The female body after childbirth undergoes many changes concerning both its physical and psychological state. After giving birth, a woman often notices in herself incomprehensible phenomena that disturb her and raise many questions. It is especially difficult to deal with all such changes for those who first became a mother. Consider what happens to a newly-made mom in the first weeks and months after the birth of a baby.

Woman's health after childbirth

The time during which there is a reverse development of systems and organs that have changes in connection with pregnancy and childbirth, experts call the postpartum period. Usually it is 6-8 weeks. During this period, the functions of almost all organs are restored, with the exception of the hormonal system and the mammary glands.

A woman's health after childbirth largely depends on the state of her uterus, more precisely on the rate of contraction of this organ. Immediately after the birth of the baby and the afterbirth, the uterus is greatly reduced and takes the shape of a ball. The weight of the uterus after childbirth is about 1 kg, and after a week it decreases to 500 g, and by the end of the postpartum period it has the same size and weight of about 50 g. Naturally, such serious changes cannot pass without leaving a trace for a woman. From time to time, she feels pain in the lower abdomen, which gets worse during breastfeeding. This is due to the release of the hormone oxytocin during this period, which leads to particularly strong contractions of the uterus.

Immediately after childbirth, a woman has profuse bleeding (lochia). Gradually, they become more and more scarce and transparent, and by the end of the 5-6th week after childbirth, they completely disappear. Menstrual function in women after childbirth usually recovers after 6 months with breastfeeding or after 1.5 months if breastfeeding is not carried out.

The volume of the vagina gradually decreases in the postpartum period. Naturally, its size will not be the same as in the period before pregnancy, but after 6-8 weeks, its lumen is already close to that of the prenatal.

To a large extent, a woman's health after childbirth depends on the state of her cardiovascular system. The volume of circulating blood, increased during pregnancy, gradually decreases, returning to its original value within a week. Due to this, a rapid heartbeat may appear. As a result of the active function of the blood coagulation system after childbirth, a young mother has an increased risk of blood clots. Therefore, during this period, the doctor carefully monitors the condition of the woman, especially after childbirth using a cesarean section.

Due to the decreased muscle tone of the bladder in the first two days after childbirth, a woman may not feel the urge to urinate. It is recommended these days to go to the toilet every 2-3 hours, even if you don't feel like it.

Also, in the postpartum period, the muscle tone of the gastrointestinal tract decreases. This leads to the development of constipation. Another significant problem for many women after childbirth is hemorrhoids (varicose veins of the rectum). Some women in labor have prolapse of hemorrhoids during childbirth. Small nodules are not dangerous, as a rule, they decrease within 5-7 days. Large hemorrhoids require referral to a proctologist.

Of course, the greatest changes in a woman after childbirth are associated with the breast. On the first day after the birth of the baby, colostrum is released from the breast, and then, within a week, milk production begins. Some women have problems with breastfeeding, which, however, can be solved on their own or by seeking help from a specialist.

Some complications that sometimes occur after childbirth significantly worsen the health of a woman. Most often it is endometritis (inflammation in the inner lining of the uterus), inflammation of the postpartum sutures and postpartum mastitis (inflammation in the breast due to milk stagnation). All these pathologies require immediate medical attention.

The psychological state of a woman after childbirth

Often, after the euphoria from the safely past childbirth and the joy of having a baby, the mother is overcome by opposite feelings - apathy, depression, melancholy. This change of mood is characteristic of a woman's new status.

The psychological state of a woman after childbirth largely depends on her physical well-being and the availability of good rest. Of course, it is difficult in the first months after childbirth to find time for yourself if you have to constantly care for the newborn. Here, a woman should come to the aid of her closest relatives - her husband, parents, older children.

Walking in the fresh air has a good effect on the psychological state. Moreover, they can be combined with the child's walks.

A woman's diet after childbirth should include restorative and restorative drinks, such as berry fruit drinks, tea and milk with honey. With excessive nervous excitement and insomnia, you can resort to the help of herbal preparations, which gently correct the state of the nervous system.

