How long does it take to recover from an ectopic pregnancy?

When a woman has an ectopic pregnancy, surgery must be performed to terminate the pregnancy, because ectopic pregnancy is very harmful to the female body. When the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus of the pregnant woman, the uterus of the pregnant woman will be squeezed to a certain extent, and it is not certain where it will implant outside the uterus, so it will affect both the ovaries and the fertilized egg. So how long is the recovery period of ectopic pregnancy?

Note 1: Avoid using built-in tampons after childbirth

Vaginal bleeding will occur within two to six weeks after delivery, which is commonly known as lochia. At first, there is a lot of bright red secretion, which will decrease after a few days and gradually turn brown. This discharge often continues until the first menstrual period after delivery.

The mother should use sanitary pads to absorb the secretions and pay attention to cleaning the vulva. Do not use tampons to avoid infection.

Note 2: There are some rules for urination and defecation

After giving birth, if a woman wants to defecate, she should do so immediately, without holding it in or exerting too much force. When you have a bowel movement, place a clean sanitary pad over the sutures. It is normal to urinate more on the first day after delivery. At first, you will feel pain in the wound when urinating. If there are local stitches, you should rinse the area with warm water so that there will be no stinging sensation on the skin when urine is discharged. Getting out of bed and moving around early is very beneficial for the mother. A mother who has given birth normally can usually sit up after resting in bed for 6-8 hours. Don't get up too quickly. You can get out of bed and move around the next day after delivery. If the mother has complications or has a caesarean section, she can delay getting out of bed for 2-3 days.

Doctors point out that early activities are beneficial to the discharge of lochia and the recovery of the uterus, reducing the incidence of puerperal diseases; long-term bed rest can easily cause posterior displacement of the uterus due to the larger size of the uterus. In addition, the relaxation of pelvic floor tissue has not yet fully recovered during the postpartum period, so heavy physical labor should be avoided to prevent uterine prolapse.