Contraction of the uterus is characterized by contraction of the smooth muscles of this organ. Mainly observed during menstruation, during orgasm, during and after childbirth, after curettage.

Types of uterine contractions

In different situations, contractions are different, they can range from weak, which the woman does not actually feel, to strong (during childbirth), they cause pain.

During menstruation, the uterus contracts intensively to remove the endometrium from the woman’s body. Since the uterus is surrounded by many nerve endings, when it contracts, pain appears in the lower abdomen. And if a woman produces a lot of oxytocin (a hormone that causes uterine contractions), then the pain does not go away immediately after the end of her period.

Also, the formation of pain during menstruation may be associated with a high level of prostaglandins in the blood, which are produced by the uterine tissue and cause its contractile effects. The higher the level of prostaglandins in a woman’s body, the more intense the uterine contraction occurs and, accordingly, the pain increases.

Before menstruation, the uterus opens slightly (closes when it ends), rises up, and is slightly enlarged. During constant contractions that cause mild pain, it reaches its normal size.

The cause of postmenstrual pain can be improper location of the organ, stress, or overexertion.

To reduce the pain threshold during uterine contractions, it is recommended to use No-shpa, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Diclofenac suppositories.

During orgasm, contractile activity of the uterus is also observed, as endorphin hormones are produced, which are often called the hormones of happiness. It is because of the production of endorphins that a woman’s mood significantly improves.

During orgasm, under the influence of the hormone oxytocin, the body of the uterus slightly increases and expands, and the length of the cervix decreases; in addition, the walls of the entire organ begin to shrink evenly over several minutes.

Doctors say that uterine contractions during orgasm are not at all the same as during childbirth and they do not pose a threat to the further development of pregnancy. It can be considered an undesirable sign only in the very last stages of pregnancy. Having sex during early pregnancy does not have a bad effect on a woman’s well-being and allows her to carry and give birth to a healthy baby without complications.

Curettage (cleaning) is a surgical intervention in gynecology, during which the top layer of the lining inside the uterus is removed. Very often, bleeding begins after curettage. The need for this procedure often causes cessation of fetal development and signs of its death.

If curettage is performed by an experienced doctor, then, as a rule, it will not cause complications. Typically, during the rehabilitation period, a woman feels slight pain in the lower abdomen, as during menstruation. This indicates that the uterus is restored to its previous size. This happens quite quickly, in about a month.

There are cases of severe bleeding after curettage (you need to change the pad several times an hour), in such a situation you should immediately call a doctor. Often the cause of curettage is polyps and prolonged periods.

Abnormalities of contractile activity

Anomalies of contractile activity of the uterus are divided into two types:

1. Primary weak labor– poor dilatation of the uterine cervix before childbirth.
2. Secondary weak labor– characterized by the interruption of contractions during childbirth after their regular sequence.

Other types of anomalies are also identified. Some women have no uterine contractions at all, some have irregular contractions, and sometimes rapid labor. Let's take a closer look:

If the placenta and lochia are not completely released, curettage is performed, before which the woman is given general anesthesia.

The reasons for all this can be various diseases, insufficient production of contractile proteins and hormones by the body, and the anatomical structure of the birth canal.

The hormone progesterone plays a very important role, which prevents contractions of the uterus; it also affects the emotional state of a woman.

Medications to normalize contractile activity

For treatment at home, you can use both medications and herbs.

Medicines that can act on uterine contractions are divided into four groups:

All of these medications are very common in gynecology and many contain hormones:

After curettage and to stop heavy and protracted periods (with such a pathology, you should definitely consult a doctor without delay), hemostatic agents are used, which are prescribed by a specialist based on the specific situation.

Traditional medicine recipes and exercises for uterine contractions

It is better to use traditional medicine recipes at home before going to see a doctor, and not to replace it.

Although uterine contraction is a natural phenomenon, sometimes it needs help, especially during the period after childbirth and during prolonged periods. Herbal infusions can help here, for example:

After childbirth, you need to breastfeed the baby, as during this process the hormone prolactin is produced, which promotes contractile movements of the uterus.

In addition to medications and herbs, you can do special exercises to contract the uterus, and a huge advantage is that you can do them at home.

Exercises are good after childbirth, curettage and cesarean:

Exercises to contract the uterus need to be done for quite a long time (about three months). But after this you can maintain a good figure. The reasons for uterine contractions can be different, so to normalize this process you need to consult a specialist.

A frequent complication of the postnatal period is delayed uterine involution. To increase its tone and improve the motor activity of muscle fibers, a set of therapeutic measures is used. In folk medicine, herbs are widely used to contract the uterus after childbirth. Plants with medicinal properties gently stimulate a weakened organ, speed up the recovery process and serve as a prevention of unwanted consequences.

Indications

During 9 months of pregnancy, the uterus increases enormously, almost 500 times. It takes on average 1 to 2 months to return to its previous size. It contracts most actively in the first days, less often a week, after childbirth. Women physically feel discomfort, pain in the lower abdomen, reminiscent of contractions, and lochia is abundantly released from the vagina.

For a number of reasons, uterine contractility may be reduced or absent. Then the woman experiences the discharge of scarlet, bloody lochia for a long time, and there are no cramping sensations during breastfeeding. When infection penetrates, the temperature rises and weakness appears.

Folk remedies for contracting the uterus after childbirth help avoid complications associated with slow recovery of the body. They are recommended for mothers at risk. These are women with multiple pregnancies, polyhydramnios, or carrying a large fetus.

Herbs for uterine contraction are indicated for women in labor under 18 and over 40 years of age. If pregnancy proceeded against the background of pyelonephritis, cystitis, then there is a high probability that the postnatal period will be complicated by decreased tone of the organ.

The uterus contracts more slowly in women who have had a cesarean section, who do not breastfeed, or who have scars on the organ.

Rapid or prolonged labor often causes a pathological condition. Some constitutional features of a woman in labor can lead to disturbances in the recovery period. In all cases, the use of folk remedies that contract the uterus is justified as a preventive measure.

Contraindications

Before resorting to even the safest home methods to speed up recovery, it is better to consult a doctor. Irrational use of herbs to contract the uterus after childbirth leads to the development of negative consequences.

Possible complications:

1. intoxication of a breastfed child;
2. a sharp deterioration in condition, the appearance of dizziness, nausea, headaches;
3. exacerbation of chronic diseases, allergic reactions;
4. penetration of infection, development of the inflammatory process;
5. the appearance of problems with blood clotting, the formation of blood clots.

The main goal of all drugs for contraction of the uterus after childbirth, including herbs, is to help the muscles push out the contents. Therefore, the main contraindication to their use is pregnancy. Otherwise, spontaneous abortions, premature contractions, placental rejection and other complications are possible. Mixtures, decoctions, and teas for uterine contraction are drunk after childbirth.

Herbs and other folk methods should be used with caution if a cesarean section was performed or other obstetric procedures took place. Stimulation of smooth muscle tone in this case is carried out after preliminary use of antispasmodics.

Firstly. This reduces the pain associated with contractile activity until the uterus has grown together after childbirth and the sutures have not healed. Secondly, such interventions in women in labor are often provoked by cervical spasm, which prevents the free discharge of lochia. If you use contraction drugs for the uterus while the cervical canal is closed, there will be no result.

Plants

Folk remedies for improving the recovery of the body of a woman who has given birth to a child have a number of advantages. In addition to stimulating uterine contractions, they have hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and restorative properties. Most herbs additionally have a beneficial effect on lactation and improve the general condition of a woman.

Nettle. The first most popular drink. Nettle is used in the form of a decoction or tea to contract the uterus after childbirth. For 3-4 full st. l. dried plant requires 400-500 ml of hot water. The resulting medicine is drunk throughout the day, dividing it into 3-4 doses.

Birch. The leaves of the tree, collected in May, are dried and brewed as tea. For half a liter of water you need 4-5 tbsp. l birch leaves and a pinch of salt. The drink is kept for 2-3 hours, filtered and drunk in portions throughout the day.

White lily. For 500 ml of boiled water you need 2 tbsp. l. herbs. The infusion is prepared for 9-10 hours. After pumping, drink 200-300 ml per day.

Shepherd's purse. To prepare the drink you need 4-5 tbsp. l. dry plants and 1.5-2 cups of hot water. Steam the herb for about 3 hours in a thermos or wrap the dishes in a towel. The resulting volume is consumed throughout the day.

Field jar. For infusion you need 2-3 tbsp. l. jars and 1 glass of hot water. The drink is kept warm for 7-8 hours and taken 1 tsp. no more than 4-6 times a day.

Red geranium. A cold infusion of the plant is obtained from 2 tsp. herbs and 2 glasses of boiled but cooled water. The drink is left overnight and then the resulting volume is drunk per day.

Wormwood. To prepare the drink 0.5 tbsp. l. herbs are poured into 400-500 ml of boiling water and brewed for an hour and a half. After straining, consume no more than 1 glass per day in small portions.

Raspberry leaves. For two glasses of boiling water you need 2-4 tbsp. l. dried leaves. The drink is infused for an average of 4 hours in a warm place. The resulting product is consumed throughout the day.

Fenugreek or helba. The fruits of the plant are used. For tea, 20-40 g are steamed with 300-500 ml of boiled water. After childbirth, Helba is also used in its pure form to contract the uterus - several seeds a day are thoroughly chewed.

Kalina. To stimulate uterine contractions, only freshly squeezed plant juice is used. A few tbsp per day is enough. l., no more than 4, fresh berry juice.

Water pepper. A ready-made alcohol tincture for uterine contractions after childbirth is sold at the pharmacy. The product is recognized as effective by traditional medicine. If breastfeeding, it is better to consult your doctor.

Alternative

It is not possible to speed up the recovery of the body and avoid complications in the postpartum period with herbs alone. You can achieve results by approaching the problem comprehensively. This includes compliance with general routine measures and the prescription of physiotherapeutic procedures and medications. In extreme cases, special gynecological manipulations are indicated.

