How many times does uterine involution need to be done?

Uterine involution is a relatively complicated operation. It cannot be completed in one go, and the number of times the operation is performed depends on the patient's recovery. It is recommended that the patient get out of bed and move around after the operation to promote the discharge of lochia, and do health exercises to relax the uterus. It is also necessary to pay attention to nutritional supplements. Uterine involution generally needs to be adjusted 2 months after delivery, and it is a method for women who give birth naturally.

It’s hard to say, it depends on the individual situation. It is recommended to get out of bed and move around appropriately after delivery, which is conducive to uterine contraction and the discharge of lochia. You can do postpartum rehabilitation exercises to help prevent uterine prolapse and vaginal relaxation. Strengthen nutrition after delivery, combine meat and vegetables, diversify your diet, do not be picky eaters, and eat more fresh vegetables. Pay attention to personal hygiene and seek medical attention promptly if any condition occurs

When is uterine involution performed?

Generally speaking, women who deliver vaginally can do it 2 hours after delivery; women who deliver by cesarean section can have their uterus involuted 6 hours after delivery.

1. Lie on your back on the bed, bend your knees, then place your feet flat on the bed, place your hands on your abdomen, and do deep breathing exercises to let your abdomen expand and contract.

2. Lie on your back in bed, hold the back of your head with both hands, slightly lift your chest and abdomen, then straighten your legs and move them up and down alternately, from small to large, from slow to fast, do it about 50 times in a row.

3. Lie on your back on the bed, hold the bed rails with both hands, and lift your legs up. Do not bend your knees, keep your toes straight, and the angle between your legs and body should be 90 degrees. After lifting up, pause for a while and then put it down again. Repeat this process until you feel sore in your abdomen.

What is uterine involution?

The part of the body that undergoes the greatest changes during the postpartum period is the uterus. Under normal circumstances, after delivery, due to the contraction and retraction of the uterine body muscle fibers, the blood vessels in the myometrium narrow or even become embolic, which significantly reduces the local blood supply. The uterine muscle cells are ischemic and autolyze, gradually shrinking, and the cytoplasm decreases. As a result, the volume of the uterus is significantly reduced. The placental detachment surface in the uterine cavity gradually shrinks with the gradual shrinkage of the uterus, and the regeneration of the endometrium repairs the detachment surface. The uterus usually returns to a state close to its non-pregnancy state 5 to 6 weeks after delivery. This process is called uterine involution.