How long does it take for the symphysis pubis to heal after a vaginal birth?

Patient's question:

I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could you please tell me how long it takes for the pelvic bones to heal after a natural birth?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it's difficult to determine this situation as there may be individual differences. During a natural birth, the pelvis may expand, and the pubic symphysis may also expand, but not everyone experiences this, and certainly not all of the body's sutures open. It's just for the birth canal to expand to facilitate a natural delivery. Generally, after 42 days postpartum, most organs in the body, except for the breasts, can return to their pre-pregnancy state.

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