The normal puerperium is after childbirth.

Postpartum recovery is very important for mothers after giving birth. During this period, they need to pay more attention to various aspects such as diet, exercise and rest. This period is also called the confinement period. So, how many days after giving birth does the confinement period generally refer to? Let's discuss the relevant detailed introduction below.

How long is the normal confinement period after giving birth?

The confinement period is a medical term, which refers to the recovery period of a woman's body after giving birth. After giving birth, women have a large area of ​​trauma in the uterus, birth canal and other parts, and usually need a long time to slowly heal. This period is called the confinement period. The confinement period is a critical period for women. During this period, good medical care should be taken to prevent confinement diseases.

Modern scientific books also indicate that it takes 42-56 days for women to adjust and recover in all aspects after giving birth. During this period, rest should be the main thing, and excessive physical activity should be avoided. In particular, it is best for pregnant women to rest in bed and do a good job of body conditioning within 15 days after giving birth to help the body's organs recover as quickly as possible.

Physiological changes during the confinement period:

1. Changes in life indicators

During the confinement period, the mother's body temperature, pulse rate, breathing, and blood pressure are mostly within the normal range. They rise slightly within one day after giving birth, and are generally not higher than 38°C. After giving birth, the pulse rate will decrease slightly to 60 to 70 beats per minute and will recover after 7 days. After giving birth, inhale 14 to 16 times per minute. Blood pressure stabilized after giving birth.

2. Changes in the urinary system during the confinement period

The changes in the urinary system during the confinement period mainly include changes in the uterus, changes in the uterus and cervix, and changes in the vagina and private parts. Uterine transformation refers to the process in which the uterus gradually returns to its pre-pregnancy state after delivery of the disc. This process takes about 6 weeks, during which the main changes are the contraction of uterine muscle tissue and reconstruction of the uterine wall. The key to the change of the lower part of the uterus and cervix is ​​within 2 to 3 days after giving birth, and the cervical opening can still accommodate 2 fingers. One week after giving birth, the internal os of the cervix closes and the cervical canal is restored; four weeks after giving birth, the cervix returns to its pre-pregnancy shape. Pregnant women often have slight lacerations at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions of the external cervix during childbirth, causing the external cervix of a primiparous woman to change from a circular shape before delivery (pre-delivery type) to a "I"-shaped transverse tear after delivery (delivery type).

3. Breast Transformation

After giving birth, your breasts will become fuller and begin to secrete milk. Breast pain will be felt 2-3 days after the confinement period. At this time, the baby should be allowed to suck early to stimulate early milk production. The milk produced in the first few days is called colostrum, which is light yellow in color and contains a lot of antibodies that can enhance the immune system of newborns within one year after birth. After one week, colostrum turns into normal milk, which is milky white and thicker in quality.