Postpartum abdominal distension may be caused by uterine contraction, pelvic floor relaxation, gynecological inflammation and other reasons.
1. Uterine contraction: women will have uterine contraction to promote the repair of the uterine lining after delivery, due to the contraction of the uterine muscle fibers, may produce the feeling of abdominal distension.
2. Pelvic floor relaxation: the body will secrete relaxin in late pregnancy, and the fetal compression is relatively strong during delivery, which may lead to pelvic floor relaxation, pelvic floor relaxation will show a feeling of abdominal distension, accompanied by uterine prolapse, vaginal wall bulging before and after the symptoms, will also aggravate the feeling of abdominal distension.
3. Gynecological inflammation: not paying attention to personal hygiene after delivery may cause pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic inflammatory disease leads to pelvic congestion, edema, will cause small abdominal swelling symptoms.
Clinical causes of postpartum abdominal distension are more, serious cases are recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the specific cause of the disease, and under the guidance of the doctor to give targeted treatment.