What is the recovery process of uterus after cesarean section?

Cesarean section is a common method of delivery for women. It is particularly harmful to women's bodies and will also cause certain damage to the uterus. Therefore, after giving birth, special attention must be paid so that the body can recover faster. However, many women do not particularly understand the recovery process of the uterus and are always particularly careless after surgery, which can easily lead to the occurrence of some sequelae. Let's take a look at the recovery process of the uterus after cesarean section.

What is the recovery process of uterus after cesarean section?

Reconstruction of the uterus

After the placenta is expelled, the uterus will contract immediately. You can feel a very hard and spherical uterine body in the abdomen with your hands. Its highest point is at the same level as the navel. In the future, the height of the fundus of the uterus will decrease by 1-2 cm every day. About 10-14 days after delivery, the uterus will become smaller and descend into the small pelvic cavity. At this time, the fundus of the uterus cannot be felt in the abdomen.

Cervical rejuvenation

Quick recovery of the uterus after childbirth: After giving birth, the cervix becomes congested and edematous and becomes very soft. The cervical wall is also very thin and wrinkled like a cuff. It will take 7 days to return to its original shape. The internal cervix will close after 7-10 days. It takes until about 4 weeks after delivery for the cervix to return to its normal size.

Restoration of the endometrium

After the placenta and fetal membranes separate from the uterine wall and are expelled from the mother, a new layer of endometrium will grow from the basal layer of the endometrium. About 10 days after delivery, except for the surface where the placenta is attached, the rest of the uterine cavity will be completely covered by the new endometrium. Just after delivery, the area of ​​the uterine wall where the placenta is attached is about the size of the palm. By about 2 weeks after delivery, the diameter has shrunk to 3-4 cm, but it will take 6-8 weeks after delivery to heal completely.

If you want your uterus to recover quickly, you can refer to the following four methods:

1. Urinate promptly after delivery. Do not overdistend the bladder or keep it in a distended state frequently.

2. Avoid lying in a long position during the postpartum period. 6-8 hours after delivery, the mother can sit up after 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. If the uterus has tilted backward, it should be corrected by lying on the knees and chest.

3. Breastfeeding is recommended after delivery. Because the baby's sucking stimulation will reflexively cause uterine contraction, thereby promoting uterine recovery.

4. Pay attention to genital hygiene to avoid genital tract inflammation.

The above is an introduction to the recovery process of the uterus after cesarean section. After understanding it, I hope that many female friends will pay special attention to the recovery of their bodies after undergoing cesarean section. After all, it is also very harmful to the body. You must stay in bed more after the operation, and pay attention to a balanced diet. In addition, you must go to the hospital 42 days after the operation to check the recovery of the uterus.