What to drink to contract the uterus after childbirth:

• from the first days it is recommended to drink water with lemon and honey;
• after a few days, if there is no desired effect, consult with your doctor for a herbal mixture;
• in some cases, homeopathic remedies help;
• medications containing the hormone oxytocin, strictly as prescribed by your doctor.

To improve the tone of the uterus, you need to periodically lie on your stomach. Effectively stimulates the body's production of natural oxytocin earlier and frequent breastfeeding. In the absence of contraindications, it is recommended to perform special exercises that promote better discharge of lochia and increase smooth muscle tone.

Homeopathy. It is better to resort to homeopathy to contract the uterus after childbirth by first contacting a specialist in this field. This way you can choose a remedy that not only has a mild therapeutic effect, but also eliminates the causes of the condition. Popular drugs are Cantharis, Arsenicum album, Hina, Agnus castus, Ipecac, Arnica and others.

Gymnastics. Physical activity is indicated from the first day. You need to start with stroking your stomach, wiggling your toes, and bending your legs in bed. Gradually, the exercises are supplemented with side raises, light twisting and, without fail, Kegel training.

With the birth of a child, another period of physiological changes in a woman’s body begins. The organs involved in gestation and expulsion of the fetus return to their previous forms and resume functions. Particular attention is paid to the process of reverse evolution of the uterus. Herbs and infusions are an effective and safe method to increase the tone of the uterus and speed up recovery after childbirth.

oxytocin

Prolactin.

Signs of uterine contraction

Compound	Application
White claspberry remedy
Infusion of shepherd's purse
Infusion of field grass
Nettle decoction
Raspberry leaf composition
Viburnum juice

Homeopathy after childbirth

Gymnastics

• do Kegel exercises;

Equally important is the possible effect of drugs taken by a woman on the baby through breast milk. But with a responsible approach to restorative measures, it is possible to combine benefits for the mother and the absence of the slightest negative for the baby.

The nature of a woman is amazing and magical! Take the uterus, for example. This wonderful organ can “stretch” several times during pregnancy, and after the birth of the baby it can return to normal. True, some women are very upset when they learn that the uterus cannot shrink to its previous size in a couple of weeks.

Unfortunately, no doctor can tell you how quickly your wasp waist will return to you. But there are drugs and remedies that will speed up the process of returning beauty.

How the uterus contracts

• Immediately after childbirth, one can only feel sorry for the uterus - this is complete damage. Particularly affected was the placenta attachment site. The poor organ is filled with blood clots, remnants of the fetal membrane, and the entire organ is “tuned” not to beauty, but to rapid healing.
• In the first 3-5 days after the baby appears, the uterus cleanses itself, contracting especially powerfully. Yes, yes, it’s not for nothing that you took such a large pack of night pads to the maternity hospital!
• Phagocytosis (bacteria are dissolved by white blood cells) and extracellular proteliosis occur in your body. Of course, provided that you are healthy.
• Lochia (discharge from the mother who gave birth) comes out of the uterus. On the first day they are bloody, on the third they are brown, in the third week they seem to lighten, and by the sixth they are almost gone. This ends the cycle of uterine contractions.
• The uterus of a woman who has just given birth weighs about 1000 g. Its dimensions are 20 cm in length, 15 cm in width, 12 cm in the throat. Only 7 days will pass, and the weight of the organ will be reduced to 300 g, and after 2.5 months the uterus will weigh only 70 g!

The uterine epithelium heals quickly - about 20 days, but the placenta “attachment” site takes longer - up to 45 days. The doctor will probably ask you to listen to your contractions. If the discharge ends around the sixth week and you feel well, there is no reason to complain to the gynecologist. If they ended much earlier or, on the contrary, were delayed for a long time, it is better to go to the doctor.

Symptoms of healthy uterine contractions:

• unpleasant, but generally tolerable sensations in the mammary glands,
• pain in the perineum,
• discomfort in the lower abdomen,
• discharge - lochia,
• diarrhea (the first few days; after the 4th day, this symptom may indicate an overdose of the drug and should be the reason for going to the hospital).

Any of these symptoms may be severe for the first 7 days after birth. At the end of the 6th week of your motherhood they should stop.

Most often, young mothers endure pain and illness. However, if you have a low pain threshold, consult a doctor - he will prescribe a painkiller: ibuprofen, no-shpu, naproxen, ketoprofen (or ketanol suppositories), a lidocaine injection, or something from hemeopathy - sepia, caulophyllum, bellis perennis.

Eight days have passed since giving birth, and you still have to take pills? This is not normal, go to a gynecologist and have him check you for pathology.

Rapid contraction of the uterus

It happens that pain and discharge disappear already 3-4 weeks after childbirth, and the woman is very happy with this. However, this is not a very good sign. Rapid contraction of the uterus can have the following complications:

• some of the lochia did not come out, lingering inside the organ, which is fraught with suppuration and inflammation (do not forget that these are nothing more than bloody clots, remnants of the placenta and endometrium, and even waste products of your baby),
• problems with lactation: accelerated contractions of the uterus can “cut” the amount of milk produced by the body, as well as change its composition, which is why the baby may even refuse his mother’s boobs,
• the risk of getting pregnant again increases, and this would be a shock for your body, since the uterus has not yet recovered.

In general, if you notice that there is no discharge too early, do not think about returning to your sex life (no matter how much you and your husband would like it), but about consulting a gynecologist.

Well, to prevent such “accelerations” from happening, increase uterine contractions. This is not difficult: follow a daily routine (if you can, ask older children, mother, mother-in-law, sister to help with the child), eat normally, get enough sleep (let the new dad “serve” the night watch for at least a couple of weeks), walk in the fresh air. In general, you don’t need any pills or “herbs”.

Too slow uterine contraction

If accelerated contraction of this organ is rare, then protracted contraction is, unfortunately, a frequent visitor to young mothers. How to speed up the renewal of the uterus and quickly restore your body? Everything is elementary. First, consult a doctor to rule out pathologies. Secondly, don’t be lazy - a specialist will probably recommend exercises, as well as herbs.

How can official medicine help you?

If immediately after childbirth (the first to third day) you do not develop lochia and there are no unpleasant contraction-like sensations in the lower abdomen, then for some reason the uterus is not contracting. The doctor should decide her fate: only he knows what will help you better, pills or injections.

Oxytocin

This artificial hormone will help normalize lactation, heavy bleeding, and also speed up uterine renewal. It is often prescribed in the form of injections, in particularly difficult cases (for example, after a cesarean section) - in the form of droppers.

Uterine oxytocics

Drugs from the same group, but with pharmacological additives that enhance or weaken the effect of the central substance. These are: hyfotocin, dinoprostone, ergotal, pituitrin. Prescribed both in tablets and injections.

Important to remember: Although official medicine recognizes oxytocin, some doctors do not approve of it, believing that uterine contractions should start naturally. Such a specialist will first of all advise you to turn to traditional medicine.

"Grandma's" medicines

Although these are harmless “herbs” at first glance, you should not prescribe them to yourself (or trust your mother or neighbor to prescribe them). Any treatment, even folk treatment, must be approved, or even better, prescribed by a doctor.

White lily

Pour 2 tablespoons of dried flowers into 0.5 liters of boiled cold water. Let stand overnight. Drink 100 ml 3-4 times a day.

Pour 4 tablespoons of the dry plant into 500 ml of boiling water, let the broth cool. Drink 100 ml 3 times a day.

Shepherd's Purse

Pour 4 tablespoons of herbs into 2 cups of boiling water. Wrap until cool. Drink this amount of decoction all day.

Blood red geranium

Pour 2 teaspoons into 1 glass of cooled boiled water overnight. Drink all day.

Yarutka field

Pour 2 tablespoons of the plant into 1 glass of boiling water overnight. Drink 1 teaspoon 5 times a day.

These remedies are good because they help your body “start up” after childbirth without medications. After all, what kind of nursing mother wants something pharmaceutical to get into her precious milk!

Sometimes in the maternity hospital the doctor may do special stimulating strokes on the mother’s belly. Their goal is to stimulate the uterus. They are done every 2 hours. The doctor gently presses on the uterus. Of course, this procedure can be unpleasant, but it is worth enduring as it is very useful.

Will homeopathy help?

Many mothers in labor like “sweet white granules” primarily not because of their pleasant taste, but because they do not contain chemicals or synthetic substances, effectively helping the uterus to contract, and also mobilizing all the body’s forces for postpartum recovery.

The most popular remedies for women in labor include: quinine (helps with heavy bleeding), ipecac (eliminates weakness), staphysagria (heals the uterus from the inside), and ergot (contracts the uterus - but you need to be careful with this remedy, it can cause thrombosis and abscess ).

Exercises to contract the uterus

If the doctor gives the go-ahead, then even from the first day after birth you can start doing simple but very useful exercises that will help the uterus contract correctly. Such activities do not require much time, but the sooner you start doing them, the faster the uterus will recover and contract, and the lower the risk of long-term recovery after childbirth.

1. Lie on the floor on your back. You can use a soft mat to make it more comfortable. bring your legs together and relax. Alternately bend and straighten your legs at a calm pace. 10-12 times on each leg will be enough.
2. Also lying on your back, straighten your legs and stretch your toes towards you.
3. Periodically curl and relax your toes.
4. Special breathing exercises have a good positive effect. And again you need to lie down on the floor, bend your knees. Breathing is smooth and deep. As you breathe, lift your abdominal wall as you inhale and lower it as you exhale. You can help yourself with your hands, making sliding movements towards the pubic bone from the navel.
5. As you exhale, squeezing your pelvic muscles, pull your navel as close to your chest as possible and hold your breath for 10-15 seconds. This exercise is called “Vacuum”.
6. Kegel exercises will be indispensable in such gymnastics.
7. Take a fitball or exercise ball and find a non-slippery surface. Sit on the fitball, squeeze your intimate muscles and, without relaxing them, lift your legs one by one, holding it on the weight for 10-15 seconds.
8. Sitting on a fitball, perform circular movements with your pelvis in both directions. You can also swing in different directions.