Mom's nutrition should be complete, especially if she is breastfeeding. It is necessary to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of fresh vegetables and fruits in the diet, freshly squeezed juices are very useful. 5 out of 5 (1 vote)

Pregnancy and childbirth trigger multiple processes in the female body, with the development of which the body undergoes metamorphosis after childbirth. The body spends 6-8 weeks on the restoration of organs and systems. This period in a woman's life is called postpartum. All organs begin to function, as before pregnancy, with the exception of the work of the hormonal system and mammary glands, they will work in a special mode all the time while a woman is breastfeeding.

What happens to the uterus after childbirth

As soon as the afterbirth leaves, the uterus is significantly reduced and forms a spherical shape. On the first day after giving birth, she weighs about 1 kg, after 10 days she reduces her weight to 500 g, and after two months she already looks and weighs the same as before pregnancy - about 50 g.

The return to its original state of the uterus is palpable for a woman: she periodically feels pulling pains, which become most pronounced when breastfeeding. During lactation, and especially when feeding a baby, the hormone oxytocin is intensively produced, it causes contractions of the smooth muscle tissues of the uterus, which causes its painful spasms. Sometimes a series of injections of oxytocin or a special massage are required to speed up the recovery of the uterus.

The cervix returns to its original state somewhat more slowly, and finally recovers approximately three months after delivery. It does not take its previous shape: instead of a conical one, it takes the shape of a cylinder, and the previously rounded outer pharynx becomes slit-like. This does not apply to women who have had a C-section. Changes in the cervix are visible only to the gynecologist, they do not play any role in the woman's health.

What happens to the menstrual cycle after childbirth

At the end of labor, bloody discharge from the genital tract begins - lochia. They are more abundant than normal periods and last approximately 6-8 weeks, becoming clear by the end.

The first weeks, while all the birth canal are open to infections, you should especially carefully monitor the cleanliness of the genitals. During this period, it is recommended to use special gaskets, which are changed every two hours.

The menstrual cycle is getting better for every woman at different times. Rather, menstruation recurs in women who have finished breastfeeding. Menstruation soon becomes regular, and in many women it is no longer as painful as it was before pregnancy.

What happens to the vagina after childbirth

The size of the vagina after childbirth decreases over time, and by the end of the second month after the birth of the baby, it will approximately return to the previous one. This happens by restoring the tone of the vaginal muscles, which can be facilitated by special exercises that train the muscles of the pelvic floor.

Doctors recommend resuming sexual activity no earlier than after one and a half to two months. This period is necessary for all organs of the female reproductive system to recover. If there are ruptures of the cervix, vagina or perineum, the time of sexual abstinence is discussed with the doctor individually.

Regardless of the period of the first postpartum menstruation, ovulation, and therefore fertilization, can occur unnoticed by a woman. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of contraception.

With lactational amenorrhea, pregnancy will not occur if:

  • The child is not older than six months.
  • Between breastfeeds, no more than three hours pass.
  • Feeding the child takes place at his first request.
  • You feed your baby at night.
Work with your doctor to find a contraceptive method that is right for you to avoid unplanned pregnancy. After all, the body will be fully restored for subsequent childbirth only after two years.

Cardiovascular and circulatory systems

The volume of blood that has increased during pregnancy takes 5-7 days to return to its original value. During this time, frequent heartbeats may occur.

Childbirth is always associated with blood loss, the circulatory system produces an increased number of platelets after childbirth for better blood clotting.

If a woman after a cesarean section, she is under special supervision in order to avoid blockage of blood vessels - thromboembolism, she is prescribed special drugs.

What happens to the genitourinary system after childbirth

Since the tone of the pelvic floor muscles is lowered, at first a woman sometimes does not feel the urge to urinate. This condition can provoke prolonged labor.

