Methods for postpartum uterine recovery

The female body is indeed weaker after childbirth, and she must pay more attention to body care and maintenance after giving birth, speed up the recovery of the uterus and try to avoid abdominal fatigue. During the postpartum period, she should also pay attention to rest more and do some appropriate exercises to help discharge lochia.

1. Avoid abdominal strain

New mothers should avoid exerting force on the lower body, such as lifting heavy objects and squatting. You should also prevent constipation and keep your abdomen warm. You can do some postpartum exercises, such as deep abdominal breathing, and lying on a hard bed to lift your legs and hips, or do knee-chest lying exercises one week after delivery, which can effectively contract and recover the uterus and lower abdomen.

2. Take Shenghua Tang for conditioning

Shenghua Tang has the effect of removing blood stasis and replenishing blood. After the blood stasis is removed and flows out, the uterus will naturally contract. Therefore, Shenghua Tang is more suitable for taking during the postpartum period, and it has a significant effect on helping the uterus recover. Please follow the doctor's advice on how to take it.

3. Exercise appropriately during the postpartum period

6 to 8 hours after delivery, the new mother can sit up after her fatigue is eliminated, and should get out of bed and move around the next day to facilitate the recovery of the body's physiological functions and physical strength, and help the uterus recover and discharge lochia.

4. Do pelvic floor exercises early in the morning

The so-called anal lifting mainly means contracting the anus. For mothers who give birth naturally, it is best to start doing pelvic floor exercises on the same day. After each anal lifting, hold it for 20 to 30 seconds, then relax, and do 3 to 5 times per set. You can also adjust the length of time you hold your anus each time according to your physical condition.