Although constipation is a common postpartum change, there are simple measures that can help loosen the bowel without resorting to contact laxatives, which may seem like a good option initially, but can 'vitiate' the bowel.
The following tips are very helpful and can help regulate the bowel and should be followed for a lifetime.
The 3 steps to loosen the bowel are:
1. Take more water
You need to drink plenty of water to mobilize and soften the stool, making it easier to eliminate. Good strategies for drinking more water are:
- Have a bottle of 1.5 l of water always around, to take even if it is not thirsty;
- Take 3 to 4 cups of tea per day;
- Add half a lemon squeezed in 1 liter of water, without adding sugar and take it throughout the day.
Sodas and processed juices are not advised because they contain toxic substances and sugar that promotes dehydration.
2. Eat Fiber
Eating high fiber foods such as plum, mango, papaya and grapes is a great way to quickly end constipation in addition to drinking plenty of water. Thus, a diet high in fiber and possibly some mild laxatives may be used within the first 3 days.
Learn about other examples of fiber-rich foods.
The balanced diet will help mommy get back in shape and also strengthen the body to take care of the baby and produce milk properly.
3. Pooping the right way
In addition to feeding, the position of the body at the time of evacuation can also disrupt the passage of stool. See which position is right for you in the video with nutritionist Tatiana Zanin:
If even after following this step by step, you can not keep the bowel regulated, it is recommended to go to the doctor, especially if you stay more than 5 days without evacuating because the accumulation of feces can have serious health consequences.
