Pregnant women will go through a period of confinement after giving birth, which is the most important time for their physical rest. If the confinement period is not properly treated, it can cause serious sequelae, so it is important to rest well during the confinement period. Can postpartum uterine involution lead to pregnancy?
Poor uterine recovery in postpartum women can affect pregnancy. After giving birth, pregnant women will experience a period of recovery in the uterus. During this period of about two weeks, if the uterus becomes too small to touch, it indicates that the recovery of the uterus is relatively good. If the uterus does not recover properly, the stomach usually keeps bulging. Pregnant women may experience lochia after giving birth, ranging from bright red at the beginning to colorless at the end. It takes about six weeks, and if the uterus does not recover properly, lochia will produce a foul odor.
If the uterus does not recover properly, lochia will be delayed and not clean, which may lead to infection in pregnant women, and more seriously, sepsis may occur. Unclean lochia is likely to cause heavy bleeding after childbirth, which can seriously endanger the mother's life. Unclean lochia after cesarean section may lead to wound opening and infection in pregnant women, and in severe cases, the uterus may need to be removed.
Urination should be done promptly after childbirth, and do not lie in bed for a long time after giving birth. Exercising on the ground as early as possible is beneficial for physical recovery and is also useful for the discharge of lochia. By breastfeeding the baby, if the baby sucks on the breast, the uterus will contract.
