How to make your uterus contract

During the childbirth process, because of many factors to consider, and each person's physical condition is different, there may be different changes in the uterus during delivery. Some mothers give birth very smoothly, this is because the uterine contractions are relatively fast, so the delivery is also very smooth. Some mothers have difficult contractions, and the pelvic cavity is narrow, which leads to poor delivery results. How to speed up the contraction of the uterus?

How to promote uterine contraction after childbirth

A woman's body will undergo many changes from pregnancy to childbirth, but among all the changes, the changes in the uterus are the most obvious. The uterine expansion caused by pregnancy will definitely have a recovery process after delivery, so all mothers will experience uterine contractions. But some mothers’ uterine contractions are not particularly smooth. In this case, how can we promote uterine contractions?

There will still be some residues in the uterus after delivery, which will affect uterine contraction. After giving birth, if the mother's physical strength allows, she should get out of bed and walk around as soon as possible. This can promote the discharge of lochia and make the uterus contract more smoothly. Many women are prone to anemia after giving birth. Anemia causes insufficient nutrition for the body and weakens the muscles. Therefore, women should take iron supplements after giving birth to replenish iron and blood, strengthen muscle contraction ability and promote uterine contraction.

Many mothers can feel obvious uterine contraction pain when breastfeeding after delivery. This is because the baby's sucking action stimulates the secretion of oxytocin. It will feel a little painful at this time, but oxytocin can help the contraction of the uterus, so breastfeeding should be tried as much as possible after delivery. Then, after delivery, you should pay attention to maintaining vaginal hygiene, strengthen the warmth of the uterus, be sure not to touch cold things, and get more rest.

How long does it take for the uterus to contract after childbirth?

Before a woman becomes pregnant, her uterus is about the size of a fist. In order to ensure the growth and development of the fetus, the uterus works diligently and will continue to grow to about 20 times its original size. After the baby is born, the uterus, which was originally round during pregnancy, immediately deflates like a deflated ball. However, it takes some time for the deflated uterus to return to its normal size. During this period, uterine contractions are promoting the recovery of the uterus. So how long will the postpartum uterine contractions last?

It takes about a week for the uterus to contract after delivery. After giving birth, the mother's uterus will begin to contract about 1 to 2 days after the baby is born. When the uterus contracts, the muscles contract forcefully. This exercise can compress the blood vessels and thus produce a hemostatic effect. If the uterus does not contract well, the blood vessels lack compression and therefore the bleeding cannot be stopped. The blood that flows out forms a blood clot in the uterine cavity, and the contraction force of the uterus is worse, which turns into a vicious circle and causes more bleeding.

The best time for women’s uterus to recover is during the confinement period. If the uterus does not contract well, it will affect the involution of the uterus. In addition to continuous bleeding, you are likely to grow a small belly or even more serious conditions will occur.