Postpartum uterine recovery process diagram

After giving birth, pregnant women need some time to rest and recuperate so that the body (especially the uterus) can be restored to the pre-delivery level. However, how long does it take for the uterus to recover after giving birth? Is there any way to make the uterus recover faster? What is the picture of the uterus recovery process after giving birth? Let's have a simple understanding and understanding of this issue. I hope the following points will be helpful to everyone!

The whole process of uterine repair after childbirth. How long does it take for the uterus to repair after childbirth?

1. Uterine restoration

After the embryo is expelled, the uterus begins to shrink and repair. Starting from the level of the belly button, lower it 1-2 cm every day. 10-15 days after giving birth, the uterus basically enters the pelvis. At the same time, within 6-8 weeks after giving birth, the volume of the uterus gradually decreases, from about 1000 grams in the late pregnancy to about 50 grams before pregnancy, and its shape also returns to the state before pregnancy.

Warm reminder: Uterine contractions can cause abdominal pain after delivery, which usually lasts for 1-2 days. Compared with primiparas, primiparas have experienced multiple pregnancies, and their uterine fibers have stretched multiple times, making them more difficult to recover. They also experience more intense pain and last longer.

2. Cervical reduction

When a pregnant woman has just given birth, the cervix is ​​soft, hematoma and edema. The cervical wall is too thin and wrinkled like a sleeve. It will take 7 days to recover to its original shape. After 7-10 days, the internal cervix will close and internal repair will begin. After about 30 days, the cervix returns to its normal size.

3. Uterine wall restoration

When a pregnant woman just gives birth, the area of ​​the endometrium where the embryo adheres is about the size of the palm; about 2 weeks after giving birth, the diameter can be reduced to 3-4 cm, but it takes 6-8 weeks to fully heal. Except for the adhesion part of the embryo, the rest of the uterus will be covered by the newborn's endometrium about 10 days after giving birth, and it will take about 2-3 weeks to fully recover.

Warm reminder: After the uterine decidua necroses and falls off, it is mixed with bloody squamous epithelial cells and bacteria and discharged from the vagina, which is called "postpartum lochia". Postpartum lochia generally lasts about 4-6 weeks. It is bright red in the first two days, then gradually becomes lighter and less in amount after a few days, and turns light yellow or milky white around the tenth day. If the lochia is still bright red and lasts for more than ten days, it may be caused by incomplete uterine reduction, and you should go to the hospital for examination immediately. In addition, if the mother does not breastfeed, the menstrual period will generally come within 6-8 weeks after giving birth. If the menstruation is delayed, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment immediately.

2. How to promote uterine repair?

Urinate as soon as possible: Urinary retention will cause the bladder to swell, hinder uterine contractions and cause postpartum hemorrhage or cystitis. Therefore, you should urinate as soon as possible after giving birth, usually within 4 hours after giving birth.

Don't be lazy in bed: It is best to stand up and move around 6-8 hours after giving birth, which is beneficial to the recovery of physiological functions and energy, and helps the uterus to recover and the discharge of postpartum lochia.

However, if new mothers want to have a clearer understanding of the state of uterine repair, it is best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. Generally, postpartum check-ups are recommended to be conducted 42-56 days after giving birth. Items include breast and milk secretion, uterine recovery, bilateral fallopian tubes and ovaries, abdomen and perineum, episiotomy wound, pelvic floor muscle support, etc.