This is some gymnastics for contracting the uterus. However, these exercises are contraindicated after suturing, as you will first need to wait until they are completely healed.

There are a huge number of drugs that help terminate an early pregnancy or stop bleeding, but why look for an expensive remedy if everything can be done according to grandmothers’ recipes. Herbs for contracting the uterus significantly save money, and some people prefer traditional methods of treatment more than medications.

What herbs can be used?

There is a list of plants that promote contractility of the uterine muscles. For these purposes you can use:

• shepherd's purse;
• white jasmine;
• nettle;
• laurel leaf;
• field grass;
• red geranium;
• birch foliage;
• knotweed;
• scaly knotweed;
• spring primrose;
• hay grass;
• watercress;
• sage;
• tansy;
• barberry roots and bark;
• wild rosemary;
• sagebrush;
• calendula;
• St. John's wort;
• raspberry leaves.

Sometimes the components are combined, after which the composition becomes more effective and efficient.

It is advisable to use herbs that contract the uterus in different situations.

1. When an unwanted pregnancy occurs, that is, in order to terminate it (abortion). Infusions and decoctions provoke active uterine activity, as a result of which the organ will begin to reject the embryo.
2. During uterine bleeding. With the help of such remedies, you can reduce heavy menstrual flow and stop it if it lasts too long. They also help eliminate intermenstrual bleeding.
3. After natural delivery. If a woman in labor does not have pain in the abdominal area, the organ does not contract – this is a pathology. In order for all the clots and remnants of the placenta to come out of the uterine cavity, active contractile activity of the organ is needed.
4. After a caesarean section. After artificial birth, the organ rarely functions normally and contracts fully. To do this, they again use means that contract the uterus.
5. During the birth process in the second period. If contractions are weak, the cervix opens slowly or does not happen at all, then such remedies can speed up the process. If nothing is done, there is a danger that the child will suffocate, or due to a lack of oxygen, various developmental abnormalities may appear in the future.
6. After spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). If a woman is diagnosed with a miscarriage, and an ultrasound examination shows that not all the remnants of the embryo came out, then she will have to resort to uterine stimulation. This will help avoid serious consequences.
7. To enhance lactation. Oxytocin is needed to produce milk. If a woman’s body is not able to reproduce it on its own, then various means will help.

In any case, independent use of herbal preparations or one-component formulations is prohibited. A doctor will help you solve the problem and find a way out of the current situation after a thorough examination and examination.

Herbs that contract the uterus have contraindications and side effects. If you use them thoughtlessly and at your own discretion, the following may occur:

• heavy bleeding;
• loss of consciousness;
• dizziness;
• nausea;
• inflammatory process due to incomplete expulsion of the fetus from the uterus (partial fertilized egg may remain inside);
• premature birth;
• heart attack;
• intoxication;
• infertility;
• death.

Contraindicated for use by pregnant women who wish to keep the child. Some plants are highly toxic; as a result of their use, not only contractions of the uterus occur, but also poisoning of the body, especially if consumed in large doses. If you drink the mother liquor thoughtlessly, without following the recommendations, then the most unpredictable consequences can occur. This includes malfunction of vital organs, inability to have children in the future, and even death.

The advantages of such herbs include the ability to stimulate milk flow and speedy recovery after a difficult pathological birth or cesarean section. Contractility helps to quickly get rid of clots. Herbal infusions also help stop uterine bleeding between menstrual periods and stop periods that are too long.

A positive effect can be achieved only with the correct use of a particular composition.

How to induce uterine contractions at home? This question is often asked by young girls who have an unplanned pregnancy. It’s embarrassing and scary to admit this to your parents, just like going to the doctor and then such a terrible thought comes to mind. Abortion at home is the most thoughtless and stupid thing. Keep in mind that if you do this, you may never have children again in the future.

The following recipes will help cause uterine contractions, stop bleeding, and promote lactation. They should be used only after consulting your doctor. Typically, the gynecologist prescribes the drug and one of the following remedies.

White lily

The infusion from this raw material is infused for about ten hours. To prepare, take 30 g of herb and pour 400 ml of warm boiled water. Drink 100-150 ml twice a day.

Shepherd's Purse

Causes contraction of the uterus, normalizes blood circulation in the pelvic organs, strengthens blood vessels. 50 g of herb is poured into 500 ml of boiling water. Leave for 3-5 hours, then filter. You need to drink this throughout the day.

Yarutka field

30 g of medicinal plant is poured with boiling water and infused for 24 hours. After straining, drink 50 ml in three doses.

45 g of dry leaves of the plant are poured with half a liter of hot water and left for 4-6 hours. Drink 100 ml three times a day. This remedy is the most affordable and effective in gynecology.

Crushed geranium in an amount of 35 g is poured into 350 ml of warm boiled water. It costs 10-12 hours. The entire amount is drunk several times throughout the day.

It is advisable to pick the leaves in the month of May. Crushed and dried, 500 ml of boiling water is poured in an amount of 25-30 g. You need to add salt on the tip of a knife and leave for 2-3 hours. The resulting liquid should be drunk throughout the day.

Raspberry leaves contain a large number of substances that stimulate the uterine muscles. In addition, after drinking this tea, the cervix softens, which is a significant plus during childbirth. After this, the opening will speed up, childbirth will not be so painful, traumatic and lengthy. In addition, uterine bleeding ends faster.

Both dry and fresh leaves are used for tea. If fresh raw materials are used, then for 0.5 liters of water you need to harvest leaves. You don’t have to grind them, but simply put them in a teapot or any deep container and pour boiling water over them. After 20 minutes the tea is ready.

If you use dry leaves for tea, you need 30 g of crushed raw materials. This amount is poured into 300 ml of hot water and infused for about 20 minutes.

If the remedy is necessary for successful childbirth, then it is used as follows:

• 30-34 weeks of pregnancy – 250 ml of chilled decoction once a day;
• 35-36 weeks – 250 ml at room temperature or a little warm tea no more than once a day;
• 37 week - twice a day, the temperature should not exceed 36-38 degrees;
• 38 week – warm broth is drunk three times a day;
• 39 weeks and before giving birth - 3-4 times 250 ml of hot drink.

If the product is used for other purposes, then the average dosage is 200-250 ml 2 times a day.

You can use both berry juice and bark extract.

To stimulate the uterus, drink a tablespoon of freshly squeezed juice three times a day.

To stop uterine bleeding and eliminate pain during menstruation, take bark and alcohol (1:10). The tincture is prepared over 7-10 days. Drink a teaspoon before meals 2 times (morning and evening).

You can make a decoction from the bark. 50 g of bark is poured into 400 ml of boiling water. The decoction is drunk before meals (morning, lunch and evening) 2-3 tablespoons.

To terminate a pregnancy using bay leaves, you need to prepare a decoction. Uncrushed leaves in the amount of 100-120 g are poured with boiling water. This is boiled for 10-15 minutes, cooled and strained.

1 way. The decoction should be drunk before bed. The foliage is rolled up, wrapped in a sterile bandage and inserted into the vagina.

Method 2. The decoction is drunk little by little throughout the day. The foliage is used for chewing. After the decoction is drunk, you need to do some exercises that will create additional stress.

After this, bleeding should appear within 2 days, during which the fertilized egg will be released.

All medicinal plants can be bought at any pharmacy, they are available without a prescription and are cheap. Do not forget, also, that any raw material can be collected independently in the field or at your dacha.

What can cause uterine contractions? The cheapest and surest means are herbs. They should be used, like medications, only after consultation with the attending physician. They will help during and after childbirth, stop bleeding and enhance lactation. If necessary, they will even provoke a miscarriage.

• How it happens
• Symptoms
• Rapid contraction of the uterus
• Slow contraction of the uterus
• Special cases

The properties of this female organ are unique: during pregnancy, it increases several times in size, but after birth it returns to standard size. No doctor can say for sure how long uterine contractions last after childbirth, because each female body is unique in its own way. However, there are known factors, means, measures and drugs that can speed up or slow down this process.

How it happens

To understand what the process of uterine contraction after childbirth is, you need to know what happens to the body during this period. Without anatomy, this issue cannot be understood.

1. In the first time after childbirth, the organ is a wound surface. The part of the uterus where the placenta was attached is especially damaged, because there are too many clogged vessels in that place. The cavity itself contains remnants of the membrane from the fetus and blood clots.
2. Cleansing of the uterus and its most powerful contraction occurs during the first 3-5 days after birth.
3. If the body is healthy, processes such as phagocytosis (leukocytes dissolve bacteria) and extracellular proteliosis (the same bacteria are attacked by proteolytic enzymes) begin to actively occur.
4. As a result, lochia and postpartum discharge begin to appear: on the 1st day it resembles blood, on the 3rd day it acquires a serous-hysterical tint, by the end of the 3rd week it becomes light and liquid, by the 6th it should end, which will happen signify the completion of the uterine contraction process.
5. As for the size, immediately after the birth of the baby, the uterus weighs about 1 kg, its throat expands to 12 cm. At the same time, it reaches 20 cm in length and up to 15 cm in width. After a week, its weight will be only 300 grams, and by 7th week - only 70 grams.

The epithelium of this organ is restored in about 3 weeks, but the place where the placenta was previously attached heals much longer - up to 1.5 months. It is very important to observe how long the uterine contraction lasts after childbirth in each individual case and compare the period with the standard. If the lochia ends by the 6th week and there is no discomfort, there is no need to worry: everything is normal. If they stopped much earlier or, on the contrary, still continue after this time, you should definitely complain about these symptoms to a doctor. There are special signs by which you can judge whether everything is in order with you.

