After delivery, both by caesarean section and by caesarean section, it is common for the woman’s intestines to be trapped. This can occur due to factors such as the occurrence of intestinal washing during preparation for delivery or removal of stool during delivery, which empties the intestine and leaves it without stool for about 2 to 4 days.
In addition, anesthesia given to relieve pain during childbirth can also cause the intestine to become lazy, in addition to the woman’s fear of evacuating and breaking the points of surgery or perineum. Therefore, to facilitate intestinal transit, the following tips should be followed:
- Foods high in fiber and easy to include 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.
Fiber helps increase stool volume, favoring formation and transport throughout the intestine. A great way to increase fiber in your diet is to consume green juices, see the recipes here.
Good fats in foods such as chia, flaxseed, avocado, coconut, nuts, oil and butter help lubricate the gut and make it easier to pass stool.
To use, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil for lunch and dinner, and add up to 1 teaspoon of seeds to sandwiches, smoothies, juices and yogurts throughout the day.
It doesn’t make sense to eat too much fiber if you don’t drink enough water, because without water, the fibers will cause more constipation. It is water that makes the fibers form a thick and easily transportable gel in the intestine, facilitating the passage of stool and avoiding problems such as hemorrhoids and intestinal lesions.
Ideally, drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day, and this may be even more necessary depending on the woman’s weight. Learn how to calculate the amount of water needed.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria for the gut that facilitate their functioning. They are present in natural yogurts, kefir and kombucha, for example, which can be consumed once or twice a day.
In addition, there are also probiotic supplements in capsules and powder that can be found in pharmacies and nutrition stores, such as Simcaps, PB8 and Floratil. Preferably, these supplements should be taken in accordance with the advice of the doctor or nutritionist.
When your bowel shows signs that you need to evacuate, you should go to the bathroom as soon as possible, so that stool is easily expelled, without having to put in a lot of effort. By trapping stool, they lose more water in the intestine and become drier, making it difficult to evacuate.
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