Pain after childbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth cause many physiological changes. While most fade over months, some pain may persist and new shows.
Pregnancy and childbirth cause many physiological changes. It is within three to twelve months after birth that the body takes almost (!) Characteristics before (weight loss, return to normal posture, decreased ligamentous laxity, etc..) . The pain and discomfort that had arisen during pregnancy softly fade.
However, some pain can sometimes persist and may even be new. Back pain is for the most part related to weak abdominal muscles that have been stretched during pregnancy. A drive deep layers of the abdominal musculature is preferred.
Lie on your back, knees bent. Pull your navel (as to attach pants too tight) for ten seconds, breathing normally. Repeat 10 times.
Weakness and relaxation of the pelvic muscles are predisposing factors for pain in the hollow of the pelvis just above the buttocks and the bone just above the pubis. Exercises to strengthen these muscles or the use of vaginal cones can help you.
Lie on your back, knees bent. Exhaling through the mouth contract your pelvic floor as if to hold urine and gas for ten seconds. Repeat 20 times.
An episiotomy, a tear, vaginal lacerations or nerve stretching during childbirth may occasionally cause pain in the perineum. These pains can be treated by desensitization exercises and by electric currents like those used in perineal and pelvic.
It also happens sometimes that some women experience pain in the vulva that can be caused by either sex or touching, but is aggravated by constant pressure on the vulva or sexual contact. These are called vulvodynia pain. There are two to four subtypes of vulvodynia. Treatments range from medication to surgery through physical therapy in perineal and pelvic. If you suspect you have this type of pain, talk to your doctor, he will diagnose and guide you to the choice of treatment.
Remember that your body needs to get back in shape, but that all exercises should be started slowly and increased gradually. If necessary, consult a physiotherapist for further