Slow bowel movements

At the beginning of puerperium, abdominal distension and constipation are more common. Some women have a bowel movement after 3-5 days or longer. As a result, defecation becomes more difficult, and anal fissures, hemorrhoids, abdominal distension and other adverse consequences. The main reasons for its formation are as follows: (1) In the first few days after giving birth, due to the maternal fatigue, physical weakness, multi-bed rest, and small amount of activity, resulting in slowed bowel motility, reduced bowel tension, and intestinal contents staying in the bowel Over time, water is overabsorbed and constipation is formed. (2) Due to the excessive stretching of pregnancy and childbirth, the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor tissues are loosened, leading to weakened defecation force. (3) Because of perineal laceration or swelling and pain caused by perineal wounds during childbirth, dare not defecate forcefully, inhibit reverse defecation, and prolong the residence time of stool in the intestine. (4) Improper diet. Fiber in food can stimulate bowel movements. Therefore, too little cellulose in the diet (such as monotonous eggs and rice diet) can slow bowel movements, causing constipation and bloating. In order to prevent and treat bloating and constipation, you should pay attention to increase the amount of activity appropriately, strengthen the exercise of abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles, such as doing more maternity exercises, and properly matching diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and drink honey before bedtime. A glass of water, in severe cases, under the guidance of a doctor, you can apply some laxatives, such as guide, Kaisailu.

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