How to relieve uterine contraction pain after normal delivery

Uterine contractions occur not only during pregnancy, but also after giving birth. Uterine contractions are mainly a phenomenon caused by the secretion of hormones in the female body stimulating the formation of the uterus, while uterine contractions after normal delivery are mainly a symptom caused by the uterus returning to its normal level before delivery. Therefore, uterine contractions after normal delivery are usually accompanied by pain. How should we relieve them at this time?

How many days will the contractions hurt after a normal birth?

To put it simply, the pain of natural childbirth is the pain of uterine contractions. As for why uterine contractions are so painful, there is no way of knowing. Perhaps it is a test from God for women. If you want to become a mother, you must go through some pain. In fact, uterine contractions do not end with the end of delivery. After giving birth, the mother can still feel slight lower abdominal pain, which is postpartum uterine contraction. Uterine contraction pain after normal delivery is the pain caused by uterine contraction during the process of the uterus returning to normal size, which usually disappears naturally after 4-7 days. During breastfeeding, the baby's sucking behavior will stimulate the mother's uterine contractions to increase, causing more severe uterine pain. This is the uterus recovering faster, so there is no need to worry too much.

How to relieve uterine contraction pain after childbirth

Sleeping on the side: The mother can choose to rest in a side-lying position and avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time to reduce pain. If there is a wound, the mother should lie on the side without the wound to avoid lochia flowing into the wound and causing infection. Massage: Within 10 days after delivery, family members can help the mother to do circular abdominal massage with their palms with a little force until the painful area becomes hard. If the pain is severe, the massage should be stopped and the mother should lie prone to relieve the pain. Painkillers: If the pain is severe and affects rest and sleep, mild sedatives can be used to relieve the pain under the guidance of a doctor if necessary.

The above is the relevant information on how many days the uterine contractions will last after a normal delivery. In fact, the pain will not last for a few days. It depends on the usual care. If the care is done well, the pain will not last for a few days. You also need to calm down your mentality. At this time, you still need to relax. Taking good care of the baby during the confinement period is the most important thing.