Exercise therapy Maternal constipation can be prevented. Physical exercise can be used to promote bowel movements and help restore muscle tension. In healthy, normal births, women can start getting out of bed the day after delivery, increasing the time they get up and the range of motion day by day. You can also do postpartum gymnastics in bed and do anal retraction exercises to exercise the pelvic floor muscles and promote blood flow back to the anus. The method is to do the stool-holding action, lifting the anus upward and then relaxing it. Once in the morning and once in the evening, 10-30 times each time. The method of massage ① waist and back rubbing The hands cross the back of the waist with a little force from the top to the bottom to local warmth, then with the rubbing method, so that the warmth radiates to the abdomen. ② abdominal massage lying down or sitting position, one hand to the navel as the center around gently rubbing, 10-15 minutes, this method can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, thus helping defecation. With the change in lifestyle habits after pregnancy, coupled with the menstruation period, on the one hand to take care of the baby, on the other hand, the body has not yet fully recovered, often easy to ignore the balanced diet and moderate exercise, resulting in maternal constipation easily occur. Postpartum constipation prevention and control need to pay attention to the diet structure, to eat more fiber-containing food, such as vegetables, fruits. Strengthen the postpartum exercise, not 1 month after giving birth not to get out of bed, so that the metabolism slows down, also easy to cause constipation. To appropriate activities, adhere to do postpartum health exercises, and develop a good habit of regular bowel movements. If the stool has been constipated, can not be discharged, can use the open plug, wait for the stool softened can be discharged. If the above methods are not effective, especially for breastfeeding mothers, do not take drugs on your own, it is recommended to seek help from a regular hospital.