Get ready, expectant mothers, a series of pain that arises after childbirth

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"Get ready, Pregnant Mother, a Series of Pain that Arises After Childbirth"

Get ready, expectant mothers, a series of pain that arises after childbirth

Dream - The process of giving birth is synonymous with pain, whether it be through normal delivery (vaginal) or through a cesarean section. In fact, it is not only during childbirth but also afterwards.

Often, new mothers are confused about the continuous pain they experience in their bodies after giving birth, whether it is normal or not. The feeling of pain, stiffness, and discomfort in various parts of the body is very normal after childbirth.

"For that reason, it is important for mothers who have just given birth to regularly visit the doctor, for 1 to 2 months after delivery. Do not hesitate to inform the doctor about any pain that occurs after childbirth. Here are some complaints of pain that may arise in the body after delivery. It is important for pregnant women, especially those who are about to give birth to their first child, to know this."

1. Whole Body Muscles

Mother may feel pain all over her body because she's enduring contraction pain and trying different positions while pushing. Body parts will feel sore, especially the buttocks, as well as the arms and legs can also feel sore.

"The delivery is like a marathon, and even a short delivery can cause muscle tension and stiffness," said Robin Elise Weiss, a professional doula. Sometimes the hips and thighs also feel painful. This usually happens to mothers who give birth naturally, because they place their feet on a support for hours, or pull their legs into a wide open position for a long time during delivery."

In mothers who undergo a caesarean section, the back will also feel sore after the anesthesia wears off and sometimes it can be felt throughout the muscles. This is because the anesthesia injection in the back leaves a quite intense pain. The doctor or midwife may also inform you about the types of medicine that can be consumed, both over-the-counter and prescribed ones.

2. Pain in the Buttocks

Mother also experiences pain in the area ranging from the vagina to the rectum. This entire area does indeed stretch during childbirth, to allow for the baby's birth, and gradually returns to its original shape after birth.

Mother also experiences pain in the area from the vagina to the rectum. This entire area does stretch during childbirth, to allow for the birth of the baby and gradually return to its original shape after birth. These tissues may be swollen and the mother can compress them with ice immediately after giving birth. Pain will also occur if the mother experiences tears during normal delivery. To relieve pain, doctors usually prescribe certain medications to reduce the level of pain felt by the mother.

"The pain reliever medicine prescribed by the doctor is recommended to be taken when the pain arises so that the mother can rest," said Weiss.

3. Feel the contraction again

After giving birth, the mother will also experience contractions again. This indicates that the uterus is returning to its pre-pregnancy size. It feels like cramps during menstruation but more intense, although not as painful as giving birth.

Contraction occurs when the uterus shrinks back to its normal size, usually most intense in the first few days after childbirth, and especially during breastfeeding (due to the release of breastfeeding hormones in the body). This condition may be experienced for up to 6 weeks. To alleviate the pain, you can apply a warm towel compress to the abdomen. You can also take pain relievers, but make sure they are safe for breastfeeding mothers. Report by Aykaputri Amalia Rahmani/ Source: Verywell Family.

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