Quick Recovery After Induction of Labor

Every pregnant woman hopes to give birth to a healthy baby, but during pregnancy, some problems with fetal malformations may occur. In this case, induction of labor is needed to terminate the pregnancy. Induction of labor surgery can be harmful to women's bodies, so it is important to actively recuperate and restore the body to a healthy state as soon as possible after the surgery. So, how to recover quickly after induction of labor? How long does it take? Let's take a look.

How to Recover Quickly After Induction of Labor?

After induction of labor, women's uterus may suffer damage. For example, the fetus will enlarge the uterus before induction of labor, and there is a possibility of scratching the uterus and vagina during the process. Therefore, some women may need to use anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs after induction of labor, and dietary adjustment is also crucial. Otherwise, it is easy to injure the vital energy and leave behind illness. It is important to maintain good habits in daily life, such as keeping clean and resting well. Women often experience mucosal congestion and reduced muscle tension after induction of labor, which can easily lead to urine retention. Urine retention can enlarge the bladder and hinder uterine contraction, potentially causing cystitis and uterine infection. This is very unfavorable for the recovery of women's wounds and uterus, so patients should not develop the habit of holding urine. Once there is a sense of urination, it should be urinated in time. Patients should avoid abdominal strain, which can increase the burden on the uterus. Abdominal strain refers to the exertion of the lower body, including squatting, lifting heavy objects, and constipation. Therefore, patients should eat digestible foods, maintain regular dietary habits, and avoid constipation. Patients can do some appropriate hip-lifting and abdominal-tightening exercises in bed, which can help the uterus contract better and exercise its resilience. It is important for women to keep their abdomen warm, as warmth can promote blood circulation and accelerate wound recovery and uterine healing. Patients can also eat some foods that tonify qi and nourish blood, such as goji berries, red dates, pigeon soup, etc. Massaging or applying heat to the breasts can also help with uterine contraction. Appropriate massage techniques and forces on the uterus can relieve uterine pain.

How Long Does It Take to Recover After Induction of Labor?

1. How long does it take for the uterus to recover after childbirth? Generally speaking, uterine recovery after childbirth is divided into three stages, but the time required for recovery varies from individual to individual due to differences in physical conditions.

2. Recovery of the uterine body: The uterine body is a hard small ball that can be felt by touching the abdomen when the placenta is expelled and the uterus contracts. Its location is the same as the height of the navel. About 10 to 14 days after childbirth, the uterine body will descend and become smaller, gradually returning to normal.

3. Recovery of the cervix: After childbirth, the cervix may become congested and its walls may become thinner. It will return to its original shape (normal size four weeks after childbirth) and close the cervix within 7 to 10 days.

4. Recovery of the endometrial lining: It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks for the endometrial lining to heal completely. After childbirth, the size of the endometrial lining is as large as a palm, but it will gradually shrink to 3-4 cm over time.