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. How many days after giving birth can a woman typically stay in the postpartum period?Doctor's answer:
The restoration of the uterus after childbirth takes 6-8 weeks. The first six weeks are considered the postpartum period, and the typical duration of postpartum care (zuo yuezi) is 42 days. However, due to local customs and traditions, the duration may vary. It is recommended to pay attention to postpartum health care, maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia, and strengthen breastfeeding to facilitate uterine recovery.In normal vaginal delivery cases, most women can be discharged two days after giving birth. Some may stay for three to four days. The decision depends on the healing of the perineal incision and whether the baby shows any abnormalities. Under normal circumstances, the stay is usually not very long.