8 common health problems after birth

1 to 5 months after birth, pregnant women or hair loss due to hormonal changes. There is a case of excessive loss that makes women think they are ill, but within a year, the hair will grow back.

Other common problems after childbirth:

Swelling of the abdomen

The process of giving birth has expelled out large amounts of amniotic fluid but in some people, the abdomen is still bloated and swollen, especially for caesarean birth. Usually only 5 days after birth, the phenomenon will decrease and lose.

Some women have swelling in their legs, resting and resting. If one side of the leg is still swollen and the other is swollen and painful, it is most likely that an aneurysm is submerged due to a blood clot.

Dull ache in the vulva region

This phenomenon usually takes place from birth to 6 weeks, often in women who give birth for the first time. The cause of the pain is the perineum (the area between the vagina and the anus), which is swollen, torn, or due to the need to undergo vulvoving. Be cautious when standing up and sitting down. Should sit in a soft chair and avoid strong contact with the vulva, even when bathing. If it hurts, cold ice may be applied or hospitalized for treatment.

Bleeding pussy

It usually occurs within 6 weeks after birth, even in normal delivery and caesarean section. A peeling layer of the uterine lining makes the woman feel like she is having a period. Blood is usually light in color, then turns dark red and pink or clear, yellow.

In some cases, the bleeding after birth is stopped early but then continues, especially when the gynecological activity is strong. If there is no fever, abdominal pain, uterine pain, bleeding within the first 6 weeks is considered normal. If over time the blood still flows, you should seek medical treatment.

Uncontrollable when urinating

Usually appear within 8 weeks after birth, especially the first few days. Only a woman who sneezes or coughs can produce urine. This is because after birth, the muscles and ligaments of the hip are weakened, making it difficult to control urine excretion, the bladder is removed from the old position.

Uterine colic

This phenomenon usually occurs within a few days after birth because the uterus shrinks to return to its original size, which can last up to 9 months or during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding stimulates the body to release oxytocine, a uterine contraction hormone. Spastic oococ. To relieve pain, you can take Ibuprofen, massage.

Constipation

Common within a few days after birth, especially in caesarean section. To fix this, drink plenty of water, increase fiber-rich foods such as green vegetables, fruits, and eat soft-to-digest foods

Stiffness of the breast

After birth from 2 to 5 days, in most pregnant women have the phenomenon mentioned above, some breast tenderness is like a stone. That's because the milk supply system starts to be activated. When this system is finished adjusting to reach a steady state, stiffness is lost. Pregnant women should wear underwear that is wide enough to support the breasts both day and night, breast-feeding when necessary and use breast-chilled cabbage leaves (because the cabbage itself is already the same size as the breast). If there is too much milk, it can be squeezed out for breastfeeding or stored when needed.