Moms physical changes after birth
fabrics, muscles, organs… The whole body is deeply changed after birth. So that the woman’s body, now a mom, will never be quite the same as before Baby… A state of the place to live these changes to the best.
The fatigue
In addition to the fatigue of pregnancy, there are also that of birth, insomnia of motherhood, baby baby, weakness due to bleeding and lower blood circulation… The list is long and the young mom often weak . In addition to this physical fatigue, the mother can feel a lot of fatigue: she sometimes shows the signs of a person who has hypoglycaemia!
Insomnia is common and makes the young mom hypersensitive, even very irritable!
The weight
It’s perfectly normal to have between 3 and 6 kilos (or more! ) to be lost after returning home: it is about the body’s supplies for breastfeeding.
A woman needs the same time to regain her figure as to conceive a child: about nine months! So please follow the golden rule: never start a diet before the three months of a baby, only if you’re not breastfeeding anymore. Nursing spending extra calories, a supplement is needed. Which does not mean that we have to give in to all temptations…
Heavy legs
Your body should no longer provide the extra amount of blood needed for your uterus and baby. The surplus cells that have not been eliminated during childbirth or in bleeding gradually disappear to restore normal blood volume. This process can cause blood pressure or anemia due to iron and folic acid failure.
It can also create a risk of venous stasis, DVT (blood clot formation in a vein) and phlebitis.
Finally, one third of women are suffering from gemorroidalny, caused by the considerable effort made during childbirth. They normally have to disappear within 24 hours but can last up to 10 days. This is a common problem, do not hesitate to tell your doctor!
Good news, however: the painful varicose veins that may have caused you to suffer during pregnancy must be eliminated quickly after giving birth!
After carrying the baby’s weight for nine months, your legs need to recover… They will regain muscle strength and good joint function as you get away from your original weight. Some will still see a weight loss (sustainable! ) legs, especially in the calf.
Some tips to find your young girl legs:
Spread your legs in a sitting or lying position.
Practice some little daily massages to spread blood.
practice walking daily. A recipe to keep your entire life…
To avoid:
At the risk of seeing your varicose veins become permanent:
High heels, socks too tight or heating by the ground, which will cause blood circulation.
A continuing overload of weight.
Your back
Staying lying tight and tense on a hard table in a gynecological position for several hours does not have a very beneficial effect on your back… Also, an effort during a push could have caused some joints to block. The coccyx, the vault of the body frame, may also have moved and caused intense pain to the young moms.
The epidural catheter insert can still cause a few days.
Finally, the brutal weight loss at birth and the melting of the muscles produce a break of balance that the back has to face and get used to.
In short, the reasons for back pain are many and it will take time to recover from such changes. A therapist’s help and some home exercises will definitely be welcome…
Your Your
The perineum extends from the pubes to the frame of the pelvis and is composed of all the muscles and tissues that support the genitals and urinary organs in the pelvis: bladder, urethra and rectum. It must be supple enough to cushion body movements and strong enough to keep the organs in place. This part of the body should not be neglected as it is of vital importance throughout a woman’s life.
The birth greatly weakens the perineum and some disorders can affect the young mom: urine leaks during an effort (cough, laughter, sneezing or heavy load), discomfort, gas, water loss after a bath or loss of feeling during sex.
The problems of urinary incontinence and organ descent (prolapse) are also caused by this weakness of the perineum.
Even in the absence of any visible disorder, the therapy, required during the post-natal consultation, are fundamental to the recovery of the entire pissing system… and a flat stomach.
The skin of a young mom
During pregnancy, under the action of hormones, the skin undergoes a clear improvement: it is more elastic and hydrated. The complexion of future moms is generally glowing! But after birth, post-birth hormonal failure produces the opposite effect: the skin drying and is. The effect of fatigue is added, the mom often looks gray…
stretch marks
During pregnancy, the skin is so much that collagen and elastin fibers can break and form of vergétures. In the weeks following birth, they are particularly visible: naughty purple or red lines can zander the stomach, hips, thighs and boobs…
According to the quality and texture of the skin, they must fade over weeks to form fine white features, which will never disappear completely.
The pigmentation areas
Pregnancy hormones cause brown pigmentation in areas such as the boobs and the vulva.
A brown line can also be drawn from the belly button to the pubes, it usually disappears after three months.
The pregnancy mask or chloasma may still appear on the face, especially in brown women: of spots on the forehead, temples and cheeks. It can remain visible 3 months to 1 year after birth, especially when taking the pill.
Red spots, or star angiomas are also likely to appear during pregnancy. They are decline or can be treated by a dermatologist.
Beauty seeds
Watch out for the of! Consult a dermatologist if you notice that new ones are making their appearance or if some change in shape or color.
To know: watch out in the sun!
Be careful to avoid sun exposures, and protect yourself well with a total screen. All these areas of pigmentation are getting worse in the sun and may never leave if you don’t protect yourself!
Moms hair, nails and teeth
The hair
After birth, the beneficial effect of pregnancy hormones stops and the hair drops impressive! Don’t panic, these losses will spread little by little but they can start again after weaning or when mixed breast feeding starts.
A few tips to get your beautiful hair back…
Reduce your drinking of coffee and alcohol, which have a harmful effect on vitamin B, essential to have a proud hair…
Air your hair! Let them dry in the open air and brush them well morning and evening to spread blood under the scalp.
The nails
Nails are often brittle and brittle after giving birth. Small white milk milk may also appear. They report a lack of mineral salts.
The teeth
Don’t worry, the saying “one tooth, a pregnancy” is no longer popular today… But mother’s teeth are tested during pregnancy: hormones cause inflammation of the gums, which sometimes become very painful.
In addition, calcium supplies, monopolized during pregnancy, are not fully restored after birth, which can cause repeated cavities.
Do not forget: Keep very strict oral hygiene. Brossages after all meals and mouth baths are essential to bring calcium and mineral salts and keep a good teeth.
If bleeding continues, consult your dentist quickly, they are not a forced passage after giving birth…
As soon as you have the courage, make an appointment at the dentist for a cleaning, then after the return of diapers to remove any periodontal pockets.