Constipation during normal labor

Constipation is a problem that many pregnant women may face after childbirth, which may be related to postpartum physical changes, dietary factors, reduced activities, psychological factors, postpartum hormone changes and other factors. It is necessary to protect wounds, adjust diet, appropriate activities, psychological support, drug treatment, etc. 1. Reasons 1. Postpartum body changes In the process of normal labor, the maternal body will undergo a series of changes, such as perineal lateral incision or laceration, which may lead to pain, so that the maternal does not dare to defecate normally, thus causing constipation. 2. Diet factors Postpartum diet structure is unreasonable, excessive intake of fine food and lack of dietary fiber intake, easy to lead to intestinal motility slowed down, forming constipation. 3. Reduced activity The time in bed after childbirth is relatively long, and the amount of activity is greatly reduced, which is not conducive to the normal peristalsis of the intestinal tract and increases the chance of constipation. 4. Psychological factors Some pregnant women may develop anxiety due to postpartum physical discomfort and the pressure of taking care of the newborn., which may also affect intestinal function and lead to constipation. 5. Postpartum hormone changes Changes in hormone levels in the body may also affect intestinal function, making changes in defecation regularity.2. Treatment 1. Protect wounds Pay attention to wound care, reduce pain, so that normal defecation can occur. 2. Adjust diet, increase intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other foods rich in dietary fiber, such as celery, pitaya, oatmeal, etc., to promote intestinal motility and relieve constipation symptoms. 3. Appropriate activities as soon as possible, such as walking indoors, to promote intestinal motility and relieve constipation symptoms. 4. Psychological support Family members should pay attention to the maternal psychological state and give psychological support and counseling to relieve their tension and anxiety. 5. Drug treatment If constipation is serious, appropriate drugs can be used under the guidance of doctors, such as Kaisailu, lactulose, etc.