Is postpartum pelvic floor muscle repair useful?

Now we are emphasizing the importance of repairing the pelvic floor muscles after childbirth, but most people think that this kind of repair work is useless and unnecessary. In fact, it is very important to repair the pelvic floor muscles after childbirth. If it is not repaired in time, it will lead to local ligament relaxation and cause unnecessary trouble. It is very important to promote the repair of the pelvic floor muscles through various methods such as postpartum exercises.

Postpartum pelvic floor repair treatment

During childbirth, the pelvic floor tissue expands excessively, its elasticity decreases, and even many fibers may break. Therefore, after childbirth, you should insist on doing some exercises that help the pelvic floor tissue recover.

1. Pelvic floor exercises

The specific method is to consciously contract the vagina. Because it is difficult for beginners to feel the strength of vaginal contraction, you can contract the pelvic floor when urinating. If the urine flow stops during contraction and continues to flow out during relaxation, it means that the correct muscle group contraction is in place. While contracting your pelvic floor muscles, try to avoid contracting other muscles, such as your thigh, back, and abdominal muscles.

The intensity and duration of training can be gradually increased. Start by contracting the urethra, anus, and perineum for 5 to 10 seconds each time, then relax. Repeat the above movements after an interval of 5 to 10 seconds for 5 minutes, twice a day. Gradually increase the amount of training later.

2. Postpartum exercises

It is to promote the recovery of pelvic and abdominal organs by strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor, abdomen, legs and other parts of the body, and help new mothers stay away from the sequelae of childbirth. There are two stages of postpartum exercise:

Stage 1 : 3 days to 3 months after delivery

Pelvic floor muscle training, abdominal muscle exercises, leg muscle exercises, chest exercises, etc. This is best done in bed.

The second stage : 3-6 months after delivery

Perform full body muscle strength recovery exercises and strengthen the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.

Breathing exercises

Purpose : To exercise the abdomen, strengthen the abdominal muscles, and activate the internal organs through abdominal breathing.

Action essentials :

(1) Lie on your back with your hands placed naturally on both sides of your body;

(2) Take a deep breath to cause the abdominal wall to collapse and the internal organs to move upward, then exhale. Repeat several times.

3. Anal lifting method

That is, consciously and autonomously contract the pelvic floor muscles, mainly the levator ani muscles, to enhance urinary control ability and pelvic floor muscle strength. The specific method is to repeatedly tighten the anus and vagina, tighten for at least 3 seconds each time and then relax, do it continuously for 15-30 minutes, or do it 150-200 times a day. The patient will see improvement in 4-6 weeks and obvious results in 3 months. For those with severe pelvic floor dysfunction, electrical stimulation therapy or related surgical treatment should be performed under the guidance of a doctor.