Even if the birth was easy
– Very important for a woman’s future health how the birth went. There are many factors that matter here,” the gynecologist explains. Was it a caesarean section or a natural birth? Complicated or not? So, after natural childbirth, especially if they are repeated and the child is large, may develop pelvic organ prolapse and/or urinary incontinence, as well as swelling of hemorrhoids – and even if the birth proceeded without complications.
The doctor clarifies that when the fetus passes through the birth canal, the pelvic floor muscles are greatly stretched, and ruptures of the perineum and vagina can occur. This mainly affects the development of further possible health problems for women.
“Shallow gaps of 1 and 2 degrees in the normal course of the postpartum period heal without consequences,” says Nelly Makarova. – Perineal tears of 3 and 4 degrees can significantly reduce the quality of life, lead to gas or stool incontinence.
But do not think that if a woman gave birth by caesarean sectionshe won’t have health problems.
– With a caesarean section, even a planned one, there is a risk of adhesions in the abdominal cavity and small pelvis, which can lead to disruption of intestinal motility, which will be manifested by constipation, bloating, says the doctor. – Also, after a cesarean, the position of the pelvic organs may change – the ovaries, fallopian tubes, appendix, intestinal loop, and sometimes the bladder. And with an emergency caesarean, these risks increase.
Besides:
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The presence of a scar on the uterus after caesarean section affects the course of subsequent pregnancies and childbirth.
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Any childbirth accompanied by bleeding leads to the development of anemia.