How long does it take for the pelvis to repair after childbirth? What consequences will it lead to

Nowadays, women are exhausted from work and often need to go to get off work and come home. Even after giving birth, they cannot take good care of themselves, which leads to pelvic relaxation after childbirth. If the pelvis is not repaired in time, it will cause pelvic deformation and pelvic fluid accumulation, which will cause the body to become deformed and out of shape. The time for pelvic repair after childbirth is generally about six months. During this time, you can exercise to lose weight and enhance the recovery of the pelvis.

Symptoms of pelvic relaxation include :

Body shape changes, back pain, shoulder pain, difficulty walking, prolapse of internal organs and uterus, and urinary incontinence. Since the pelvis supports the upper body, once the pelvis relaxes, it needs to be supported by the muscles on the buttocks, such as the brachii major and brachii medius, as well as the muscles on the waist, which causes the body shape to be out of shape and is prone to low back pain and shoulder soreness. It may even be impossible to apply equal force to the feet, and in severe cases, it may cause walking difficulties. In addition, internal organs and uterus may easily prolapse, and in severe cases, uterine prolapse may occur. Moreover, due to childbirth, not only the pelvis but also the muscles will become loose, making urinary incontinence more likely to occur.

Severe pelvic relaxation can also easily cause postpartum hemorrhage. Once the pelvis relaxes, it will be dislocated, and the edge of the sacrum will sink into the inner side of the pelvis, scratching the cervix. If the uterine artery is also scratched, it will cause heavy bleeding.

Generally speaking, your body will return to normal within one to two months after delivery. However, the condition of the pelvis will not automatically return to its pre-delivery state and requires postpartum care and exercise. It is ideal to tighten the pelvis within 2 months. Because it takes 2 months for the ligament to return to its original hardness.

How to self-test pelvic tilt

Lie flat on your back with your legs slightly apart

The mother lies flat on the mat, places her hands on both sides of the body with her palms facing down, relaxes naturally, and spreads her legs slightly apart, as wide as her hips.

How to recover the pelvis after childbirth?

Observe whether the heels of both feet are in a straight line.

The mother can ask her family to help observe whether the heels of both feet are in a straight line. If they are, it proves that the mother's pelvis has recovered well and there is no tilt.

How to recover the pelvis after childbirth?

The two feet are not the same length, indicating pelvic tilt

If you find asymmetry between the left and right sides, it means that the mother's pelvis is not in the right position and is tilted. Because when the pelvis is tilted, it will cause the lower limbs to be of unequal length.

Recovery Methods

Slight leg shaking motion

1) Lie flat on your back, bend your right knee, and keep your head and shoulders close to the floor

Mom lay on the mat with her legs stretched out. Bend your right knee, keeping your head, shoulders, and left leg pressed to the floor.

2) Hold your right knee with your right hand and your right ankle with your left hand

Bend your right knee toward your chest, hold your right knee with your right hand, and hold your right ankle with your left hand.

3) Push your right knee toward your right shoulder

Gently push your right knee toward your right shoulder and use your left hand to press your right ankle toward your perineum.

4) Hold your right knee with your right hand and shake it slightly

Slowly release the pressure on your right hand, hold your right knee with your right hand and do a gentle rocking motion.