How to recover the uterus after cesarean section

With the continuous progress of medical care, there are many ways to do something as common as giving birth. Among them, cesarean section will reduce some pain during the delivery process and also reduce some risks of the child at birth. Many women often choose cesarean section during delivery, but cesarean section is particularly harmful to the body. After the operation, you must pay special attention to the recovery of the uterus, otherwise it will cause some sequelae. Let's take a look at the method of cesarean section uterine recovery.

How to recover the uterus after cesarean section

Uterine care methods after cesarean section:

1. Exercise properly

1. Swimming: It strengthens blood circulation, promotes metabolism, and can effectively avoid the adverse effects of the earth's gravity on the uterus. It is recommended to swim 2 hours per week.

2. Exercise method: Kneel on the bed with your knees apart, your waist straight, and your chest and face as close to the bed as possible, and hold for 5 minutes. Then lie on the bed and do abdominal and hip lift exercises, feeling your uterus contracting with your body. Such exercise can increase uterine function and prevent intrauterine bleeding and uterine prolapse.

2. Diet and Lifestyle

1. Do not overeat: Postpartum diet should be adjusted according to personal constitution. Regular consumption of soy products and drinking of green tea can supplement plant estrogen and reduce the risk of endometrial cancer to 46%. However, you should not eat too much after childbirth. Eating too much after a cesarean section will cause abdominal distension and increased abdominal pressure, which is not conducive to recovery.

2. Timely bowel movements: After a caesarean section, due to the pain, the mother is afraid to exert force on the abdomen, and urination and defecation cannot be excreted in time, which can easily cause urinary retention and constipation. Therefore, the mother should urinate and defecate in time according to her usual habits after the operation.

The above is an introduction to the method of uterine recovery after cesarean section. After understanding it, I hope that many female friends can pay attention to it. You must rest more after giving birth. Also, be careful not to let the incision get inflamed and don’t let it get wet. You should also pay attention to eating more light foods. You can also eat more eggs or fish, etc. This will be of great help to the recovery of the uterus. In addition, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination 42 days after the cesarean section.