Wow! The standard size of a healthy uterus in its normal state, when a woman is not pregnant, is 7.5 cm in height and 5 cm in width. However, by the time the baby is born, it is so stretched that it touches the lower part of the chest. After giving birth, she has to shrink back to her normal size.

Symptoms of normal contraction

Every woman needs to know the signs of good uterine contraction after childbirth, which indicate a normal recovery period without any abnormalities. This will mean that there is no need to worry and all your strength can be directed to the child. Such manifestations include:

• painful but tolerable sensations in the mammary glands;
• discomfort in the lower abdomen;
• first bloody, then yellowish-transparent lochia;
• pain in the perineum;
• diarrhea during uterine contractions can be observed only in the first 1-4 days; in other cases, it may indicate an overdose of some drug and will require medical intervention;
• all these symptoms are quite strong in the 1st week after the birth of the baby, since uterine contractions occur most intensely during these days;
• by the end of the 6th week, all these signs gradually disappear.

All pain during uterine contractions after childbirth, described above, is quite tolerable, although if a woman has a low pain threshold, the doctor often prescribes painkillers. These include:

• no-shpa;
• ibuprofen;
• ketoprofen (this active substance contains ketonal suppositories);
• You can relieve pain from uterine contractions using lidocaine injections;
• naproxen;
• homeopathic medicines: Bellis perennis, Caulophyllum, Sepia.

If after the first week the painful contractions remain as strong and even unbearable, this is a reason to seek medical help; such discomfort is not the norm. Since everyone’s body is different, gynecologists admit that for some, the recovery period can last from 5 to 8 weeks. If it goes beyond these limits, perhaps we are talking about pathologies, so it is better to get checked again.

This happens too! There were cases when women were diagnosed with 2 uteruses, each of which was a full-fledged, functioning organ. Moreover, some of them successfully gave birth to healthy babies. One of the organs was involved in the process of gestation and childbirth.

Rapid contraction of the uterus

Women who are cleared of the effects of childbirth within 3-4 weeks are usually happy with such a quick recovery and are proud to tell everyone about it. Few of them think about the fact that such rapidity is not the norm and can lead to the most negative consequences for health. In most cases, rapid contraction of the uterus after childbirth can be fraught with the following complications:

• lochia (remnants of the placenta, blood clots, burst vessels, dead endometrium, waste products of the child when he was in the womb) cannot be released in full in such a short period of time: this means that part of all this remains inside the uterus; this most often leads to their suppuration and the onset of the inflammatory process;
• lactation disturbance: the amount of milk produced can sharply decrease, and its composition change, which is often very unpleasant for the baby - to such an extent that he can stop breastfeeding;
• the risk of an instant second pregnancy increases, while the body is not yet physically ready for such a shock.

Considering these factors, you should not be happy if postpartum discharge stops very quickly. To prevent this from happening, you need to try to improve the contraction of the uterus after childbirth so that it occurs within normal limits and does not go beyond their limits. To do this, you need to follow (if possible) a daily routine, eat well, get enough rest, get enough sleep and breathe fresh air. The use of medications and folk remedies is not required here. However, there are not many such cases: the problem of too long uterine contractions is much more common.

Slow contraction of the uterus

Very often, postpartum discharge and painful sensations drag on and do not stop even after the normal 8 weeks have passed. In this case, a whole problem arises: how to speed up the contraction of the uterus after childbirth and help your own body recover faster. First, you need to contact the observing gynecologist and follow his advice. Secondly, with his permission, perform various exercises specially designed for this purpose and use folk remedies.

Medical assistance

If in the first 1-3 days after the birth of the baby, a woman does not begin to discharge and there are no painful, cramping sensations, this indicates that for some reason the process does not start. In this case, the doctor decides what to do to contract the uterus after childbirth: give injections or prescribe pills.

• Oxytocin

In order to speed up uterine contractions after childbirth, prevent severe bleeding and normalize lactation, oxytocin, an artificial hormone, is prescribed. It is administered by injection, most often by injection. But if a woman is very weak after childbirth, an IV may be prescribed, especially after a caesarean section.

• Uterine oxytocics

Very often, drugs for uterine contractions from the same group of oxytocins are prescribed, but not in pure form, but with pharmacological additives that enhance and weaken the effect of the main substance. These include hyfotocin, demoxytocin, dinoprost, dinoprostone, cotarnine chloride, methyloxytocin, methylergometrine, pituitrine, ergometrine, ergotal, ergotamine hydrotartrate. These could be pills or injections.

Any medicine is prescribed only if poor uterine contractions after childbirth are diagnosed (no discharge or cramping pain in the lower abdomen). However, the attitude towards oxytocin even among doctors is ambiguous. Most of them believe that this process should start naturally. Therefore, some gynecologists recommend turning to folk remedies for help.

Folk remedies

There are also folk remedies for contracting the uterus. However, you should not get carried away with them and it is recommended to use them only with the permission of a doctor.

• Nettle

Dry nettle (4 tablespoons) is brewed with boiling water (500 ml). Let it sit until it cools down. Drink 100 ml three times a day.

• White lily

Pour the flowers of the plant (2 tablespoons) with cold boiled water (500 ml). Leave overnight. Strain. Drink 100 ml 3 (or 4) times a day.

• Shepherd's Purse

The herb is brewed (4 tablespoons) with boiling water (2 glasses). Wrap up, leave in a warm place, strain. Drink the entire prepared dose during the day.

• Yarutka field

Brew the dry plant (2 tablespoons) with boiling water (a glass), leave overnight, strain. Drink 1 teaspoon 5 times a day.

• Blood red geranium

Pour 2 teaspoons of herb into 2 glasses of boiled, but cold water, leave overnight, drink everything during the day.

Folk remedies for uterine contractions are good because they force the body to actively recover during the postpartum period on its own, without the use of synthetic drugs, the effect of which on the child (through breast milk) and on the health of the young mother has not yet been fully studied.

Massage

In some cases, uterine contraction is stimulated from the inside when the doctor gives the woman a special massage every two hours in the first two days after childbirth. Smooth movements apply pressure to the uterus. Depending on the individual characteristics of the body, this procedure can be very painful, but useful.

Homeopathy

In order for the uterus to contract faster, homeopathy is used, the main advantage of which is that it mobilizes the body’s own forces and does not contain any synthetic, chemical substances.

Among the well-proven drugs, the following can be noted: Millefolium, Hina (excessive bleeding), Ergot (perfectly contracts the uterus, but can provoke the development of thrombosis, phlebitis, abscess), Sabina (distinguished by the absence of side effects), Ipecac (helps cope with weakness after childbirth ), Sekale, Phosphorus, Hamamelis, Ferrum phosphoricum, Staphysagria (promotes healing of the uterus).

Exercises

If the doctor allows it, from the first day after childbirth you can perform simple but very useful physical exercises to contract the uterus after childbirth, which will not require much effort and time from the woman. The sooner you start doing them, the lower the risk of a protracted recovery period.

1. Lie on the floor on your back. Relax. Bring your legs together. Bend and unbend them at a calm pace. Do 10 times.
2. At any free time, tuck and relax your toes.
3. Lie on the floor on your back. Relax. Straighten your legs. Pull your toes toward you as much as possible.
4. Breathing exercises for contracting the uterus help well, which can be done several times daily. Lie on your back. Bend your legs. Breathe deeply and evenly. Connect your abdominal muscles to this process. Raise the abdominal wall as you inhale and lower it as you exhale. Help yourself with sliding movements of your hands towards the pubic bone from the navel.
5. Exhaling, squeeze your pelvic muscles and pull your navel as close to your chest as possible. Concentrate on the sensations in your lower abdomen. Hold your breath for 10 seconds.
6. Such exercises must necessarily include Kegel exercises: alternately strain (squeeze as much as possible) the muscles of the anus and vagina.
7. Exercise regularly to promote postpartum uterine contractions. Prepare an exercise ball. You will need to perform the exercise on a non-slip floor. Sit on the ball, squeeze your intimate muscles. In this position, raise your leg and hold it suspended for about 10 seconds. Repeat the same movements with the second leg.
8. Sitting on a gymnastic ball, perform circular movements with your pelvis in both directions.
9. Sitting on the ball, swing in different directions.

Exercises for rapid contraction of the uterus after childbirth should not be performed by those who have had stitches. First you will need to wait for them to heal completely.

Special cases

In some cases, postpartum uterine contractions have features that it is better for a woman to know about in advance so as not to be scared and be prepared for the unexpected.

After the second birth

Most often, uterine contractions after the second birth occur much more intensely. Therefore, in the first days, the chest may be very sore and swollen, especially during feeding, and also breaks the lower abdomen and perineum. The sensation may be so painful that your doctor will prescribe a pain reliever. It is not recommended to select medications and folk remedies on your own, as they can negatively affect lactation.

After artificial birth

Contractions of the uterus after artificial birth also cause some concern, since the body does not perceive them properly. Therefore, in most cases, medications are prescribed or folk remedies are used to speed up the process.

Another danger is severe bleeding, which is not normal: it needs to be stopped as quickly as possible. After an artificial birth, the recovery period depends on the period at which the pregnancy was terminated. Typically, the time of uterine contraction ranges from 3 days to 2 weeks, no more if everything goes without complications.

The female body, despite the modern development of science and medicine, still remains a mystery. The uterus is one of its most amazing organs. Only she has such amazing elasticity and can change sizes on such a scale. To help her recover faster, you need to perform various physical exercises and consult a doctor in a timely manner. Folk remedies that help increase uterine contractions during this period should be used with extreme caution. There are standards with which you need to constantly compare your feelings, the composition of the discharge and the timing.

During pregnancy, a woman’s body changes, and after childbirth, its recovery takes from a couple of months to several years, and some features remain for life. The most important change that is noticeable to everyone around is the large, rounded belly of the expectant mother. The skin, muscles and uterus are stretched to make the baby more comfortable inside. The birth of a child is a great stress for the mother’s body. An important component of overall recovery is the normal contraction of the uterus after childbirth.

