How to quickly defecate after childbirth constipation? Be careful to avoid these misunderstandings

Many mothers who have just given birth will encounter the problem of postpartum constipation. The body itself has not recovered, hemorrhoids have become more serious, and constipation makes new mothers very uncomfortable. Is there any way to help mothers defecate quickly? Let's take a look with the editor.

1. Use laxatives. It is not advisable to use strong laxatives for postpartum constipation to avoid diarrhea, which will affect the health of the mother and milk secretion.

You can use some laxatives in moderation under the doctor's advice. The most commonly used one is fruit laxative tablets, one tablet per night, before going to bed.

2. Abdominal massage: Massage the abdomen clockwise around the navel 2-3 times a day, each time for no less than 10 minutes, to stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis.

3. Diet therapy (1) Sesame, walnut and honey paste

Ingredients: 60 grams each of black sesame seeds, walnut kernels and honey.

Method: First, crush the black sesame seeds and walnut kernels and grind them into a paste. After cooking, add honey and take it twice a day.

Efficacy: This method can lubricate the intestines and facilitate bowel movements.

(2) Perilla and Sesame Seed Porridge

Ingredients: 20 grams of perilla seeds and hemp seeds, 200 grams of polished rice, and 30 grams of white sugar.

Preparation method: Mash the perilla seeds and sesame seeds, soak them in water and stir them. Put the juice into the pot, add the washed rice and cook into porridge for consumption.

Efficacy: It can relieve gas and stagnation, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, and invigorate the qi and strengthen the stomach. It is suitable for postpartum constipation. Since the diet therapy recipe contains perilla seeds that can relieve gas, it is more suitable for those who also have abdominal bloating.

4. Tea therapy (1) Senna leaf and brown sugar drink

Take 6 grams of Chinese medicine senna leaves, add appropriate amount of brown sugar, soak with boiling water, and drink frequently instead of tea.

(2) Honey tea

Put an appropriate amount of tea leaves into a small cloth bag, put it into a teacup, pour boiling water into it, and then add an appropriate amount of honey.

Drinking this tea can quench thirst, nourish blood, moisten the lungs and benefit the kidneys, and can also treat constipation, spleen and stomach disharmony, pharyngitis and other symptoms.

5. Anal lifting exercise Anal lifting method (sitting, lying or standing): When inhaling, pull the anus inward and tighten the anus, and relax when exhaling. Relax and tighten the anus 30 times each time, once in the morning and once in the evening. If you can do anal lifting exercise in the chest-knee position (kneeling with both knees, chest against the bed, and raising the buttocks), the effect will be better.

Efficacy: Anal lifting exercises can improve local blood circulation, improve the function of the anal sphincter, prevent anal relaxation, and are effective in preventing and treating hemorrhoids, constipation and prolapse of the anus.

6. Suction and push defecation method: Put your hands on your abdomen, contract your abdominal muscles, make your stomach flatter and your waist wider, this is called "sucking"; then do the opposite action and push your abdominal muscles toward your palms, this is called "pushing"; after doing 10 suction and push actions, finally do a pushing action for a long time (3-5 seconds).

Note: When doing this exercise, relax your pelvic floor muscles.

7. Soap water enema. If the constipation is particularly severe, for example, the mother has not been to the toilet for more than a week, you can ask the nurse to use warm soapy water enema to remove the dry stool accumulated in the rectum.

1. Eating more bananas can help with bowel movements

Most people believe that bananas can moisturize the intestines. In fact, only ripe bananas can have the above function. If you eat too many raw bananas, it will not only fail to help you defecate, but will aggravate constipation.

2. Drinking tea can help with bowel movements

Many people believe that tea can relieve internal heat and relieve constipation, but people with constipation should not drink too much. In fact, tea has an astringent effect, and drinking too much will aggravate constipation.

Note: People with constipation must drink more water. An average person drinks 1200 ml of water a day, while people with constipation should drink 2000 ml. Drinking this water in 8-10 times can keep the intestines moist and help relieve constipation.

1. Postpartum gastrointestinal function is reduced, peristalsis is slow, intestinal contents stay too long, and water is excessively absorbed.

2. During pregnancy, the muscles of the abdominal wall and pelvic floor do not have enough contraction strength.

3. In the late stages of labor, the perineum and pelvis are more or less damaged, which inhibits defecation through nerve reflexes.

4. The postpartum diet is too focused on so-called high nutrition, lacks fiber, and reduces food residues.

1. Drink more water after delivery, get up early to move around and exercise, and don't stay in bed all the time. This can increase intestinal moisture, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation.

2. Improve eating habits, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, eat less spicy food, and eat more fiber-containing foods to promote gastrointestinal motility and prevent constipation.

3. Keep the area around the anus clean. Take a warm water bath after defecation or before going to bed to promote local blood circulation in the anus and improve hemorrhoids.

If the mother suffers from severe constipation and hemorrhoids, she can take laxatives under the guidance of a doctor.