Why do I fart a lot after giving birth?

Farting is a phenomenon that happens frequently to everyone. In most cases, people fart for a physiological reason. For example, some foods will produce a lot of gas after eating. If you accidentally eat such foods, you may fart a lot after a meal. This is a very normal phenomenon, but sometimes farting is pathological. For example, people with constipation are prone to farting. Postpartum women are particularly prone to constipation. If you fart a lot after giving birth, the following problems may have occurred.

Why do I fart frequently after giving birth?

Why do I fart a lot after a caesarean section?

Some women still fart a lot until 1-2 months after delivery. At this time, they should pay attention to whether their diet structure is the same as before. Generally speaking, certain foods can cause the intestines to produce a large amount of gas, thereby increasing flatulence, such as onions, ginger, raw garlic, potatoes, sweets, beans and pasta. In addition, it is also possible that you have irritable bowel syndrome, also known as neurotic bowel syndrome. This situation is mostly caused by excessive pressure, and can also manifest as abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence.

In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat small meals frequently and avoid overeating. When eating, it is advisable to chew slowly to avoid swallowing too much air and avoid eating foods that easily produce gas. If the bloating is too severe, you should go to the hospital for treatment if necessary.

How long does it take to pass gas after a caesarean section?

Abdominal distension occurs after a cesarean section (C-section), mainly because the mother undergoes abdominal surgery, during which the intestines are irritated and intestinal motility is weakened. It usually takes 24 to 48 hours for intestinal function to gradually recover. Anal gas discharge (also known as farting) is a sign of intestinal peristalsis, indicating that the intestinal function of the mother has basically recovered. Only after intestinal motility is restored can you eat semi-liquid food and normal food, otherwise the stomach and intestines will not be able to bear it. Generally, gas will be discharged 24 hours after caesarean section. If gas has not been discharged after 48 hours, it is an abnormal situation and must be examined and treated by a doctor.

What should I eat before and after a cesarean section?

Within 6 hours after a caesarean section, the mother should strictly fast. This is because the effect of the anesthetic has not been completely eliminated and the systemic reaction is low. If she eats, it may cause choking, vomiting, etc. If you are really thirsty, you can ask your husband or other family members to feed you half a spoonful of water at regular intervals.

6 to 8 hours after the operation, although the gas has not yet been expelled, you can eat a small amount of liquid food without sugar or milk. Some hospitals prepare lotus root powder for patients, which mothers can eat in small amounts. You can also take a small amount of soup that helps to expel gas, such as rice soup and carrot soup, but the food you eat at this time should be mainly light and easily digestible liquid food, and try not to contain fat, protein and other foods that are difficult to digest and produce gas, such as milk and sugar water. Remember to eat small amounts and multiple times to avoid increasing the burden on your gastrointestinal tract.

Studies have shown that eating small amounts of food during this period (50 to 100 ml every 2 to 4 hours) can promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function and allow mothers to pass gas as soon as possible; but if eating is improper, it will have the opposite effect and even cause intestinal obstruction.

After the mother who has undergone cesarean section has passed gas, she can eat easily digestible foods rich in protein and vitamins. At this time, she should add an appropriate amount of crude fiber foods to prevent constipation. Usually, you can eat semi-liquid food such as steamed egg custard, porridge, noodles, etc. within 1 to 2 days after intestinal gas is discharged. After this you can eat normal meals. At the same time, drinking more soup is also beneficial to milk secretion.