Unfortunately, this period does not always pass without complications. In the first two months after birth, medical supervision is necessary to assess the contraction process and stimulate it in case of complications.

How does the uterus contract?

After the birth of a child, the uterus is enlarged and stretched. It is cleared, and at the same time bloody discharge is observed - lochia. The upper part of the uterus is located just below the navel, the main part is in the abdominal cavity. Due to stretching and decreased tissue tone, it remains mobile.

After childbirth, while the uterus contracts, blood and lymph vessels are compressed. They partially dry out, and the bleeding gradually goes away. The muscle tissue increased due to the growth of the fetus decreases in size, and some cells die and are resorbed.

The inner layer of the uterus after the birth of a child is one large bleeding wound. Most of the damage is in the area where the placenta is attached; there are many vessels in which blood clots gradually form. The entire internal surface consists of blood clots and remnants of the fetal membrane. Pain occurs due to contraction of the uterus - a natural and normal process.

When the postpartum period passes without complications, the uterine cavity is sterile for 3-4 days after the birth of the child. Cleansing occurs through phagocytosis, a process during which white blood cells engulf and dissolve bacteria. Proteolytic enzymes formed from the breakdown products of blood cells also play an important role.

How long does it take?

Many new mothers often have concerns about how long the uterus contracts after childbirth. If there are no complications, it will take about 6 weeks. During this period, the weight of the uterus decreases from 1000 to 60 grams, the most intense changes occur in the first 6-10 days.

The uterus recovers more slowly in the cervical area. The process of its reduction lasts throughout the entire postpartum period. The diameter of the internal uterine os after the baby is delivered is 10-12 cm, which allows you to manually remove parts of the placenta. Within 24 hours it is significantly reduced, becoming passable for 2 fingers, and after 3 days for 1. After three weeks, it closes completely.

How long the uterus will contract after childbirth depends on the characteristics of pregnancy and childbirth. On average, the process lasts 1.5-2 months, but can be completed in 4 or 10 weeks. Such terms are a variant of the norm.

Reasons for non-contraction of the uterus

The timing of uterine contractions after childbirth may increase for several reasons:

• pregnancy and childbirth with complications (preeclampsia, ruptures, low location of the placenta, etc.);
• high fetal weight;
• twins or triplets;
• characteristics of the woman’s body, concomitant diseases;
• caesarean section (incision into the uterine cavity). Read more about uterine restoration after cesarean section →

All these factors are taken into account when a doctor monitors the recovery process. So, with multiple pregnancies, the normal duration of uterine recovery increases by several weeks. In such situations, medication support may be prescribed.

In some cases, the uterus does not contract at all. Such a complication is possible with high-water pregnancy, uterine bending, inflammation in the pelvic organs, fibroids, benign neoplasms, serious injuries to the birth canal and disorders of the blood coagulation system.

What to do if the uterus contracts poorly?

What to do to make the uterus contract after childbirth? Immediately after delivery, women place a heating pad with ice on their stomach. Reducing the temperature constricts blood vessels, helps reduce bleeding and speeds up uterine contractions.

Over the next few days, while the young mother is in the maternity hospital, the doctor checks daily how the recovery process is going. If upon examination it is discovered that the fundus of the uterus descends slowly and remains soft, then a conclusion is made about a reduced ability to contract. According to the doctor's decision, special drugs can be administered that stimulate this process (Oxytocin, prostaglandins), as well as a course of massage through the abdominal wall.

In many maternity hospitals, special attention is paid to breastfeeding: when a baby suckles, a woman’s body releases hormones that help shrink the uterus.

Discharge from the maternity hospital is made after the doctor is convinced that the process of uterine contraction is proceeding normally. In the next 1.5-2 months, you will need to regularly visit the gynecologist on an outpatient basis. If during the examination it is revealed that the pharynx is clogged with blood clots, or that lochia or part of the placenta remains in the uterine cavity, a cleaning will be prescribed.

What should be normal?

You can determine whether the uterus contracts poorly after childbirth or normally by looking at several symptoms.

If the recovery period passes without complications, then the woman experiences:

• some tenderness in the mammary glands;
• in the lower abdomen - discomfort;
• bloody, and after a while yellowish vaginal discharge;
• pain in the perineum;
• diarrhea for 1-4 days after the baby is born.

The uterus contracts most intensively in the first 10 days after birth, it is during this period that symptoms are pronounced. At the end of 6 weeks they almost completely disappear.

Most often, discomfort in the postpartum period is tolerable, but some women have a reduced sensitivity threshold and need medical help. To reduce the pain accompanying uterine contractions, you can take No-shpa, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and use Diclofenac suppositories.

What to do to make the uterus contract faster?

It will be useful for every woman to know how to speed up uterine contractions after childbirth.

1. Breastfeed your baby. When nipples are irritated during this period, hormones are produced, including prolactin, which promotes uterine contraction. The earlier feeding starts, the better.
2. Do not go on bed rest and move as much as possible: walk, do housework, care for the baby. However, if the birth was complicated, the possibility of physical activity should be discussed with your doctor.
3. Sleep on your stomach, especially during the day.
4. Take care of genital hygiene: wash yourself several times a day (and at first after each visit to the toilet), treat wounds.
5. Empty your bladder at the first urge, even if it causes discomfort. The more often, the faster the uterus will contract.
6. Gymnastics after childbirth to contract the uterus is based on contraction of the abdominal muscles, perineum, vagina, as well as movements of the diaphragm using breathing.

There are cases when all these methods do not help, since the uterus is prevented from contracting by lochia or the remains of the placenta after childbirth; only a cleansing procedure can help. It is performed under general anesthesia using a special instrument that looks like a spoon with a hole. You should not be afraid of these manipulations; without them, the development of inflammation of the uterus and nearby organs is inevitable.

Contraction of the uterus after childbirth is the basis for the restoration of the entire body. This process should occur independently, within 1.5-2 months. But with complications accompanying pregnancy and childbirth, as well as with a woman’s poor health, the uterus remains stretched and enlarged for a long time. In these cases, medical attention is necessary. You can speed up recovery by establishing breastfeeding, observing hygiene rules and performing feasible physical activity, including special gymnastics.

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The birth of a newborn completes one stage of development of the female body and begins a new one - postpartum. The first 6 to 8 weeks are very important, in which the greatest changes occur in the uterus. It returns to its previous size, is cleansed, and restores the inner shell. The processes occur due to the motor activity of the smooth muscles of the organ. If it is insufficient, herbs for contracting the uterus after childbirth will help solve the problem. With them, recovery will be easier, without negative consequences.

How the uterus recovers after childbirth

The main female organ immediately after expulsion of the placenta is still large, and its inner surface bleeds. To return to normal volume and restore the mucous membrane, the uterus contracts. Her muscles either contract or relax, losing a certain amount of their cells formed during pregnancy. In the tension phase, the vessels are compressed, some of them are “sealed”.

The mucous membrane, inevitably damaged during the separation of the placenta, heals by getting rid of excess tissue. This is accompanied by the release of red discharge, the volume of which decreases over time, as does the amount of blood in it. Uterine contractions also contribute to the detachment of unnecessary cells from the walls of the organ.

The process is regulated by sex hormones, which change their composition. At the initial postpartum stage, serotonin “rules”

oxytocin

Prolactin.

Signs of uterine contraction

Normal motor activity of the smooth muscles of the organ has special characteristics:

• Cramping pain in the lower abdomen. It is noticeable, but tolerable in the first 5 - 7 days after birth. Then the pain weakens and may increase slightly during feeding.
• Discomfort in the mammary glands. This sensation is caused primarily by hormones that ensure lactation. And the process, if it goes correctly, stimulates the cleansing of the uterus, and therefore its contractions.
• Bloody, gradually lightening and decreasing in quantity discharge. By 6 - 8 weeks they disappear.

The period during which the organ returns to normal

The natural desire is for postpartum discomfort to end as soon as possible. Sometimes it ends before 6 weeks, but you shouldn’t be happy about it. Rapid contraction of the uterus may be accompanied by:

• leaving lochia in its cavity, which is fraught with inflammation and subsequent bleeding;
• disruption and gradual decline of lactation.

It is no better if the organ slows down motor activity. This is manifested by the continuation of discharge with blood for longer than 2 months after childbirth with the persistence of painful sensations. This is often associated with weakening of the muscles of the organ. But various pathologies can also be the culprits.

Home remedies to stimulate uterine contractions

The slow recovery of the organ can be gently and unobtrusively hastened if you use folk remedies to contract the uterus after childbirth. Usually these are medicinal herbs that help normalize the balance of hormones, replenish blood reserves, and improve immunity. Their effect gives strength, stimulates muscle tone, and encourages mucosal regeneration processes.

Herbal remedies for contraction of the uterus after childbirth

If the attending physician does not find any contraindications, the following known formulations and recipes can be used.

