What is the normal size of the uterus?

Women who have just given birth are required to go to the hospital for regular physical examinations. Only through examinations can they understand the body's recovery status to prevent poor physical recovery from affecting women's health. In addition, women should also understand some knowledge after prenatal examinations, which plays an important role in conditioning the body after giving birth and preventing undesirable factors. So, what is the normal cross-section of the uterus after giving birth?

What is the cross-section of the uterus after giving birth? Is everything normal?

The normal cross-sectional dimensions of a woman's uterus after childbirth are 5.5-7.5cm in longitudinal diameter, 3.0-4.0cm in anteroposterior diameter, 4.5-5.5cm in thick diameter, and 2.5-3.0cm in cervical length. If a woman's uterine cross-section is lower than these values, the cause should be sought and targeted treatment should be performed.

What aspects of giving birth affect uterine repair?

1. The embryo and its fetal membrane remain in the uterus. If the embryo and fetal membrane are not separated completely, it will cause continuous bleeding after giving birth, and in severe cases, it will cause heavy bleeding. Generally, women will experience miscarriage about a week after giving birth. If the miscarriage is incomplete, it will cause late postpartum hemorrhage.

2. Inflammation of the uterine wall or pelvic endometrium, especially when women are weak after giving birth. If pregnant women are not well cared for after delivery, the uterus or pelvis may be infected, leading to long-term bleeding. Once the uterus bleeds too much for a long time, the uterus will not be able to repair and the inflammation will be aggravated.

What are the reasons for poor uterine repair after childbirth?

The main reason for poor uterine recovery after childbirth is that the uterine contraction force becomes weak, which is generally a manifestation of qi and blood deficiency. It is also related to one's physical fitness, diet, and lifestyle.

Pay more attention to rest after giving birth. You don’t have to stay in bed for a long time. You can walk moderately. Gently pressing the uterus can promote uterine contraction and help expel blood stasis in the body. Do not touch cold water to affect the contraction of the uterus.