back pain and a feeling of defecation. This type of contraction is in preparation for the birth of the baby. So this little pain is nothing. As long as you cooperate with the doctor and use the breathing exercises you have practiced to coordinate the contractions, you can successfully go through the delivery.

1. Falling - When the abdomen is accidentally hit, it will not only compress the fetus in the uterus, but also reduce the blood supply in the uterus due to pain and shock. Severe impacts may even cause early placental abruption, endangering the lives of the mother and fetus.

2. Lifting heavy objects - When lifting heavy objects or moving items, you will exert force on the waist and lower abdomen, causing abdominal compression and uterine congestion, so there is a risk of miscarriage or premature birth. If you have to (such as holding a child), it is best to squat down and bend over first, hold the child or object tightly, and then stand up and raise your waist.

3. Common causes─uterine infection or extrauterine infection, such as urinary tract infection and vaginitis. Abnormal placenta, abnormal uterus or an enlarged uterus, such as multiple pregnancy or hydatidiform mole.

4. Tension and excessive fatigue - Clinical observations show that pregnant women who are under excessive tension and fatigue for a long time are more likely to experience frequent uterine contractions.

There is a direct relationship between uterine contractions and the amount of activity of the pregnant woman. As the pregnancy progresses and the fetus grows larger, the pregnant woman's body burden becomes heavier and heavier. The uterus becomes more sensitive than usual, and even the slightest stimulation can cause the abdomen to harden.

Most uterine contractions are physiological phenomena. If the frequency is within the normal range, there is no problem. However, if the frequency is too high and there is no relief after more than an hour, you should go to the hospital for examination.

5. Bending the body or taking a posture that compresses the abdomen - During pregnancy, the center of gravity leans forward, so many expectant mothers will unconsciously bend over and hunch back, but this posture can easily cause pelvic collapse, and the fetus cannot be maintained in the correct position. In addition, bending over will increase the burden on the body and cause pain in the back and lumbar spine.

6. Have the same sexual life as when you are not pregnant - Although you can maintain sexual life during pregnancy, intense sexual intercourse and ejaculation can easily induce uterine contractions, and the man-on-top position can also put pressure on the fetus in the womb. In addition, the first three months and the last month of pregnancy are sensitive periods for embryo implantation, development and delivery, so it is best to control or avoid sexual intercourse.