Slow walks
Vigorous walking should be ruled out for the first six weeks after delivery. Going for slow walks can work your abdominal muscles to become active again. This will indirectly affect your digestive system and eliminate constipation.
Forward bend
A classic yoga pose, the forward bend puts pressure on your stomach muscles while trying to touch your feet.
Stand erect with your back straight and legs at equal distance. Take your arms up, maintaining shoulder distance, stretch your hands back. While doing this you will feel a pull in your stomach area. Next, going forward from your lower back, extend your arms, and go down to touch your feet. It is not necessary to touch the ground, extend to the position you’re comfortable in.
Triangle pose
Another yoga pose that can avail bowel movement. Stand upright with hands extended on the side and feet wide apart. Now, bending on your right side, go down and try to touch your feet with your right arm, while your left stays up. This will put pressure on your intestines. Repeat this with your left arm.
Don’ts for constipation post-delivery
Refrain from caffeinated drinks.
While they do speed up bowel movements for regular people, but when you’re breastfeeding, your baby is drinking the same drinks through you. Having one or two cups a day should be your limit.
Medication
Depending on medication to poop is a temporary solution. Stick to natural foods, drinks, and methods to get rid of constipation.
Constipation is a part and parcel of delivering a baby. If you opt for artificial means to pass stool faster, it will only affect your baby. Be mindful of taking any syrup or remedy made using unknown ingredients.
For concerns regarding constipation post-delivery, consult your doctor.
Learn more about Postpartum Period here.
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