After childbirth as possible. Methods of contraception in the postpartum period: birth control pills and other effective methods

When a long-awaited miracle happens, and the fair sex becomes a mother, then her whole daily life changes dramatically. Although the birth has already passed, the body still continues to adapt as necessary to such an unusual role. The ongoing changes have a tangible impact on the sexual life of a married couple. Quite often, spouses are concerned about the need for contraception in the postpartum period.

Do I need protection after giving birth?

As you know, in the first months after the birth of a baby, contraception can not be used at all. But only if a number of mandatory conditions are met. First of all, the baby should eat exclusively mother's milk. At the same time, it is desirable that feedings occur at least every three hours during the day and every four hours at night. And, of course, the resumption of the menstrual cycle plays a decisive role. If this does not happen, then you can not worry, because in the absence of ovulation, pregnancy will not occur in any way.

If the newly-made mother for one reason or another does not breastfeed, or there are any other factors that violate the above conditions, then it is necessary to start using contraceptives immediately after the resumption of intimate life. Otherwise, there is a huge risk of becoming pregnant again, which immediately after childbirth can adversely affect the health of the woman and the embryo itself. In addition, at this point in time, the body of the newly-made mother is extremely weakened and is tuned exclusively to maintain the life and health of the newborn. A new pregnancy will only aggravate the situation, and this is fraught with the birth of a physically or mentally defective baby.

Experts strongly recommend resuming intimate life in the postpartum period no earlier than thirty days after the baby is born. Although some couples do not pay attention to the instructions of doctors. You need to understand that it is sometimes possible to get pregnant again even before the arrival of the first menstruation. Ovulation can occur as early as the first thirty days after childbirth if the woman is not breastfeeding. Therefore, mothers whose babies do not feed on breast milk should take birth control pills before the onset of menstruation, starting from the very first sexual intercourse. But it is recommended that you first consult with your doctor, as independent decision-making is fraught with negative consequences.

Before taking oral contraceptives, you should check the fact that you are not pregnant. It is advisable to start taking the tablets on the first day of the menstrual cycle. In the absence of breastfeeding, periods resume approximately within the first two months. If a regular menstrual cycle has already been established, then it is necessary to start taking contraceptives as soon as possible. Also, if we can say with full confidence that a woman is not pregnant, then the gynecologist will definitely select the most suitable drugs for the newly-made mother. The action of such medicines does not begin immediately, so it should be remembered that for ten days you need to protect yourself with additional means.

What contraceptive is better to choose?

In the process of selecting oral contraceptives, the fact of breastfeeding a baby must be taken into account. If the baby feeds exclusively on mother's milk, then you should choose medicines that completely lack the hormone estrogen, in other words, monohormonal progestogen tablets, the so-called "mini-drank".

When more than eight months have passed since childbirth or breastfeeding is interrupted, it is allowed to start using more serious combined preparations containing hormones such as estrogen and progestin. Before purchasing oral contraceptives, you should contact the antenatal clinic, undergo an appropriate examination, and only after that the specialist will be able to choose the best drug.

During lactation, it is allowed to use such contraceptives as Lactinet, Charozetta, Micronor, etc. These medicines are exclusively gestagenic and do not require interruption of breastfeeding. With a gradual transition to combined oral contraceptives, it is better to start with microdosed drugs, such as Lindinet, Novinet, Regulon. No less popular are Silest, Jeanine, Femoden. These options are great for women who have given birth and contain an extremely low dose of estrogen.

Often women are afraid of the side effects from taking hormonal contraceptives. Modern contraceptives have the most gentle composition, and if they are properly selected, they can even improve the condition of the skin surface, hair and nail structure. In order to protect your own body from complications, it is necessary to consult a doctor and do not refuse examinations, ultrasound, blood tests, as this makes it possible to more accurately assess the hormonal background and the physical state of the body.

Childbirth is the natural end of any pregnancy, they allow the child to be born, and it doesn’t matter if they are natural or operational, with a caesarean section. In any case, every childbirth is a colossal work, and after them more than one day will pass until the body recovers and returns to its original forms (or not the original ones - as lucky).