Compound	Application
White claspberry remedy	To obtain it, you should prepare 2 tbsp. l. herbs and 500 ml of chilled boiled water. The drink is infused for 8 - 10 hours, filtered and consumed 300 ml per day, divided into 2 - 3 doses. The product restores strength and stimulates cleansing of the uterus.
Infusion of shepherd's purse	To stimulate muscle contractions, it is made from 4 tbsp. l. plants and 400 ml of boiling water. Having combined the components, wrap the dishes tightly and leave for 4 hours. The resulting amount should be consumed per day. Shepherd's purse activates blood circulation in the pelvis while strengthening blood vessels.
Infusion of field grass	To prepare the composition you need 2 tbsp. l. herbs and 200 ml of hot boiled water. It is kept warm overnight, filtered and consumed 5 tsp. per day, divided into several doses.
Nettle decoction	4 tbsp. l. dried herb should be combined with 0.5 liters of boiling water, left alone until it cools, strain and drink like an infusion of white clasp. Nettle is used more often than other herbs to contract the uterus after childbirth because of its availability, as well as its antiseptic, hemostatic, and tonic effect.
Cold infusion of red geranium	Crushed raw materials in a volume of 2 tsp. pour 400 ml of cooled boiled water overnight. In the morning, the composition is filtered, drunk in its entirety during the day, divided into several servings.
Infusion of May birch leaves	Need 3 tbsp. l. raw materials per 600 ml of boiling water. Having combined the ingredients in a thermos, add a pinch of salt and forget about the product for 2 hours. When they are completed, the liquid is filtered, and the entire resulting volume is taken per day. You can start treatment from the 12th day after birth, not earlier.
Raspberry leaf composition	They can be used dry, taking 2 tbsp. l. and placing it in a thermos with 400 ml of boiling water. Keep the product for 3 hours, drink the entire prepared amount throughout the day.
Viburnum juice	The berries need to be fresh, and the product is prepared before each dose. You can’t do this for future use! To stimulate the contractile activity of the uterus, 3 tbsp is enough. l. juice for the day.

Drugs to help restore uterine function

In addition to medicinal herbs, there are also drugs for contracting the uterus after childbirth. They are usually used on days 1 - 3, if the woman does not have lochia or abdominal pain. If they exist, then this indicates a hormonal disorder that cannot be overcome with herbs. Therefore, injections are given or Oxytocin is administered by dropper.

There are other products containing this hormone, as well as supplements necessary to start the process of uterine involution:

• "Hyphotocin." The drug is of natural origin, stimulates muscles to activity and prevents unnecessary destruction of blood vessels.
• "Demoxytocin." It also helps against lactostasis and mastitis.
• "Pituitrin." In addition to oxytocin, it contains vasopressin, which means it helps strengthen blood vessels.
• "Ergotal." Can be used orally, contains alkaloids isolated from ergot.

Homeopathy after childbirth

Tablets for contracting the uterus after childbirth can be homeopathic, that is, they have a milder effect on the body and are used in tiny doses. These include:

• "Millefolium". Granules or drops are created on the basis of yarrow. The drug helps stimulate the involution of the uterus, moderate bleeding, and tidy up the nervous system.
• "Sekale". Created on the basis of ergot, therefore it gives strength and reduces bleeding.
• "Witch hazel." They use a tincture that stimulates the activity of smooth muscles, relieves inflammation, and prevents heavy bleeding.
• "Sabina" Created on the basis of Cossack juniper, which relieves pain, gives strength, normalizes metabolism, and promotes restoration of the body.

Gymnastics

Means for contracting the uterus after childbirth do not necessarily have to be taken orally or by injection. If the birth went well, from the first days after it you need to turn over on your stomach more often in a lying position.

Massage, which is allowed at an early stage of this period, will also help. It should be done by a health care worker, gently but persistently pressing on the new mother’s belly in the area of ​​the uterus.

After being discharged home, the woman herself must make time for gymnastics that helps strengthen contractions:

• slowly bend your knees and straighten your legs together;
• tense and relax your feet;
• breathe deeply, connecting the abdominal wall, while sliding your palms along it;
• do Kegel exercises;
• use a gymnastic ball, sitting on it and moving your pelvis left and right.

What to drink to contract the uterus after childbirth, what other efforts to make for the normal course of involution - all actions must be agreed with the doctor. Here it is important to take into account the individual parameters of the body and the peculiarities of childbirth.

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Content

Intense contraction of the uterus is a natural process characteristic of menstruation and the postpartum period. However, during pregnancy it poses a serious threat and can lead to miscarriage or premature birth.

There are several ways to normalize the contractile function of the uterus, one of them is to take herbal decoctions or tinctures that stimulate the uterus. This method helps a woman contract the reproductive organ and go through the recovery period much faster and easier.

Contractile dysfunction

There are two main types of contractile dysfunction:

1. Poor dilatation of the cervix before childbirth. The reason for this is a violation of the integrity or weak activity of the muscular layer of the uterus, as well as previous surgical interventions, for example, removal of tumors, cauterization of erosion or cesarean section;
2. Poor contractions or cessation of contractions during labor. Most often this occurs after the cervix is ​​fully dilated or after the fetus is delivered. The reason is the loss of strength of the woman in labor, fatigue and stress.

In rare cases, deviations such as a complete lack of ability of the uterus to contract, or, conversely, too intense contraction and relaxation of the muscles, may also be observed.

To stimulate the contractile activity of the uterus during labor, oxytocin and prostaglandins are used, and in the postpartum period, as well as after an abortion, herbs and medicinal preparations are used that cause contractions of the uterus.

Contraction of the uterus after childbirth

Childbirth is a complex and multi-stage process, during which many of a woman’s organs undergo major changes. In particular, the uterus stretches in size, and after the birth of a child and the release of the placenta, its mucous membrane may bleed.

In order for the uterus to return to its normal position, decrease in size, and its inner lining to be completely restored and bleeding to stop, it must contract intensively. Under normal conditions, during contraction, frequent contraction and relaxation of the muscles occurs, as a result of which the organ gets rid of excess tissue and cells. This process may be accompanied by bleeding, which will decrease in volume each time. Also, the main signs of uterine contraction are pain in the lower abdomen, reminiscent of contractions and unpleasant or even painful sensations in the chest.

In some cases, due to the physiological or anatomical characteristics of a woman, the uterus cannot contract as intensely as required. In this case, the doctor may prescribe special medications that cause tone, or recommend herbs for normal uterine contractions after childbirth.

One of the most common herbal collections is the uterine collection to restore uterine contractions. It is based on boron uterus, a plant that has long been used to treat gynecological diseases. It not only has an effect that causes muscle contractions, but also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and antitumor effects.

Be sure to consult your doctor before consuming herbs and phytocomplexes that cause muscle contractions, especially if the baby is breastfed.

Herbs contraindicated during pregnancy

Despite the fact that medicinal herbs, including those that contract the uterus, have a generally beneficial effect on the body, some of them are completely contraindicated during pregnancy. They can harm not only the expectant mother, but also the baby.

List of plants that contract the uterus, cause hypertension and are prohibited for use during pregnancy.

1. Herbs that cause strong contraction of the uterus and stop bleeding. This can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. For example, marsh calamus, pepper knotweed, nettle, and common mantle.
2. Herbs containing a high concentration of estrogens. Sage, chamomile, hop cones, red clover, flax seeds can also lead to miscarriage.
3. Herbs containing alkaloids in their leaves or stems. These substances have a toxic effect. These include the cap plant, black henbane, male fern, black nightshade and other plants.
4. Essential oil herbs that cause uterine tone. Oils in large dosages can affect the functioning of the mother's central nervous system. For example, field mint, rosemary, pine, bearberry, fennel, tarragon and others.

Special attention should be paid during pregnancy medicines and herbal preparations. They may contain components that cause uterine tone and are prohibited during this period.

The most effective recipes

In the absence of any contraindications or allergic reactions, it is recommended to take the following medicinal preparations that contract the uterus. They contain herbs that cause tone and stop bleeding.

Birch leaf tincture

Preparation: for this remedy, the leaves are best collected in May; it is during this period that they contain the maximum concentration of all necessary substances. Pour about 6 teaspoons of crushed leaves into three glasses of boiling water, add ¼ teaspoon of soda. Pour this entire mixture into a thermos and let it brew for 2-2.5 hours.

Application: strain the prepared tincture. 2 weeks after giving birth, take one glass of birch remedy, which causes contractions, three times a day.

White jasmine infusion

Preparation: pour 4 teaspoons of crushed clasp leaves with two glasses of hot water. Leave it to sit overnight. Then filter and pour into a convenient container.

Application: you need to drink 200-250 ml every day, dividing the entire volume into 2-3 applications. The tincture, which reduces the muscle layer, also gives strength and vigor to the entire body.

Natural viburnum juice

Preparation: squeeze the juice from fresh viburnum berries and strain it.

Application: you need to consume 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed juice, which causes tone. In this case, it must be squeezed out immediately before use. You can add sugar if desired. If you have gastritis or stomach ulcers, you should not take this juice.

Infusion of shepherd's purse

Preparation: 4 tablespoons of crushed plant that causes uterine tone, pour 1.5 cups of boiling water. Close the container tightly and leave in a dark place for 4 hours.

Application: the entire resulting infusion, which causes contraction, must be drunk during the day. This herb, which contracts the uterus, not only has a tonic effect, but strengthens the vascular system and stimulates blood circulation.

Raspberry leaf juice

Preparation: Pour 4 teaspoons of crushed and dried raspberry leaves into two glasses of boiling water. Leave the product to sit for 3 hours.

Application: prepared raspberry infusion, which causes tone, should be drunk 4 small cups throughout the day. The active substances contained in raspberry juice not only have a reducing effect, but also have a general strengthening effect.

Nettle leaf decoction

Preparation: Pour 4 tablespoons of dried nettle into two glasses of boiling water and pour into a glass container. Leave the product until it cools completely, preferably overnight, then filter it.

Application: you need to drink 300 ml of the decoction during the day, dividing the entire volume of the decoction, which causes uterine tone, into 2 or 3 applications.

Red geranium infusion

Preparation: 2 teaspoons of crushed geranium leaves and stems, pour 400 ml of boiled water at room temperature. Leave the product to infuse overnight; in the morning it must be filtered.

Application: all 400 ml of the infusion that contracts the uterus should be drunk during the day, dividing the volume into 2-3 applications.

Infusion of wormwood

Preparation: pour half a tablespoon of chopped wormwood into 2 cups of boiling water. Let the contraction agent sit for about an hour, then strain it and pour it into a glass container.

Application: wormwood infusion, which contracts the uterus, is recommended to take one glass per day, dividing the dose into 3-4 times.

