Patient's question:
Medical Description: Doctor, I have been giving birth for two and a half days, but I haven't started lactating yet and don't feel anything. Is this normal? Also, the stitched wound is very painful, and I still can't sit. I have to use a lot of force to lift my body to get out of bed. Is this strenuous effort harmful to the postpartum woman? She always says her wrist is very painful, is it caused by the effort? Can it recover?Past Treatment and Effects:
Desired Help: Consult the doctor about whether using force on the wrist is okay and about the issue of not lactating yet.
Doctor's answer:
During the postpartum period, women should avoid heavy labor but can do some appropriate postpartum exercises according to their body condition. After one week, the mother can also go out to relax, engage in light entertainment, and exchange parenting experiences with other mothers, which helps improve her mood. The postpartum period (the traditional "sitting the month" only refers to the first 30 days of the postpartum period) refers to the period of physical, reproductive organ, and psychological adjustment and recovery after the fetus and placenta are delivered. It lasts for 6 to 8 weeks, or 42 to 56 days. During this time, the mother should prioritize rest, especially in the first 15 days after childbirth, with bed rest being the main focus to restore her body and promote the rapid recovery of all organ systems, particularly the reproductive organs. After the postpartum period, you can start working according to your physical condition.