At this time, you should not allow the overflow of the bladder, so as not to interfere with the contractions of the uterus and the discharge of lochia and not cause an inflammatory process.

Digestive tract

Low overall pelvic muscle tone can cause constipation. A warm shower that relieves cramps, massage of the abdomen and a special diet rich in fiber help fight the problem. The first days, you can use laxative suppositories, but do not abuse them.

Hemorrhoids can be another problem. If the hemorrhoidal nodules persist and cause pain, it is worth visiting a proctologist.

What happens to the mammary glands after childbirth

The female breast undergoes the greatest metamorphoses even during pregnancy. First, she begins to excrete colostrum - a valuable liquid that protects the baby from harmful bacteria and satisfies his need for nutrients at this time. Milk "comes" in about three days. To establish stable lactation, latch on to the breast as required, this will save you from pumping and help you establish closer contact with the baby.

Complications

The body after childbirth may require medical attention. Fever and pain in the abdomen is a reason for an early visit to the doctor. This is how endometritis, an inflammatory process in the uterus, can begin. The doctor will do an ultrasound scan and prescribe an antibiotic.

Lactostasis - seals in the mammary glands, can be the result of milk stagnation in the breast or improper attachment of the baby to the breast. If at the same time the temperature rises, do not postpone the call to the doctor. After the examination, he will prescribe physiotherapy procedures and. possibly an antibiotic. Purulent mastitis will require surgery.

Mothers, mothers-in-law and all sorts of aunties-neighbors love to tell novice mothers: they say, “I wore at your age - didn’t notice, gave birth and spat out, and then immediately ran to work”, and, perhaps, will add “without your diapers”. And everything was so easy for them, and healthy, strong and beautiful themselves flew out of the hospital. At least in my memories. Other advisers will only give up: "Pregnancy is not a disease." "Why is it wrong with me?" - young mothers lament. Why is it so hard both during pregnancy, and in childbirth, and after it did not become easier? Health is falling apart, and the psyche is weak, and the pressure is so great.

It is believed that a woman's body becomes younger after childbirth. And there is scientific evidence for this. So, at the University of Richmond, they proved that hormones produced during pregnancy have a positive effect on many organs, for example, on the brain, improving memory, learning ability, even working capacity. But most women will say that after childbirth they feel constant fatigue, besides, in the first years, never seen before sores appear. So where is rejuvenation, when vitamin deficiency, anemia, inflammation, sleep disorders, nervous disorders, mastitis, lactostasis, decreased libido, hemorrhoids and other "delights"? In general, women differ in their "testimonies".

Anna S., 32 years old, 6 months old child:"The hair began to fall out, but the nails, on the contrary, became stronger, and the face became cleaner."

Oksana P., 27 years old, 5 months old: “I don’t know about rejuvenation, but my kidney is in place. There has never been a relapse, so even after giving birth, an ultrasound scan said that the kidneys are symmetrical. "

Feda A., 40 years old, children 11 and 4 years old:“All external signs - both improvement and deterioration - have nothing to do with the word“ rejuvenation ”, all this is the influence of hormones. The answer to the question whether childbirth rejuvenates the body is unequivocal! Pregnancy wears out the body. "

Oksana A., 20 years old, child 2 years old:“Yes, everyone is individual, I have not noticed rejuvenation, for example. But my mother gave birth to a child at the age of 36 and began to look better. Maybe this applies to those who are older. "

Anna N., 28 years old, child 1 year old:“I gave birth to one baby and I feel like a sick old woman. My husband's daughter-in-law gave birth to three, and she looks great! "

Immunity after childbirth

Imperceptibly for the woman on the demolition, the body fought with internal infections, viruses, bacteria, but after giving birth, all of them, nailed but not broken, are activated. At the same time, the immunity of the pregnant woman, of course, was reduced so that the body did not reject the fetus. After childbirth, such a half-hearted immunity decreases even more in order to give part of itself with milk. What is the end result? Often and quickly, women catch pyelonephritis, mastitis, choriomnimonitis, endometritis.