Some people need very little time to get in shape, and some women need quite a long time to fully recover. There is no need to rush time, everything will return to normal gradually, in accordance with the individual plan of the body, although there may be failures in this program - then you will need to seriously work on yourself. Let's take a closer look at postpartum recovery and its regular stages, processes occurring in the body.

The main goal is to fully relax.
Childbirth expends a tremendous amount of a woman's energy, because they are quite long and require physical effort (especially in attempts). To recover after childbirth, you need to fully relax immediately after childbirth, in the ward or even in the birth room. Therefore, do not waste time calling all your relatives and friends, posting statuses in all social networks.

Try to sleep, just lie down, fully relax, eat while the baby is sleeping, he will not always sleep as long as on the first day, while moving away from birth stress. From the first days, you will have to actively care for the baby, especially if you have a joint stay in the “mother and child” ward. And in the future, after discharge from the maternity hospital, it will be necessary to fully rest, especially taking into account night awakenings to feed the baby. Even if you feel very well, you should not try to redo all the things at home during daytime sleep - you still won’t be able to redo everything, it’s better to call someone for help (mother, housekeeper, girlfriend), and lie down to rest with your baby. For a nursing mother and a woman after childbirth during the first one to two months, daytime sleep is a must.

Also, do not stay up late in the evenings, in the morning the baby will still wake you up early, therefore, give your sleep enough time. During the day, you should sleep at least seven to eight hours, and at least an hour or two of rest during the day. If your fatigue accumulates from lack of sleep, it will not do you any good, gradually you will bring yourself to a nervous breakdown. In the first weeks, it only seems that you have a lot of strength, and you will have time for everything, gradually your condition will worsen from lack of sleep and health problems will arise (headaches, poor appetite and anemia, problems with lactation may also arise).

Don't try to do more than you can, don't overdo it and don't force yourself to do your homework, it's not worth it. Try to pay maximum attention to the child and yourself (you are also a woman, beloved wife), there will always be household chores, break them into small parts and do them without stress during the day when you have free time.

Complete perineum care.
In the first days and weeks after childbirth, in order not to end up in the hospital again with complications after childbirth, it is necessary to fully take care of yourself, and especially the perineal area. The uterus in the first days after childbirth is an open wound, there will be discharge, the walls of the uterus will actively contract, cleanliness and proper care are needed. This is especially important in the presence of episeotomy or ruptures with suturing.

The main goal in care is to prevent infection from penetrating into the uterine cavity or into the area inside the sutures, quickly get rid of pain and heal scars as actively as possible. Scars are completely organized and healed for about four weeks, and postpartum discharge can go from three to six to eight weeks, gradually decreasing in volume and changing in nature.

Until the moment of complete cessation of discharge from the genital tract, sexual intimacy should be avoided - the discharge indicates that the surface of the mucous membranes has not yet fully healed, the risk of infection during sex is still high. After this period of 6-8 weeks, if discomfort or discharge remains, this is a reason to immediately consult a doctor, therapy may be needed. It is also necessary to see a doctor if the stitches hurt, the threads do not dissolve, and the discharge from the genital tract acquires an odor or changes in volume (does not decrease, increases). There are pains in the lower abdomen.

To fully restore the perineal area after childbirth, after separation of the placenta, the uterus is massaged and an ice pack is placed. But in many maternity hospitals, the practice of putting cold on the stomach has been abandoned - the cold can lead to problems with the bladder. Simpler and more pleasant actions can stimulate uterine contractions and stop bleeding - applying the baby to the breast and sucking it frequently. Many hospitals that support breastfeeding leave for all two hours while the mother is in the delivery room after childbirth, the baby is on her breast, he suckles or just lies, and due to the powerful release of hormones to the mother, the uterus is actively contracting.

After being transferred to the postpartum ward, midwives will visit you often, forcing you to go to urinate, emptying the bladder helps to contract the uterus. Another unpleasant and sometimes downright painful procedure will be the massage of the uterus through the abdominal cavity, but this is a beneficial action - this is how the blood accumulated in it leaves and the uterus contracts more actively.

All days after childbirth in the maternity hospital and then, already at home, regular washing of the perineum with warm water from the pubis to the anus, regular changes of pads for the entire time of discharge are necessary. The perineum, especially if there are stitches on it, you will be regularly treated in the maternity hospital - in the morning and in the evening on the armchair, this is not very pleasant, but this is a necessary measure - preventing the development of infection.