These are just the basic folk remedies that cause tone and contraction of the reproductive organ. You can also use complexes containing oregano, calendula, knotweed, lavender, tansy, etc. All these plants and herbs have a reducing effect and help stop bleeding. It is this action that is especially necessary for a woman during the postpartum period.

In order for the uterus to actively contract and return to normal size as soon as possible, the following recommendations must be followed:

• You should lie on your stomach more often, this tones the abdominal muscles and causes contraction of the uterus. This method can only be used if the birth took place without complications;
• Breastfeeding is one of the best and most natural ways to contract the uterus. In the first weeks and months of a baby’s life, it is important to feed on demand, thereby establishing the entire breastfeeding regimen;
• if there are no complications after childbirth, the doctor may prescribe therapeutic exercises that cause contractions. A certain set of exercises will not only speed up the process of restoration of the uterus, but also strengthen all the muscles of the body, returning the woman to her previous shape;
• In the first days after childbirth, it is recommended to drink as much water as possible with natural honey and lemon juice. This drink, which causes tone and contracts the uterus, will give strength and vigor to a tired and exhausted mother. However, this method is indicated only in the absence of breastfeeding.

To contract the uterus It is also effective to perform Kegel exercises that cause tone. Their action is aimed at strengthening the muscles of the perineum and abdominal wall.

There are many effective ways to restore the body during the postpartum period. One of them is folk remedies for uterine contraction. Before using any herbal preparations or phytocomplexes that cause tone and contract the uterus, you should consult your doctor.

The postpartum period begins from the moment of birth of the placenta and continues until the moment when the involution (restoration) of those organs and systems that underwent changes during childbirth ends. The postpartum period is divided into early and late stages. The early stage is the first 2–4 hours after birth. At this time, complications are possible (bleeding, physiological increase in body temperature, increase in blood pressure). Therefore, for the first 2–4 hours after childbirth, a woman is in the delivery room. Then she is transferred to the postpartum ward, to a ward.

During the late postpartum period, the mother's body finally returns to its pre-pregnancy state. In the first months after childbirth, special care is needed not only for the child, but also for the mother. At this time, a woman’s body needs rest and proper nutrition, but she especially needs participation, emotional support and the kind attitude of her family.

At first, not only the newborn, but also the mother herself needs the attention and care of relatives. And perhaps she is, to a greater extent. During pregnancy, not only the muscles, ligaments, and hormonal balance changed, but the woman herself also changed! As a rule, a woman during pregnancy experiences on an unconscious level the so-called pregnancy syndrome, which affects the formation of her self-concept. She must realize and accept the new life within herself.

Something similar happens in the first days after the birth of a child. It's finished! The baby is born! What's next? And then you need to accept yourself as a mother, learn to feel and be aware of yourself in this new, unusual state, and open your inner world to the changes taking place. You need to learn to live with your baby, and accept him as a small person, but a person who has the right to his desires, feelings, and has his own rhythm of life. And, which is not at all easy, learn to make your own decisions, take responsibility in everything that concerns the child. And the young mother learns all this. Everything will come, it will definitely come, but with time, with experience, perhaps even through overcoming some difficulties.

In one of our lectures on preparing for childbirth, I say that the expectant mother, the child and the future father are one team. So continue to be her! The team has changed slightly - now a real mother, a real child, a real dad. That's all. Cherish the moment. And may your long-awaited meeting bring joy and be remembered in a good way for a long time. Feel like a family - mom, dad, and baby. Relatives and a noisy feast will follow later. Now you and the baby! Share this joy together.

But literally a few days will pass and your mind will be so occupied with the baby that you can simply forget about your own needs, that you should take care of yourself in the first month after giving birth, and recover as quickly as possible. The baby needs not only a caring mother who feeds, changes diapers, and takes him for walks, but also a calm, sensitive, attentive mother who is in a good mood and enjoys life. Only then will you be able to make communication with your child more interesting, lively, and satisfying for both the baby and you. And then he will not be a “backbreaker and a burden.”

Now let's go back to the maternity hospital for a while. What happens to a woman in the first hours after a normal birth?

Immediately after birth

The first procedure is examination of the placenta and care for the woman in labor. The doctor carefully examines the placenta, membranes, soft tissues, and examines the placenta. This is to make sure everything went well. The placenta is laid out on a smooth tray with the maternal surface facing up and carefully examined, slice by slice. Particular attention is paid to the presence of torn vessels, which indicates an additional lobule that remains in the uterine cavity. If part of the placenta is retained in the uterus or there is damage to soft tissues, additional procedures and examinations are performed. A little later, an ultrasound of the uterine cavity may be prescribed.

Immediately after childbirth, the fundus of the uterus (its upper part) should be dense. If it relaxes, the midwife will massage it. External massage of the uterus is performed through the anterior abdominal wall to remove blood clots accumulated in it and to restore the contractility of the uterine muscles. During the massage, the midwife pays attention to the consistency of the uterus, its size, pain and the nature of discharge from the genital tract.

Immediately after giving birth, you should place a heating pad with ice on your lower abdomen and perineum. A heating pad is applied to help the uterus contract better after childbirth and restore its size, to actively contract small blood vessels and stop bleeding. The heating pad should be applied through the diaper. Keep the heating pad with ice for no more than 20 minutes to avoid catching a cold.

Immediately after giving birth, you should try to go to the toilet “in a small way.” Sometimes this is a problem. It may be associated with spasm of the bladder sphincter, or, conversely, with atony of the bladder. Urinary retention may be a consequence of overexcitation of the sympathetic nervous system. As a result, a spastic state occurs (spasm, contraction). If urination is delayed, you should try to induce it reflexively. You can help yourself this way: create a sound reflex. For example, open the water tap or “persuade” yourself, like persuading a child to urinate. The sound of pouring water or a voice will help you cope with the task. You can place a warm heating pad on the suprapubic area if there is no bleeding. If you cannot cope with the problem using these methods, ask for a catheter or use medications. You need to empty your bladder as soon as possible. And don’t forget to restore and replenish your water balance.

Women who have given birth multiple times may encounter another problem - slight urinary incontinence immediately after childbirth (bladder atony). This is often due to the fact that the pelvic floor muscles have become somewhat weakened and overstretched. In this case, it is useful to do Kegel exercises regularly.

In the ward

Take care of yourself. At first, get out of bed carefully, calmly, and rise smoothly. Otherwise you may feel dizzy. This should be especially taken into account by women who lost a lot of fluid during childbirth, who have low blood pressure or weakness.

Don’t run to your baby like crazy, don’t fuss when he starts crying. Start talking to your baby kindly and gently. Sing something or just lisp. And it’s even better to have lullabies and good, rhythmic poems in stock. Don't worry, the baby will recognize your voice, calm down and wait for his mommy. So, you yourself will remain calm, “gather your thoughts,” and your calmness will be passed on to the child, and you will understand each other better.

It is better to sleep and lie down after childbirth on your stomach. Don't tighten your stomach. If you feel good, move more. Do joint exercises and be sure to remember to take full, calming breaths.

Vaginal discharge (lochia)

The first time after childbirth, vaginal discharge occurs, similar to heavy menstruation. They are called lochia. The total amount of vaginal discharge over 6–8 weeks is estimated at 500–1500 g. Their reaction is neutral or alkaline. They have a peculiar musty smell, which then gradually disappears.

If the smell resembles the smell of rot, is strong, pungent, and intensifies in the future, you should definitely consult a doctor. A sharp, unpleasant odor is a sign of infection.

In the first days, lochia is bloody in nature. In subsequent weeks, their color changes from red to reddish-brown or brownish. By the 4th week, the discharge almost stops, they say there is a “daub” and soon it subsides altogether.

If the discharge remains bright red and heavy for more than 2–3 weeks, you should consult a doctor.

During the entire period of discharge, you will need pads. They should be changed regularly. I constantly come across the fact that maternity hospital doctors are scolded for forcing me to “wear” diapers instead of pads. I want to stand up for doctors. There is a certain meaning in such a proposal. Modern, branded pads, especially gel ones, are not suitable during the recovery period after childbirth. They “breathe” poorly, meaning they can create conditions for the development of microorganisms and provoke infection. In addition, the nature of the discharge is not always visible on them, which is no less important immediately after childbirth. It is better to use diapers or sewn pads made of cotton fabric. They breathe well. In the first weeks after giving birth, do not use tampons, as they can cause an infection. It’s better not to wear panties for the first days so that they can “ventilate and not rot.” Instead of regular underwear, with your doctor's permission, you can use special mesh panties.

Don't forget about simple hygiene procedures. Shower frequently, thoroughly washing the external genitalia, but not the inside.

Pay attention to the uterus

During the first week of the postpartum period, the weight of the uterus is halved, that is, it reaches approximately 500 g. By the end of the second week, it weighs approximately 350 g, by the end of the third week - 250 g. By 6–8 weeks after birth, the reverse development of the uterus stops. The uterus of a woman giving birth has a mass of about 75 g. The height of the fundus of the uterus immediately after birth is 4 cm below the navel; the next day the fundus of the uterus rises and stands at the level of the navel due to the restoration of muscle tone of the pelvic diaphragm. On the 4th day after birth, the uterine fundus is usually determined at half the distance between the navel and the womb. On days 8–9, the fundus of the uterus can still be palpated at the level of the pubis or 2 cm above it. On average, the fundus of the uterus drops by 2 cm every day. As you can see, serious changes are taking place in the body, and this requires strength and time.

Two to three days after giving birth, the uterus may feel heavy and tense - this is normal. After the birth of the placenta, it continues to contract and the woman may experience postpartum contractions. The process of involution is underway. Involution of the uterus depends on the general condition of the woman’s body, on the work of the central and peripheral nervous system, on the work of the endocrine system, on age, on the number of births, on the duration of actual labor. By contracting, the uterus closes open blood vessels at the placenta attachment site, preventing blood loss, and sheds extra linings built during pregnancy.

