What to do if you can’t turn over after a normal delivery

The inability to turn over after lying down may be caused by laxity of pelvic ligaments, lumbar spine disease, osteoporosis and other diseases. It is recommended to pay more attention to rest, physical therapy, calcium supplementation and other treatments.
1. Pelvic ligament laxity: During pregnancy, the ligaments in the pelvis may become lax, and will not return to normal within a short time after delivery, so the phenomenon of being unable to turn over when lying down.
It is recommended to turn over properly with the help of family members, and with the increase of time after delivery, it can be restored to normal.
2. Lumbar spine disease: during pregnancy, the uterus may increase in size and cause pressure on the lumbar spine, increasing the chances of lumbar spine disease such as lumbar disc herniation and lumbar muscle strain, which may be manifested in the phenomenon of not being able to turn over while lying down, and may be accompanied by symptoms of lumbar pain.
It is recommended to try to sleep in a hard bed, appropriate activities, if necessary, you can choose acupuncture, massage, tuina and other methods of treatment.
3. Osteoporosis: women need a large dose of calcium during pregnancy, if you do not take calcium supplements in a timely manner, it may lead to osteoporosis, which can also be manifested in the phenomenon of lying down and not being able to turn over after delivery.
It is recommended to pay more attention to a balanced diet, intake of some calcium-rich foods, but also additional calcium supplements, such as oral calcium carbonate chewable tablets, calcium gluconate tablets, etc., and if necessary, you also need to appropriate exercise, avoid prolonged sedentary.
There are many reasons why you can’t turn over after lying down after giving birth, so we suggest you go to the hospital in time. After the doctor’s consultation, combine the results of the relevant examinations and other symptoms with the patient’s symptoms to clarify the specific causes of the disease, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to treat the cause.