Zhanna Arzavyan, obstetrician-gynecologist, candidate of medical sciences:“All these diseases, unfortunately, are not uncommon postpartum complications. The reasons are blood loss, anemia, surgery. What to do to avoid them and how to deal with these things? Only follow the instructions of the doctors. Most often, the therapy is antibacterial, which also means digestive disorders in mother and child. But on the plus side, it is usually possible to overcome these phenomena rather quickly, which darken the happiness of birth. "

Overcome complications while still in the hospital or immediately after discharge - and what next? Immunity does not rise immediately, especially against the background of lack of sleep and fatigue. So it must take time before a woman recovers. Which? The question is individual.

Muscle tone weakened

During pregnancy and childbirth, the muscles of the pelvic floor, back, abdomen experienced stress and strain. If they were not prepared for this, and the woman did not have a special sports form, recovery will take a long time. To improve the blood supply to the pelvis and strengthen the "intimate muscles" a few weeks after childbirth, "Kegel exercises" (on behalf of a US gynecologist) are recommended, initially aimed at combating incontinence, but proved to be excellent in strengthening the tone of the pelvic muscles in women.

The help of chiropractors, physiotherapists is often needed to restore back muscles. The altered anatomy of the spine (chest, pelvis, neck, shoulders) during pregnancy was again subjected to a load in the form of a baby in her arms. At a minimum, exercise is needed to restore the mobility of the vertebrae.

The head "went"

Pregnancy and childbirth - women will understand - are difficult for the psyche by themselves, even without the accompanying problems and everyday adversities. Before, during and immediately after childbirth, hormones go off scale, like a teenager.

Olga Colt, family psychologist: “First, I just want to make a small reservation about postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a form of depressive disorder, and if you experience symptoms such as anxiety with palpitations, headaches, panic; subjective state of sadness and sadness; appetite disorders; insomnia; tearfulness; depressed mood; the idea of ​​self-destruction, then it is worth contacting specialists - a psychotherapist and a neurologist "

The psychologist notes that drug therapy may also be required, but only a doctor prescribes it. The child, especially the first, divides life into before and after. In addition to happiness, the appearance of a baby is obvious stress, constant fatigue and even irritation to oneself and the child.

Olga Colt, family psychologist: “Very often, young mothers do not want to share these experiences either with their husbands or with relatives or friends, fearing that they will be thought badly. They try to endure, to cope with it themselves, until so much accumulates that all these negative emotions begin to go into the body and turn into diseases or become uncontrollable outbursts of anger, or develop into a real neurosis "

The psychologist recommends learning how to pull out the elements of happiness, look at everything from an optimistic point of view, and compensate for bad thoughts: “If you don’t know what to do with the child, then look for information - it will increase the level of confidence. If you are scared - seek support, share with your husband, mother, friend, psychologist - this will reduce anxiety. If you are tired - look for helpers, accept help, do not hesitate to ask for it. Take on the happiness of motherhood gradually, give yourself time to rebuild, allow yourself to make mistakes and mistakes at the beginning of the path. And then this happiness will not seem like a heavy burden. "

When will it be all right?

When does a woman become "herself"? The body needs 3-4 years before a new shock in the form of pregnancy. Minimum. Childbirth is like a stone thrown into the water: the waves scatter through the body for a long time, giving gradually fading echoes.

How to quickly recover from childbirth? Eat well, take vitamins, play sports - do light exercise, try to get enough sleep. How to deal with this with a baby in your arms? Introduce yourself as a super star! The only way.

Modern science believes that childbirth after 30 years actually helps the body to regenerate. The cells of the body (especially blood, lymph) renew themselves to give the baby and mother the best. These are the pros. Unfortunately, there are hormonal downsides: at least - problems with hair, teeth, skin, mood.

In general, a woman at any age who has gone through the “school of life” - bearing, giving birth and raising a child - is a completely different woman in comparison with her childless contemporaries. You won't scare Mom, she is morally mature and more mentally and physically stable.