The intensity of postpartum contractions varies from woman to woman. Contractions are often felt more strongly if this is not the first child. In addition, strong and even uncomfortable contractions can be felt in the first days after birth while breastfeeding. The baby actively sucks, stimulates the nipple, and this promotes the release of the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin enhances the production of the lactogenic hormone, and thus increases lactation, but the same hormone causes contraction of the muscles of the uterus and increases its excitability. This often causes inconvenience to a woman. For some, postpartum contractions go almost unnoticed and even pleasant. Some people find it very difficult to breastfeed.

Usually the pain lasts for several days and gradually fades away. When contractions are felt very strongly, you should take care of yourself. Place a pillow under your stomach and bend slightly forward. This is the most benign position in this case. You can try lying on your stomach on a thick pillow. There is a similar option: sit on a chair and lean forward. The palms should be placed on the uterine area. Often, intuitively, women begin to stroke their lower abdomen with their palms, lightly massaging it, making circular or cup-shaped movements, and rubbing their lower back. If you experience discomfort in the uterine area while breastfeeding your newborn, you need to choose a comfortable place for feeding. In such cases, it is good to feed lying on your side, half-sitting, with pillows under your lower back and elbows. When there are contractions, the amount of discharge may increase slightly. This is fine.

The first week after childbirth, your stomach may ache, as if after hard physical work. These are no longer uterine contractions - the muscles that are actively involved in childbirth, for example, the abdominal muscles, hurt. In this case, a warm massage and deep relaxation will also help.

In addition to light massage movements and a comfortable position, it is useful to remember breathing exercises and complete relaxation combined with imagination. A little time, desire to practice and interest in this very useful technique will help you relax more deeply and get rid of pain. How can you help with your imagination? Try to recall and feel the light, warmth, coziness and comfort in the abdominal area. The main thing is to feel what is described as if it were happening in reality. Try to make the presentation as authentic as possible. Feel how the alternation of light, warmth, coziness and comfort are combined in your sensation. Help yourself with warm breath. Come up with your own examples. Perhaps the image of a soft, fluffy kitten, which carefreely lies on its stomach, warms and heals you with its warmth, will suit you.

Episiotomy (dissection of the perineum). Rupture of the soft tissues of the perineum.

After dissection of the perineum or as a result of rupture of the soft tissues of the perineum, sutures are placed on them. Seams must be kept dry and clean. After discharge from the hospital, if necessary, the stitches should be processed at home.

You can shower several times a day, but water should not flow into the vagina.

It is useful to wash the external genitalia and perineum with a solution of chamomile, calendula, and eucalyptus.

While the sutures are healing, minor pain is acceptable, but if the sutures become very painful or become infected, there is pus and an unpleasant odor, consult a doctor.

When everything heals and the postpartum discharge stops, remember about the possible scars left after suturing. To soften scars, you can do a light massage of the perineum using an oil infusion of herbs: St. John's wort, rose hips, sea buckthorn, calendula, chamomile. Sitz herbal baths made from oregano, thyme, St. John's wort, calendula, chamomile, horsetail, and clover help well. Be sure to do Kegel exercises.

If you have stitches, try to be very gentle with yourself during the first months. Stand up carefully, through your side, not through your stomach. This will reduce pressure on the perineal muscles. Feed your baby lying on his side or half-sitting, surrounded by pillows. Do not lift weights for the first three months.

Haemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are nodular expansion of the veins of the lower intestine in the anus. The disease is usually associated with difficulty in venous outflow when straining. Hemorrhoids can be caused not only by frequent constipation, an abundance of gases in the intestines, incomplete emptying of the rectum, a sedentary lifestyle, especially cross-legged, but also by pregnancy and childbirth.

During pregnancy and childbirth, pressure on the pelvic floor increases and blood flow to the pelvic organs increases. Which leads to this problem. The disease can be at different stages. The initial stage is manifested by itching in the anus, burning, pain during bowel movements, and fever. Developing hemorrhoids are characterized by the appearance of bumps and bleeding. This requires seeing a doctor.

To reduce discomfort, in addition to what your doctor recommends, you need to pay attention to your diet. It is important to avoid constipation to reduce straining. To do this, include fiber-rich foods in your diet. They have a slight laxative effect. Use seaweed, beets, baked apples, cauliflower, and sprouted grains more often.

To strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, after treatment, you can use the Kegel exercise, “Cat”. Do not stand or sit for a long time, do not lift heavy objects.

Warm sitz baths using herbal infusions help with hemorrhoids. Sitz baths can be done only after the discharge has stopped. To prepare an infusion for a bath, use a ready-made antihemorrhoidal mixture or individual herbs. For hemorrhoids, use knotweed grass, knotweed grass, clover grass, alder leaves, nettle grass.

You can make phytocompresses on the anus area or apply phytoice

Fatigue. Depression. Depression.

Immediately after the birth of a child, a woman most likely feels happy and joyful. It is also natural, however, that this high spirits may swing in the other direction. This condition is known as “baby blues”, “postnatal sadness”, “maternal melancholy”, “postpartum depression”. It is usually accompanied by a feeling of depression, a feeling of constant fatigue and a depressive mood. Moods can change frequently. One moment you want to laugh, then suddenly you want to cry; some people have a feeling of emptiness. These are all common emotions after childbirth.

The process of returning hormones to normal can greatly affect a woman’s emotional state, her mood and feelings. An additional emotional factor is the fact that she became a mother. Now we have to devote a lot of time to the child, and precisely when the baby requires it, and not when it is wanted and convenient. And then there are the nightly feedings of a newborn, vigils at the baby’s crib, the heart-rending crying of a restless baby. And many young mothers from the first days begin to “restore” their figure and actively engage in gymnastics. So a nervous breakdown “suddenly comes.” And the young mother would be glad to be more balanced and patient, but it doesn’t work out, she doesn’t have enough strength.

How can you help yourself?

Get more rest
A woman after childbirth, no matter how hardy and selfless she is, can be very tired. Don't fight yourself, treat yourself with care. Your child needs a mother who is calm, kind, and understanding. Learn to love yourself, understand and respect your feelings. And then you will be able to do more for your baby, learn to better understand his desires and feelings.
Be sure to find time for yourself. Walk more, relax, sleep. If necessary, sleep with your baby. For the first month you don’t have to walk outside at all with your child. You can take your baby for a walk on the balcony or in a room with an open window. Reduce attention to household chores. Perhaps there is a person who will help you with the housework, just look around, let him do it and don’t be too strict.
Healthy drinks and herbal teas to help you recover
herbal teas
collection No. 1: blue cyanosis roots, hawthorn flowers and fruits, raspberry leaves, young birch leaves, black currant leaves, rose hips, licorice root
collection No. 2: lemon balm herb, mint herb, May nettle herb, hawthorn flowers or fruits, rose hips, motherwort herb
collection No. 3: hawthorn flowers, strawberry leaves, knotweed grass, horsetail grass, lavender flowers
These teas are useful for irritability, nervous agitation, and insomnia. They improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system. To prepare herbal tea, take 1 tablespoon of the collection, pour a glass of boiling water, and infuse in a water bath or in a small thermos. Strain. Drink throughout the day. Teas should be drunk in a course of 10–14 days. Then they take a break.
collection (HEALTHY GREENS): barley, nettle, dandelion, alfalfa, seaweed
Used as an infusion or fine flour, washed down with water. The drink promotes a general increase in tone, provides vitamins, mineral salts, and proteins in an easily digestible form.
collection (CAL SILICA): horsetail, oat bran, skull cap
Used as an infusion or fine flour, washed down with water. The collection provides the body with organic calcium and quartz. Calcium, one of the most valuable minerals, is important for the structural integrity and activity of bone tissue, the walls of venous and arterial vessels, nerve membranes, growth and development of teeth, prevents cramps, muscle spasms, and has a calming effect. Recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
collection (BLESSED THISTLE HERB): thistle leaves
It has a beneficial effect on the stomach, the function of the mammary glands, menstrual function, stimulates milk secretion, is active for menstrual irregularities, for cramps, and stimulates digestion.
other soothing and healthy drinks
tea with lemon (if you are afraid of allergic reactions, use lemon without zest)
warm tea or milk with honey (be sure to consider the child’s reaction to milk and honey)
fruit drinks from cranberries, black currants, lingonberries, blueberries
carrot juice with cream
chicory extract with cream
lavender tea

lemon balm tea
tea made from dried strawberry leaves and fruits
Complete nutrition.
Separate nutrition and macrobiotics will help you quickly recover after childbirth. Nutrition should be balanced in proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Pay special attention to the combination of products. Use more fruits, vegetables, juices. It is better to cook cereals in water. Be sure to ensure that the type of products and their quality do not affect the child.
Water treatments and aromatherapy
contrast shower
comfortable bath with herbal infusion
aromatherapy
To prepare soothing and relaxing baths, you can use medicinal plants such as oregano, rosemary, lavender, pine needles, chamomile, birch, nettle, and lemon balm.
Aromatherapy helps to quickly restore peace of mind. Essential oils are good for relaxing, calming and strengthening the nervous system. Essential oils from lavender, rosemary, geranium, chamomile, rose, bergamot, orange, lemon, lemon balm, fir, sandalwood create a good mood, have an anti-stress effect, give vigor, and promote good rest.
They can be added to the bath, used in aromatherapy pots, or dripped onto small pillows. When choosing an essential oil, be sure to pay attention to contraindications.

All of the recommendations listed above help to recover well from fatigue, irritability, and mild depression. However, serious problems with sleep, appetite, constant tension and worry about the child, a feeling of discomfort, and increased anxiety may be a sign of more serious depression. It is important to sort out your feelings as early as possible, because the mother’s emotional state is instantly transmitted to the child, and he can be very worried and suffer because of this. Consult a psychologist. Having your own psychotherapist is as useful as having a family doctor.