If you are an expectant mother, or have recently given birth, it will be interesting to see how quickly things can recover your body after childbirth. Return period monthly individual and depends on several factors.
The timing of reversal month after birth through breastfeeding
Breast milk is produced because of the hormone prolactin, which is released by the pituitary gland. He directs its work on the production of this hormone. Critical days do not occur. This phenomenon is called postpartum amenorrhea. When the production of prolactin will start to decrease, then maybe offensive monthly.
Recovery periods after vaginal delivery
The resumption of the cycle after the delivery often depends on the type of breastfeeding:
- On demand - can recover in about a year.
- According to the regime - after 2-3 months.
- Mixed feeding (breast plus mix) - from three to five months to recover.
- Artificial - after 1-2 months.
Resumption of menstruation after keserova
It is believed that the critical days after a caesarean begin earlier. A method of birth does not affect the mother's hormones. To slow down or accelerate the appearance of menses can only prolactin.
Irregular periods after birth through breastfeeding
Menstruation after birth are different from normal. During this period in a woman's body produces the hormone prolactin, which stops the formation of the egg. Therefore, they may be irregular. After completing all processes lactation restored.
Separation after birth
Do not confuse postpartum discharge (lochia) and menstrual. After the release of the placenta in the field of its attachment were torn capillaries that looks like a bleeding wound. In the early days they are very abundant. Gradually begin to fade. Regular breastfeeding accelerates the contraction of the uterus, so mothers who are breastfeeding on demand, lochia end earlier.
When should I seek medical attention?
There are signs that should alert you and provide a reason for the visit to the doctor. In addition to very heavy on the number of selections, these include:
- After completion of breastfeeding periods are not normalized 2-3 months.
- Long lasting strong allocation, and you feel the pain in the lower abdomen.
- No more than six months after giving birth. female doctor visits required.
- Very poor isolation or critical days lasting a couple of days or a week.
Personal hygiene during menstruation recovery after childbirth
After the birth of the child should pay special attention to hygiene of genitals. Until the critical days it is not recommended to use seals with an absorbent mesh and tampons. These tools are not suitable for post-partum secretions. It is better to use pads with a smooth surface, which should be changed every 3-4 hours. From gel for intimate hygiene is better to refuse. Use a normal baby soap.
In the first 6 weeks is not recommended sex. Also unacceptable unprotected sex.
If you have any questions or complaints about discharge after childbirth, talk to your gynecologist. He will answer all questions. appoint ultrasound if necessary. Breastfeeding for a long time!
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