Without exception, all systems and organs that "participated" in bearing the fetus need some time to recover. What happens in a woman's body after childbirth, and what precautions should young mothers take?

Developing in the womb, the fetus has changed the position of many internal organs, and now they need to return to their previous mode of work. Obstetricians- gynecologists The postpartum period is called the time during which the involution (reverse development) of organs and systems that have undergone changes due to childbirth and pregnancy ends.

This period usually lasts 6-8 weeks. The functions of almost all organs during this time are gradually restored, except for the functions of the mammary glands and the hormonal system, which, in a modified mode, have yet to "work" throughout the entire period of lactation.

Condition of the uterus after childbirth

Immediately after separation of the placenta, the uterus contracts significantly and takes on a spherical shape. After childbirth, the uterus already weighs about 1 kg, after a week - 500 g, and by the end of the postpartum period it regains its previous (prenatal) weight and size - about 50 g.

These changes never go unnoticed by a woman: the new mother feels aching pains in the lower abdomen, especially during feeding. This is primarily due to the fact that when a child sucks on his mother's breast, the hormone oxytocin is released from her, which has a contracting effect on her uterus.

The cervix itself after the first birth will no longer have a conical, but a cylindrical shape. In principle, these changes do not affect a woman's health at all, and only your doctor can notice them.

Intramuscular injections of oxytocin may be given to speed up the contraction of the uterus. For ardent opponents of medicinal effects on the body of a nursing mother, a simple massage of the uterus can be offered: with a relaxed stomach, lying on your back, feeling the bottom of the uterus (the bottom of the uterus is called its uppermost part, located immediately after childbirth just below the navel), begin to gently "move" it up from the periphery to the center. This should be done very gently! Your uterus has worked very hard and now deserves special, delicate treatment!

Menstruation after childbirth

In the postpartum period, there is a bloody discharge from the genital tract, which is called lochia. They are much more abundant than usual menstruation and have a specific (rotten) smell. Lochias change their character, become more and more transparent over time, and by the sixth week of the postpartum period they have the same appearance as the discharge before pregnancy.

In the first six weeks, while the cervix and the uterus itself have not yet contracted, pathogens can enter the uterus, therefore, the hygiene of the external genital organs should be impeccably observed. For this period, special postpartum pads are ideal, sized to suit all postpartum discharge needs. Regardless of their fullness, the gaskets need to be changed every 2 hours.

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The restoration of menstrual function in mothers who have refused breastfeeding occurs after about a month and a half, and in lactating women - after 6 months. But the figures given are average. Of course, the body of any woman is individual, therefore, changes in the timing of the arrival of the first after childbirth menses quite acceptable.

Gradually, menstruation becomes regular and less painful again, as many mothers claim. This fact is associated with the normalization of metabolic processes in the hypothalamus - the endocrine gland located in the brain. Childbirth is always stressful, but not all stressful situations are harmful to the human body. And childbirth is just the most obvious example of this. If they pass normally, without possible complications, metabolism is restored in the hypothalamus, which reduces the susceptibility to pain.

Vaginal condition after childbirth

The volume of the vagina gradually decreases. Despite the fact that the vagina does not return exactly to its prenatal state, due to the restoration of muscle tone after six to eight weeks, the vaginal lumen becomes as close as possible to the prenatal one.

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With sexual relations after pregnancy, doctors recommend postponing 1.5-2 months. This is how long it takes to restore the female reproductive system. But if during childbirth there were injuries to the cervix, perineum and vagina, the period of abstinence is set individually.

Regardless of the timing of the onset of menstruation, in lactating women, the release of an egg from the ovary ( ovulation ) - and hence fertilization - is quite likely even in the first months of motherhood. Be especially vigilant! Contraception, which is based on the timing of physiological amenorrhea, that is, calculated on the fact that in the absence of menstruation during breastfeeding, pregnancy will not occur, is possible only if the following conditions are met:

  • if the child's age does not exceed 6 months;
  • feeding carried out on demand;
  • there are obligatory afternoon feedings (from three to eight in the morning);
  • lack of complementary foods, supplementary feeding, supplementing the child with water.

