After delivery, both the common and the cesarean, it is common for the woman's gut to be trapped. This can happen due to factors such as the occurrence of intestinal lavage during the preparation for childbirth or elimination of feces during the birth itself, which empties the intestine and leaves it without stool for about 2 to 4 days.
In addition, anesthesia given to relieve pain during labor can also leave the bowel lazy, in addition to the woman's own fear of evacuating and breaking the points of surgery or perineum. Thus, to facilitate intestinal transit, one should make the following tips:
1. Consume more fiber
Foods rich in fiber and easy to be included in the diet are fruits with bark and bagasse, such as plum, orange, tangerine and papaya, vegetables in general and whole grains such as brown bread, brown rice and oats, especially oat bran.
The fibers help to increase the volume of the feces, favoring their formation and their transport along the intestine. A great way to increase fiber in the diet is by consuming green juices, see recipes here.
2. Eat good fats
Good fats present in foods like chia, flaxseed, avocado, coconut, nuts, olive oil and butter, help lubricate the intestine and facilitate the passage of feces.
To use them, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil at lunch and dinner, and add up to 1 teaspoon of seeds in the sandwiches, vitamins, juices and yogurts throughout the day.
3. Drink plenty of water
It is no use eating too many fibers if you do not drink enough water too, because without water the fibers will cause more constipation. It is the water that makes the fibers form a thick gel and easy transport in the intestine, facilitating the passage of feces and avoiding problems such as hemorrhoids and intestinal injuries.
The ideal is to drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day, and may be needed even more according to the weight of the woman. Here's how to calculate the amount of water you need.
4. Taking Probiotics
Probiotics are bacteria beneficial to the gut and that facilitate its functioning. They are present in natural yoghurt, kefir and kombucha, for example, which can be consumed 1 to 2 times a day.
In addition, there are also capsule and powder probiotic supplements that can be found in pharmacies and nutrition stores such as Simcaps, PB8 and Floratil. Preferably, these supplements should be taken according to the doctor's or dietitian's advice.
5. Respect the will when it comes
When the gut shows signs of needing to evacuate, you should go to the bathroom as soon as possible, as this will make the stool easily expelled without the need for too much effort. By stopping the feces, they lose more water in the intestine and become more dry, which makes evacuation difficult.
Watch the video below and find out the best position to poop:
