I was tricked into doing postpartum rehabilitation

Today's women pay more and more attention to their physical condition, and many pregnant mothers are also paying more and more attention to their postpartum recovery. Therefore, many so-called postpartum recovery projects have also become popular. Among them, the most concerned issue is postpartum pelvic repair. So what exactly is postpartum pelvic repair? In what situations is postpartum pelvic repair needed? How to carry out postpartum pelvic repair? Today I will explain it to everyone all at once.

I was deceived into doing postpartum repair. Does every pregnant woman need postpartum pelvic repair? Here is the truth!

1. What is postpartum pelvic repair?

The term "postpartum pelvic repair" usually appears in the circle of mothers who have just given birth. Because some people may have taken pelvic X-rays for various reasons after pregnancy, and then found that there was a "gap" in the middle of their pelvis, and the bones on both sides were not connected together, so some people told her that this was because the bones were "cracked" due to childbirth, and she needed to "restore it to normal" as soon as possible. Therefore, postpartum pelvic repair came into being.

In fact, this seam is actually a normal connective tissue structure - the ischial tuberosity, but it is not visible on the X like other muscles. So if it is a normal structure, does it need no repair? We cannot say that for sure, as it still needs repair in some cases. Whether or not postpartum pelvic repair is necessary, we must first understand the causes of ischial tuberosity separation or relaxation.

2. Reasons for the separation of the ischial tuberosity

1. Changes in the levels of estrogen, oestrogen and relaxin in the body

When a pregnant woman is pregnant, the estrogen level in the body rises, and physiological pelvic ligament relaxation occurs. Moderate thickening of the ischial tuberosity is actually beneficial to the natural delivery of the fetus. Whether postpartum pelvic repair is needed depends on the situation.

2. Fetal condition

As the fetus grows in the belly, the center of gravity of the pregnant woman will gradually shift, causing increased pressure on the pelvis. In addition, during the delivery process, a large fetus, difficult labor, sudden emergency delivery, excessive external rotation of the lower limbs during delivery, excessive abdominal pressure in the pregnant woman, etc. may all cause separation of the ischial tuberosity of the pelvis.

3. Frequency of pregnancy

Both first and multiple pregnancies are high-risk factors for ischial tuberosity separation, so this group of people is also the focus of postpartum pelvic repair projects.

4. History of pelvic disease

Some people may also experience sciatic tuberosity separation without having the experience of giving birth. This may be due to congenital growth and development abnormalities, or previous pelvic injuries. Such people need to undergo postpartum pelvic repair. The normal ischial tuberosity gap in women is about 4 to 6 mm, which may increase by 2 to 3 mm during pregnancy. When it exceeds 10mm, it is defined as ischial tuberosity separation, at which time discomfort symptoms may occur. Therefore, it is normal for mothers who have just given birth to have a gap in the middle of the pelvis. If the gap in the middle of the pelvis exceeds 10mm and there are adverse reactions, postpartum pelvic repair is necessary.

3. How to carry out postpartum pelvic repair?

Some women have loose and separated ischial tuberosities and are eager to carry out postpartum pelvic repair immediately. In fact, for some people, the separation or relaxation of the ischial tuberosity will disappear about two or three months after giving birth. If you do feel uncomfortable, it is not recommended to blindly believe in various folk remedies, pelvic belts, massage repair and other so-called postpartum pelvic repair methods. You should go to the hospital for a pelvic examination to find the appropriate postpartum pelvic repair method.

Some are separated ischial tuberosities with a distance of less than 4mm. Conservative treatments for postpartum pelvic repair such as more bed rest, side lying on a hard bed, and moderate exercise can be sufficient. If it is larger than 4mm and conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment can be considered. In practice, postpartum pelvic repair should be carried out according to the doctor's advice.

Everyone should be basically clear here, and I will also summarize for everyone: 1. There is already a "gap" in the middle of the pelvis, which is not caused by childbirth; 2. Postpartum pelvic repair is only necessary if the gap in the middle of the pelvis exceeds 10mm and there are adverse reactions; 3. If mothers who meet the repair standards do not need to rush to seek medical treatment, going to a regular hospital for treatment is the best choice.