If these conditions are not met, then at the time of the resumption of sexual activity, contraceptives must be used to avoid unwanted pregnancy. For example, spermicides, condoms, oral contraceptives for nursing mothers, etc. Work with your doctor to find a way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy that is appropriate for you. Remember that your body will be fully ready for the next birth only after two years.

The cardiovascular system

The increased volume of circulating blood during the week after delivery returns to its original amount. In some cases, there is an increase in heart rate.

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Since there is bleeding after childbirth, the blood coagulation system is actively working. In the first 2 weeks, the number of hemostatic bodies (platelets) increases.

Doctors closely monitor the condition of the postpartum woman during this period, especially if a woman has undergone a cesarean, in order to prevent thromboembolism - a complication caused by the formation of blood clots, during which the lumen of the vessels closes.

Bladder

In the first days after childbirth, a woman may practically not feel the urge to urinate, since the tone of the bladder is reduced. This condition of the bladder can be aggravated by prolonged labor.

A woman should go to the toilet every two hours in the first days after childbirth, even if there is no urge to urinate. Otherwise, the bladder will overflow, which, in turn, will prevent the normal contraction of the uterus, the discharge of postpartum discharge, and this all contributes to the occurrence of various inflammatory complications.

Hemorrhoids and constipation after childbirth

Constipation is probably the most common problem for young mothers. Their cause may be insufficient contractility of the muscles of the uterus. In addition, for nine months, the walls of the intestines, which experienced tremendous pressure, after childbirth expand significantly, and now, albeit for a short time, the intestines take up a much larger volume. And the pelvic floor muscles, tired after childbirth, do not want to work again.

A warm shower that relieves tension, a massage of the abdomen to tone up the intestinal muscles, and a sensible diet can help relieve constipation. This kind of massage is pretty simple. It consists in circular stroking the abdomen clockwise. On exhalation, the pressure increases, on inhalation, it decreases. And a diet rich in fiber (pumpkin, green apples, prunes, zucchini) will help you cope with constipation.

Another common problem is hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, many women experience prolapse of hemorrhoids after childbirth. During the first week, these nodules decrease, do not require special treatment and do not cause significant discomfort. If hemorrhoids cause pain and discomfort, see a proctologist. A specialist will help you choose an effective way to deal with this ailment.

Breast after childbirth

The mammary glands are subject to significant changes after childbirth. During pregnancy, a number of changes take place in them, preparing the mammary glands for milk production.

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Only colostrum is secreted from the nipples in the first days after childbirth. - a unique substance that ensures the colonization of the child's intestines with normal microorganisms and protects the little man from harmful bacteria. In addition, it fully satisfies the baby's nutritional needs.

Colostrum is a thicker, yellow substance than milk. Colostrum contains little liquid, which perfectly protects the kidneys of the newborn from stress, has some laxative properties and helps the baby to easily get rid of meconium - the original stool. Colostrum contains a huge amount of immune and nutrient substances, it is rich in growth factors.

Milk begins to be produced already in the first week after childbirth - in response to the baby's sucking movements (if the nipple is correctly captured). Therefore, the main rule in successful breastfeeding Feeding is considered not by the hour, but on demand. With this type of feeding, there is no need to express. Breastfeeding allows the baby and mother to develop a close relationship with each other.

If everything is not going very smoothly in the organization of the baby's nutrition, then be sure to seek help from a breastfeeding consultant. Now in many cities of Russia there are special breastfeeding support centers.

When might you need a doctor?

In the postpartum period, situations may occur that require medical intervention. Monitor your own well-being, measure your temperature at least in the first week after childbirth, because almost all possible complications manifest themselves precisely with an increase in temperature.

