What are the causes of frequent headaches after childbirth?

Women need to rest for a long time after giving birth, which is what we usually call confinement. However, there are many things that need to be paid attention to during the confinement period, otherwise it will cause a lot of discomfort in the body, such as postpartum headaches, etc. This situation will not only affect the quality of life of women, but also cause disadvantages to breastfeeding. In severe cases, it will be accompanied by dizziness. So what are the reasons for frequent headaches after childbirth?

First, what are the reasons for frequent headaches after childbirth? From a Western medicine perspective: Women's hormone secretion levels will change after childbirth, and this change may cause headaches and other problems. In addition, if epidural labor analgesia is used to assist in natural delivery, or if a spinal puncture is performed during childbirth, it may also cause more severe headaches.

Second, what should you do if you have a postpartum headache? Apply ice to the headache area. Apply ice packs, cold towels, etc. to the affected area. This method can cause the blood vessels in the head to contract due to the cold, thereby reducing the pain. Lie down and rest. If conditions permit, you can choose a quiet and dim room to take a nap when you have a headache. Resting for thirty minutes can effectively relieve the pain. Massage your head. Massaging your head is a common and effective method when you have a headache. The main massage point is the temple. You can press it moderately with your fingers, or you can use your fist to rotate back and forth to massage the temple and hairline. Drink some green tea. Green tea contains substances that can improve headaches, so you can drink some green tea to relieve discomfort. It should be noted that breastfeeding mothers should drink less to avoid affecting the baby. Meditate quietly. You can do it at home and it is very effective in relieving headaches. You can buy some CDs of this kind after giving birth. When you have a headache, you can listen to the music while meditating or practicing yoga. You can slowly forget the pain with the music.

What are the reasons for frequent headaches after childbirth? From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine: excessive blood loss during delivery, incomplete discharge of lochia, and postpartum cold entering the body can all cause headaches. Blood deficiency: A large amount of blood is lost during childbirth, resulting in insufficient Qi and blood, insufficient blood supply to the brain, and loss of oxygen to the brain, causing headaches. Blood stasis: The slow discharge of lochia after delivery causes blood stasis to rush upward, poor blood circulation, and blockage of brain vessels. Cold evil: Improper postpartum care and failure to keep warm can cause cold air to enter the body, and cold evil can invade the brain and cause headaches.