The problem with the work of the intestine is one of the most common during pregnancy. Among them, flatulence, diarrhea and constipation. Unfortunately, constipation can continue to remind of itself and after childbirth. Solving the problem of constipation after childbirth is also difficult, as in pregnancy, because the period of breastfeeding limits the intake of even more drugs. We will try to consider in detail the causes of constipation after childbirth and the methods of its treatment (official and folk).
Why do constipation occur after delivery?
Now we will understand the reasons for constipation after childbirth, then it becomes clear how to get rid of them. So, the causes of stool disorders in the postpartum period can be:
- hormonal changes in the body (the level of pregnancy hormones drops sharply and comes to what was before conception);
- weakening of abdominal muscles;
- change in the position of the intestine in the abdominal cavity: compression of the enlarged uterus of the intestine leads to its displacement and slowing of its peristalsis, which is the main cause of constipation in pregnant women. After delivery, the size of the uterus is significantly reduced and leads to the fact that the intestine is again shifted, which again affects its work;
- Another cause of severe constipation after childbirth is the fear of straining the perineum after it has been sutured;
- inadequate nutrition in the postpartum period can exacerbate hemorrhoids and constipation after childbirth.
Constipation after childbirth - what to do?
In order to determine how to cure constipation after childbirth, consider traditional and non-traditional methods. To traditional include a diet, candles, tablets and syrups. If a young mother is suffering from constipation after childbirth, then the first thing to do is to revise the diet. From the daily diet should be removed flour, pasta and sharply limit the sweet. In the nutrition of the nursing mother should be present products containing coarse fiber (whole grain bread, cereals, vegetables), low-fat protein products (meat, dairy products).
Candles of constipation after childbirth is one of the most sparing ways to cause stools. So, glycerin suppositories, most often prescribed for constipation, have two mechanisms of action. First, mechanical irritation of the rectal mucosa stimulates intestinal peristalsis. Secondly, liquefying in the ampoule of the rectum, the glycerin candle is mixed with its contents and promotes its excretion outside. An important point in the use of candles is their predominantly local action with minimal absorption into the regional bloodstream.
Excellent means of constipation after birth are syrups on the basis of lactulose (coarse fiber, which stimulates the intestinal peristalsis), they include Dufalac, Norma, Lactovit. Their main advantage is safety for their mother, and they do not enter the breast milk and act strictly in the intestines. Lactulose-based syrups do not cause painful spasms in the intestines and allow easy emptying of the intestine.
Constipation after childbirth - folk remedies
In the treatment of constipation in the postpartum period to help
As we see, the problem of constipation after childbirth remains relevant and its solution in each case is very individual. Therefore, if a woman encounters this problem, it is first worth trying to normalize the stool by eating and drinking lots of fluids. If this does not help, you should see a doctor so that he can help you find the right treatment.