The first period after childbirth is light

After giving birth, a woman's body will undergo certain changes, especially in the immediate aftermath, and many problems will follow. For example, many women have the problem of small amount of menstruation when they have their first menstrual period after giving birth. This is an abnormal phenomenon. When this problem occurs, it is necessary to find out the cause in time and treat it. Below, we will introduce to you the reasons why the first menstrual period after childbirth is short and the conditioning methods!

1. Reasons for light menstrual flow during the first menstrual period after childbirth

1. The new mother is weak or has traumatic bleeding, such as postpartum hemorrhage.

2. Uterine hypoplasia, reduced response of the endometrium to ovarian hormone stimulation, or partial adhesion of the endometrium.

3. The influence of maternal psychological factors. If exposed to strong stimulation and shock, new mothers may also experience amenorrhea.

4. Breastfeeding, sudden changes in climate, getting caught in the rain and cold, fatigue, etc. can also cause a small amount of menstrual flow.

2. How to regulate the first scanty menstrual period after childbirth

1. Develop good living habits, avoid eating spicy food often after delivery, keep warm during menstruation, avoid cold water, and pay attention to personal hygiene.

2. Adjust your mentality. A small amount of menstrual flow after childbirth may also be caused by mental frustration or stress, so it is very important to maintain a good mentality.

3. Eat more iron-containing and nutritious foods. At the same time, you should also have a reasonable diet during the confinement period, avoid excessive weight loss, and supplement enough iron to avoid iron deficiency anemia.

4. Maintain good living habits, avoid staying up late, overwork, irregular life, etc.

5. To relieve mental stress, you can engage in some whole-body exercise, such as swimming and running, once or twice a week, 30 minutes each time.

3. Precautions for the first menstruation after childbirth

After giving birth, the timing of a new mother's menstruation will vary depending on whether she breastfeeds. For mothers who do not breastfeed, their menstruation will come and they will ovulate on average 6-10 weeks after giving birth, that is, within two months after giving birth. For mothers who breastfeed, ovulation can be delayed to around 24-27 weeks, or even later. Therefore, the amount and timing of the first menstrual period will depend on individual physical condition.