Vaginal laxity after childbirth

After natural birth, the vagina is significantly dilated due to the compression of the fetus, and the dilated muscles are difficult to return to their original state after delivery, which can make the vagina less elastic and lead to postpartum vaginal laxity. Secondly, a history of miscarriage, multiple births, prolonged labor and delivery, and a large fetus can also lead to vaginal laxity after childbirth. In this case, the symptoms of vaginal laxity can be relieved by improving your daily behavior. Firstly, pelvic muscle exercises can help to restore the contraction of vaginal muscles by inhaling deeply, tightening the anus for 10-15 seconds, then exhaling deeply, relaxing the anus, and so on. Secondly, consciously holding for a few seconds while urinating and then continuing, or relaxing the body while lying on the back and contracting the vagina for 3 seconds and then repeating several times, or consciously tensing the inner thighs and perineal muscles while walking and then relaxing, etc. can also help to restore the contraction of the vaginal muscles. It is recommended to start doing pelvic muscle exercises as early as possible after delivery. These daily exercises can greatly improve the elasticity of the vagina. Of course, in addition to the above behavioral exercises, women should also ensure the intake of essential nutrients after childbirth so as to ensure muscle recovery. However, if the vaginal laxity is serious and the symptoms do not improve with the above mentioned methods, surgical treatment such as traditional vaginal mucosal excision or sutured repositioning of the muscles around the vagina can be performed, but the surgery is not recommended during breastfeeding or menstruation.