Pregnancy is an important period in a woman's life. If it is not overshadowed by various problems with physical health and nervous tension, then the most joyous period.
In the body of a woman there are hormonal and physiological changes. Many future mothers in late pregnancy face the problem of constipation, which continues after childbirth. What is it related to and how to effectively get rid of this problem?
Contents
- Why does constipation occur after childbirth?
- What causes the violation - in the theses
- What will indicate the problem?
- First aid
- How to help a woman?
- What can complicate
- It's better to not even know about the problem
Why does constipation occur after childbirth?
What is constipation? This is an incomplete, difficult bowel movement. Also constipation is the absence of defecation for two days.
Many births have postpartum hemorrhoids. It can be both internal and external. Its origin is associated with active attempts at labor. Those mums who have suffered a cesarean are practically devoid of this disease. It is worth noting that a woman could have hemorrhoids and late pregnancy, it could be asymptomatic and aggravated after childbirth.
External hemorrhoids are quickly curable. It is associated with the bulging out of the rectum. As soon as the muscles of the peritoneum in a woman become in place, then the hemorrhoids retreat. There are even safe for parturient women to get rid of external hemorrhoids.
Internal hemorrhoids are much less treatable. They literally prevent feces from passing through the rectum. It is because of this that constipation occurs. 
In some cases, cutting pains during bowel movement and bleeding are possible.
Constipation caused by hemorrhoids should be treated with a comprehensive therapy aimed at eliminating the underlying cause.
Of course not all women have postpartum hemorrhoids, but constipation is present. Then the therapist in the maternity hospital should examine the woman in childbirth and prescribe a conservative treatment, harmless for the baby.
What causes the disorder - in the theses
Constipation may occur in parturients due to various health abnormalities:
- due to hormonal changes in the body;
- due to changes in the muscle tone of the perineum and abdominal cavity;
- as a result of the pressure of the uterus, which still has considerable dimensions after delivery;
- as a result of physiological restoration of the intestine;
- impaired peristalsis;
- , the presence of stitches in some women causes fear of their discrepancies when straining;
- hemorrhoids;
- lack of lactation diet;
- stress and mental stress;
- congenital bowel defects.
What will indicate the problem?
A mild difficulty in bowel movement can occur in a woman for three to five days after delivery.
In the absence of stitches, hemorrhoids, with proper nutrition, this symptom will disappear on its own and quickly enough.
If after defecation does not occur on the second day, then this is the first alarm bell. Prolonged, painful bowel movement is a symptom of constipation.
Among other things, bloody discharge during bowel movement, even if it goes on regularly, can indicate constipation. Only the therapist can diagnose and establish the cause.
First aid
When constipation interferes with the life of the mother, then in the hospital can put a cleansing enema.
This measure should not be systematic, as it weakens the already relaxed intestine.
In case of pain, anus may be lubricated with anesthetics.
How to get rid of constipation after childbirth - help suffering women:
How to help a woman?
The best option for any of the types of constipation is the use of a lactation diet, the introduction of special foods in the diet to improve digestion and bowel movement.
The diet helps to make the stool consistency softer. This is especially important in the presence of hemorrhoids in the rectum. 
If the mother's nutrition is not balanced, then the digestion of the child will suffer, of course, if it is breastfed. That is why special maternity dinners are prepared in the maternity hospitals.
In the diet of young mothers should include the following products:
- buckwheat;
- muesli( in the first few weeks without dried fruits);
- wheat porridge;
- porridge porridge;
- oat bran;
- boiled pumpkin;
- various vegetables( zucchini, lettuce, broccoli, spinach, pumpkin);
- various compotes( the best option is a compote of dried fruits);
- fruit( apples, cherries, apricots).
These are general recommendations. In recent years in Europe, the practice of lactation diet is active, which has strict limitations.
More on the nutrition of a young mother:
For example, many fruits and vegetables can cause an allergic reaction in a baby, so in a lactation diet, it is recommended to leave only beets consumed. Boiled beet has a lax effect, if you use it with vegetable oil( in the form of a salad with a small amount of vegetable oil), you can feel the necessary relief for several hours.
With the right approach, each young mother will be able to choose for herself such a diet, which will facilitate easy emptying of the intestine without much effort.
Many women prevent constipation is the use in the morning on an empty stomach of a glass of warm fat-free kefir.
Now in pharmacies you can buy a variety of herbal teas that can help improve digestion and become a wonderful prevention of constipation.
In case of constipation against the background of hemorrhoids, light laxatives will not result in the result, until the original cause is cured. In some cases, an operation may be necessary.
What can complicate
Chronic constipation can cause a number of complications that can subsequently lead to the development of other diseases. This is a violation of the general metabolism, which as a vicious circle leads to aggravation of constipation.
Perhaps the state of toxic poisoning, this is a fairly rare stage of the disease, it is either lethargic and the person poisons itself or is acute and then emergency medical attention may be required.
Each woman develops and progresses to the disease individually. And the degree of complications depends on the physiological characteristics of the woman, the course of pregnancy and the birth itself.
With proper care and nutrition, properly selected treatment, complications are almost impossible.
It's better to not even know about the problem
The best prevention of the disease is a healthy lifestyle of a woman both before and during pregnancy. Usually, in fully healthy parturient women, constipation is absent.
An important factor is the adherence to the diet. Also, preparation for childbirth plays a significant role. 
Exactly in time, there may be the occurrence of hemorrhoids, which subsequently leads to the development of constipation. Active way of life, sports after childbirth - a wonderful prevention of constipation.
Faced with the problem of constipation a woman should not panic and despair. First, you need to identify the cause of the problem and then make a qualified decision regarding treatment.
Many women are embarrassed to talk about the problem of constipation with loved ones, and even go to the doctor in the hope that everything will pass by itself. Trying to use the improvised means of women do not get a healing effect and do not solve the problem of constipation, but only exacerbate it.