What should I do if I have difficulty defecating after a cesarean section? How can I defecate quickly after a cesarean section?

Postpartum constipation is a common problem for many new mothers. Constipation can be serious or minor. Today, I will mainly explain to you how pregnant women who have had a caesarean section should deal with postpartum constipation.

Causes of postpartum constipation

If a woman eats normally after giving birth, but cannot defecate for several days or has dry and painful defecation, it is called postpartum constipation, or postpartum constipation, which is one of the most common postpartum diseases. The following 5 points are the main reasons for postpartum constipation. Let's take a look!

1. The gastrointestinal function of the parturient is reduced, the peristalsis is slow, and the intestinal contents stay for too long, causing water absorption and resulting in dry stools.

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, the dietary structure is unreasonable, vegetables and fruits are eaten less, there is a lack of fiber, and food residues are reduced.

5. After childbirth, the body is weak and the bowel movement is weakened, making it difficult to get out of bed and move around. Many women are not used to using a bedpan to defecate in bed.

6. Taking iron supplements or antidepressants, both of which can cause constipation.

How to prevent postpartum constipation

1. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible after giving birth

It is very necessary for new mothers to get out of bed and move around as soon as possible after giving birth, which is very beneficial for preventing and relieving constipation. Moving around as soon as possible can make the gastrointestinal tract of new mothers move as soon as possible, reduce abdominal distension, help intestinal peristalsis, restore function as soon as possible, and prevent constipation. If new mothers still have the urge to defecate two or three days after giving birth, they can gently massage their abdomen to help defecation.

Generally, new mothers who give birth naturally can try to sit up and get out of bed 6 to 8 hours after giving birth, while new mothers who give birth by cesarean section should try to get out of bed 24 hours after the operation.

2. Develop a daily bowel movement habit

Some new mothers who had natural births had episiotomies during childbirth, so they are very afraid of defecating after delivery, fearing that the wound will split if they exert too much force. New mothers who had cesarean sections need to stay in bed for a period of time after delivery. Because they are not used to using the bedpan in bed, they will not defecate unless it is absolutely necessary. This is not a correct approach. New mothers should develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day. You may not feel like defecating at first, but you can try it regularly. After a few times, the habit of regular bowel movements will be formed.

It should be noted that the time for a new mother to defecate should not be too long. In the period just after giving birth, the body is weak, so it is best for the new mother to have someone accompany her when she defecates to prevent accidents.

3. Combine work and rest to get enough sleep

After giving birth, new mothers have to consume a lot of physical energy. Many new mothers cannot defecate normally due to physical weakness. At this time, new mothers should get enough sleep, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and let their bodies recover as soon as possible, which is very necessary for restoring normal defecation.

In addition to paying attention to the combination of work and rest, new mothers can do some simple activities, such as simple twists in yoga, etc., which can promote intestinal peristalsis!

4. Drink a glass of water every morning

Drinking a glass of water every morning can not only replenish the body fluids lost overnight, but also help moisten the intestines and wake up the dormant stomach and intestines. This is a very good lifestyle habit. New mothers with severe constipation can also put a spoonful of honey in the water!

5. Pay attention to the combination of coarse and fine food

New mothers should combine coarse and fine food in their diet during pregnancy. On the basis of ensuring protein, they should eat more vegetables and fruits rich in fiber. This can not only help control weight, but also moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, and also beautify the skin. Why not do it?

Eating foods rich in fiber can soften stools and promote defecation; eating foods that promote gastrointestinal motility can help digestion and relieve constipation. These are all good choices for new mothers!

6. Medication-assisted laxative

If the new mother is severely constipated, she can use enema or wax suppository to help relieve constipation. Enema and wax suppository both soften the stool. Generally, after 10 to 15 minutes of use, the new mother can defecate normally. Some laxatives may be addictive, so the new mother may wish to consult a doctor before using them.

What to do if you have difficulty defecating after a cesarean section

Due to many special factors, many pregnant women finally choose cesarean section. Compared with natural birth, cesarean section is more harmful to the mother. After natural birth, you can walk normally after a few hours. However, cesarean section requires at least two weeks of bed rest, or even a month. In addition, many mothers have difficulty defecating after cesarean section. So, what should I do if I have difficulty defecating after cesarean section?

Many mothers experience difficulty defecating after cesarean sections. Due to the extreme stretching and expansion of the pelvic floor muscles during delivery, as well as congestion and edema, and fatigue of the abdominal muscles during the second stage of labor, their elasticity cannot be restored in a short period of time. In addition, excessive breath holding, excessive shouting, deep breathing, water and electrolyte disorders during delivery lead to slowed intestinal peristalsis, which leads to weakened postpartum defecation function and inability to effectively excrete feces. Normal vaginal delivery usually restores defecation function about 24 hours after delivery, and cesarean section patients generally defecate 48 to 72 hours after surgery. If a mother has difficulty defecating, she can start from the following aspects:

1. Diet: Eat more green vegetables to get dietary fiber, drink enough water, and eat foods that can lubricate the intestines, such as honey water and bananas;

2. Appropriate activities: For mothers who have undergone caesarean section without complications, they can try to walk around indoors on the second day after delivery. If there are complications, they must follow the doctor's instructions and should not get out of bed too early;

3. Taking medicine: If the bowel movement takes too long, you can consult a doctor and prescribe some Chinese patent medicine to relieve constipation.

Finally, I would like to remind all new mothers that if you have difficulty defecating after giving birth, don’t be too anxious. You can eat bananas and sweet potatoes for conditioning. If the defecation is still not relieved, please use medication for conditioning under the guidance of the doctor.

How to defecate quickly after cesarean section

If you have difficulty defecating, you should try to defecate as soon as possible. At first, you can use some physical or drug methods to relieve abdominal distension and promote gastrointestinal motility. If you still cannot defecate 4 days after cesarean section, you can take some laxatives to defecate.

1. Use hot compress: apply a hot towel or hot water bag to the abdomen, and massage the lower abdomen three times a day, each time for about 15 minutes to half an hour, but be careful not to touch the wound.

2. Western medicine injection: You can inject 0.5 mg of proserin 1-3 times a day, which is conducive to the gradual recovery of gastrointestinal function. You need to consult a doctor before taking the medicine.

3. Taking phenolphthalein tablets: You can take 1-3 phenolphthalein tablets 3 times a day.

4. Take Chinese medicine: brew 10-20 grams of senna leaves with boiling water, and then drink it. Control the drinking time to 3 times a day until the bowel movement is normal. In addition, it is recommended to take some Ma Ren Wan and Bian Nai Tong, which are also effective.

5. You can also put some enema or glycerin suppository into the anus to promote smooth bowel movements.

6. For pregnant women with severe abdominal distension, you can use a rectal tube to release gas and allow the intestines to move slowly.

7. For pregnant women who have tried the above methods but still have no effect, you can use the specially made "Liso Enema" preparation, which can effectively defecate.

8. If the stool of the mother after cesarean section is drier, it will be difficult to insert the anal canal. You can first ask someone to use their fingers to take out some of the stool, and then use the above method for enema. This can effectively relieve constipation and expel gas.