Why is my belly still so big after a cesarean section? What should I do?

Some mothers gave birth to their children by caesarean section. Their stomachs were big during pregnancy. They thought that they would get smaller after giving birth, but in fact, they did not. So why is the stomach still big after caesarean section? What should I do?

Reasons for a big belly after cesarean section

Because the baby is growing during pregnancy, the belly needs to store a lot of fat to support the baby's weight. Now that the baby is born, it is difficult to get rid of the fat on the belly in a short time. This has nothing to do with whether it is a caesarean section or not.

What to do if the belly is too big after cesarean section

1. Use a belly band

The use of a cinching belt after a cesarean section can not only effectively prevent the sagging of internal organs and promote postpartum recovery, but also has a good effect on slimming the belly. However, the cinching belt must be used after the cesarean section wound has healed. During the use, proper exercise and a reasonable diet will have a better effect on slimming the belly.

2. Eat a healthy diet

During the confinement period and breastfeeding period, it is not a good idea for mothers to diet and lose weight. In order to ensure the recovery of the body after childbirth and the quality of breastfeeding, you must take in enough nutrition. If you want to achieve the effect of losing belly fat, you need to arrange your diet reasonably, match the ingredients scientifically, drink two glasses of milk every morning and evening, and eat more fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and fiber. Do not overeat or eat a large amount of high-fat and high-protein food, and try not to eat sweets or fried foods.

3. Exercise

After the cesarean section wound heals and the stitches are removed, you can exercise appropriately. During the confinement period, the mother can walk around the room appropriately. After the full month, she can do some simple housework and run appropriately. Jog for 30 minutes every morning and evening. Yoga can also help to reduce belly fat. Do sit-ups at night, which can help to reduce belly fat.

How long does it take for the belly to recover after childbirth?

Right after giving birth, the uterus weighs about 1.0kg, which is equivalent to the size of a 20-week pregnancy, so after giving birth, pregnant mothers can still feel that their stomachs are slightly bulging. However, in general, the uterus can basically recover by about 6 weeks after giving birth.

There is a very important reference for the recovery of the uterus, that is lochia. Under normal circumstances, within 3-4 days after giving birth, the amount of lochia will be relatively large and the color will be bright red. In the 5-10 days after delivery, the color of lochia gradually fades, the total amount of blood contained gradually decreases, and the cervical mucus and vaginal exudate increase. In the 10-14 days after delivery, the color of lochia slowly turns white or light yellow, and the amount of blood gradually decreases. Therefore, if the lochia is still bloody, large in amount, and accompanied by a foul odor 2 weeks after delivery, and sometimes even rotten meat or fetal membrane-like things can be seen, it means that the recovery of the uterus is poor, and you should go to the hospital to see a specialist for diagnosis and treatment in time.