How to relieve uterine contraction pain in pregnant women

Postpartum uterine contraction pain refers to the severe pain in the lower abdomen caused by uterine contractions in the early stage of delivery. Postpartum uterine contraction can reduce the occurrence of postpartum hemorrhage and is beneficial to the discharge of stubborn postpartum lochia. It appears 1 to 2 days after giving birth, lasts for 2 to 3 days and then disappears. It is common in multiparous women. During breastfeeding, the increased reflex oxytocin metabolism exacerbates the pain and does not require special medication.

1. Song acupuncture therapy

Scientific studies have found that music can reduce the anxiety of pregnant women during labor and alleviate the pain of uterine contractions. According to the records of the mothers' labor and delivery conditions, pregnant women who listened to music often had significantly reduced anxiety and pain. The study also found that letting pregnant women listen to music and do music therapy can also help postpartum recovery and improve the relationship between mother and new baby.

2. Do something else

Distract attention: When the pain becomes more and more frequent, pregnant mothers may want to imagine the happy scene of the newborn, or read a newspaper, watch TV, take a walk, talk, it is best not to think about the word "pain".

3. Take a deep breath with your pregnant father

It is normal for pregnant women to feel tension in their waist muscles during contractions. At this time, other parts of the body should be relaxed as much as possible. When pregnant mothers sit or lie down, their bodies need some support points, such as pillow cores and chair backs. The pregnant father should ensure that his wife's elbows, legs, waist, and neck are always supported and feel comfortable. The pregnant father should also check whether all parts of his wife's body are completely relaxed.

Uterine contractions are a key feature of labor. To put it simply, they mean that there are standard uterine contractions, which are called uterine contractions. The contractions are irregular at first, with weak intensity, then gradually become more regular, with increasing intensity, increasing duration, and decreasing intervals, such as 2-3 minutes, lasting 50-60 seconds.

If a woman experiences uterine contractions during pregnancy, she should adjust her mood and state of mind in time, avoid any stress, and maintain a happy mood to reduce the probability of uterine contractions. In fact, when women have uterine contractions and pain, they can use the above method to relieve some of it, avoid adding too much pain to themselves, and also allow the fetus to grow and develop more healthily.