(if, of course, they are available). The presence of blood spots on the bandage, reddening of the skin in the seam area, sharp pains are reasons for seeking medical attention.

While waiting for a child, the body of the expectant mother bears a colossal load on absolutely all systems, including the hormonal one. As a result, the appearance and figure undergo the most unexpected changes, which is not at all surprising.

As a rule, these changes take place some time after childbirth, but some women still have to make no small efforts in order to regain their previous strength and shape.

So, how does the birth of a child affect a woman's body?

Brain

Neuroscientists have identified the fact that a woman's brain has changed for 2 years from the moment of pregnancy until the end of breastfeeding.

Structural changes in the brain lead to the fact that the woman becomes less receptive to the outside world and is completely immersed in the process of carrying a child and then caring for him.

Perhaps due to this suppression of some parts of the brain, a powerful connection appears between the child and the mother - they feel and understand each other on an intuitive level.

That is why young mothers complain of forgetfulness and become more emotional. The mental state is unstable for some time after childbirth, so relatives should be very careful and provide any support during this period.

Chest and hips

Our nature is amazing and thought out to the smallest detail. She took care of the woman and the unborn child at every stage - from conception to birth.

The increased production of the hormone relaxin leads to changes in the body during pregnancy. It increases the elasticity of tissues, including those of the uterus. It is because of this hormone that a woman acquires rounded shapes, the size of her breasts and hips increases significantly.

All this is necessary in order for the child to pass through the birth canal without injuries and to prepare for successful breastfeeding.

During this period, it is especially important to monitor weight gain and control food intake. With the permission of a doctor, light physical activity is possible - yoga, gymnastics. If a woman follows a diet and is active, then soon after giving birth she will return to her previous shape.

Legs

With the increase in the weight of the expectant mother, the legs bear a heavy load and require special care. Pregnant women experience an increase in foot size, leg swelling, varicose veins and joint pain. That is why you need to pay great attention to your legs. It is necessary to practice relaxing baths, light massage and put your feet on a pillow, and, if necessary, use approved anesthetic ointments, decongestants.

Back

Almost all women have problems with their lower back while waiting for a baby. The culprit is the growing uterus, which presses on the lumbar nerves.

Relaxing baths, light massage and the "kitty" pose will help alleviate the condition, which will significantly relax and relieve the lower back.

Skin and hair

Due to the rapid action of hormones, as well as accelerated blood circulation, the skin and hair of a pregnant woman also change. In some, the face literally glows - the skin is perfectly smooth, with a blush, the tone rises. Others, under the influence of estrogen, develop a rash on the face and body. The rash disappears almost immediately after childbirth.

Another unpleasant trace of the hormone is melanosis. It is a dark skin pigment that showers on a woman's face and body. Soon after the birth of the baby, the spots disappear on their own. Pregnancy and the hormone estrogen are only good for hair.

Hair grows vigorously, increases in volume, becomes silky and manageable.

Stomach

Most of all, women are worried about changes in the abdomen. Due to the gained weight or a large fetus, the skin on the abdomen is at risk of becoming covered with stretch marks.

In addition, these factors can lead to a more severe consequence - diastasis. This is a discrepancy of the anterior abdominal muscles, which is difficult to correct on its own, mainly an abdominoplasty is required.

Pelvic organs

The internal organs of a woman are also preparing for delivery. The uterus enlarges several times, and the vagina expands after natural childbirth.

The vaginal tissue is elastic and will soon shrink back to its original size. In some cases, the size of the vagina does not decrease and this affects the quality of sexual relations. There are a number of gymnastics for the internal organs of a woman, which will quickly regain their size, as well as give new sensations during intimacy to both partners.

Pregnancy is not the time to relax and eat rolls for two, as many women think. On the contrary, at this time, a woman needs to more carefully monitor the state of her body and body. Healthy sleep, proper food, walks in the fresh air will help not only to easily endure pregnancy, but also quickly recover after childbirth.