Defecation after a normal delivery depends on the individual’s recovery and diet. Under normal circumstances, normal bowel function can be resumed 2-3 days after delivery, and some women may need 4-5 days to resume bowel movement. If you do not have normal defecation for more than a week, you need to investigate the cause.
I. Reasons for difficult defecation after childbirth
There are many reasons affecting the difficulty of defecation after childbirth, specific reasons include.
1, reduced gastrointestinal function or combined with hemorrhoids and rectal polyps.
2, perineotomy, instrument assisted delivery, incision pain afraid to defecate.
3, too long in bed after delivery, and less activity.
4, previous history of constipation, especially those with constipation habits during pregnancy, which usually continues into the postpartum period.
5, poor dietary habits, such as eating large amounts of eggs, sweets, etc.
6, mental tension or drinking too little water.
Second, the hazards of difficult defecation after childbirth
If women have difficulty in defecation after giving birth, it will produce more hazards, such as loss of appetite, endocrine changes, anal fissures and hemorrhoids. In addition, postpartum defecation difficulties can lead to the accumulation and absorption of toxins, and at the same time can impede the blood circulation in the pelvis, so it should be actively treated.
Third, the treatment of postpartum defecation difficulties
The harm caused by postpartum defecation difficulties to the mother is huge, so once the maternal postpartum constipation is found, it should be actively treated, the specific treatment methods are as follows.
1, general treatment: give a high-fiber diet, appropriate to increase physical activity, drink more water, etc., to promote defecation.
2, drug treatment: can take oral Bifidobacterium casei capsules, or apply stimulant laxatives, hypertonic laxatives and other drugs, as well as appropriate to give open-cell nasal.
3, other treatment: if you have not defecated for a long time, and there is a serious bloating, you can use the anal tube exhaust, soap and water enema and other treatments.
Fourth, the prevention of postpartum defecation difficulties
In order to avoid postpartum defecation difficulties, can be prevented from the following aspects.
1, 6-8 hours after childbirth for turning activities or gently massage the lower abdomen.
2, early postpartum gymnastics and anal reduction exercises.
3.Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and less stimulating food.
4.Maintain a happy spirit and smooth emotional and mental regulation.
5.Create good habits of regular bowel movements.
6.Drink more warm water and soup, and prohibit drinking alcohol.