The first days after childbirth, try to eat non-stretching foods - constipation after childbirth contributes to worse uterine contractions and infections in the pelvic area. If after one or two days after giving birth you didn’t go to the toilet in a big way, ask for an enema or at least laxatives (a candle or microlax), do not be shy - health is more expensive. The first days after childbirth and while postpartum discharge is going on, it is necessary to refuse to take a bath, the water in it is non-sterile and can penetrate into the uterine cavity, this can lead to the development of infection. Take a shower at least once a day, and if necessary, several times a day.

Another inconvenience in matters of perineal care from the point of view of women is the refusal to wear underwear in the maternity hospital - doctors do not recommend wearing panties and padding on them for the first days after childbirth, this does not allow air to enter the perineum and interferes with the healing of sutures. Previously, walking in a nightgown with a “horse” between the legs (a diaper folded in several layers) was practiced. Today, this device is being replaced by disposable mesh panties, with a pad clinging to it. But still, try to spend most of the time in the hospital without underwear, especially when you are lying down.

Movement after childbirth.
Joint stay in the maternity hospital usually does not allow a woman to stay stale for a long time and this is very good. Getting up early after childbirth more actively cleanses the uterus of secretions, reduces it, activates the woman's metabolism, which means it does not allow intestinal contents to stagnate, which is a kind of prevention of constipation. Of course, you are unlikely to be able to jump around the maternity hospital, most of the young mothers are immediately visible after childbirth - they move along the corridors of the maternity hospital closer to the walls, leaning on them and resting, but gradually the forces will return to you. Remember regular trips to the toilet, force yourself to go to urinate about every two hours - the sensitivity of the perineum and bladder may be reduced, therefore - urination should be partially forced.

Try to take care of the baby yourself from the very first days, it will also be useful for the formation of elementary care skills, so that after discharge from the maternity hospital you do not fall into a panic alone with the baby, and also, it is useful for you, move away from childbirth faster. If you have sutures in your perineum, you will not be allowed to sit at first - as the pressure of the body on the perineum while sitting can lead to divergence of the sutures or their eruption (injure the skin). It is a little inconvenient to go to the toilet and eat (this will have to be done while standing or reclining), but this inconvenience lasts no more than two weeks, it will gradually be possible to sit fully.

The practice of early discharges.
Today, early discharge from the hospital is practiced in maternity hospitals, as soon as a woman more or less recovers from childbirth - sometimes on the second or third day. This is a double-edged sword, on the one hand, at home, a woman will not stay too long in her native walls and will begin to recover faster, the chores of caring for a baby and household chores will stimulate her to enter a working rhythm.

But, on the other hand, such early discharges are dangerous because you may not notice the development of dangerous complications from both the mother and the baby, this can lead to a return to the hospital. Therefore, if something worries you about your health, do not rush home and do not be silent, tell the doctor everything, ask questions, let them examine you once again when you go home - there will be a hundred excuses to go to the doctor once again, you will endure until the last !

Do not take risks, do not rush home if you do not feel well, in the hospital you and the baby are under supervision, at home you are already alone. Tomorrow we will continue to discuss the main issues of further postpartum recovery.

Recovery after childbirth - if there was a CS?

It should also be visited in the coming days after childbirth - this is necessary in order to exclude or identify possible complications in time.

When should a new mother go to the doctor for the first time?

It depends on how the birth took place: in a natural way or a caesarean section was used. In each of these cases, the postpartum period will proceed differently.

If the birth took place through the natural birth canal, and the postpartum period is normal, then the gynecologist should be visited when the discharge from the vagina becomes natural. This must be done in order for the doctor to be able to examine the birth canal and draw a conclusion about how the cervix was formed, how the internal sutures (if any) heal, and whether they have diverged.

Discharge from the genital tract (lochia), which begins immediately after childbirth, lasts an average of 6-8 weeks, and in the first week they are bloody, similar to menstruation, only somewhat more abundant. Every day the amount of discharge decreases, and from about the second week they take on a brownish-yellow color, and from about the third week they become yellowish-white. By the end of the 6-8th week, the discharge will be the same as it was before pregnancy.

How will the inspection take place?

At the first visit to the gynecologist after discharge from the maternity hospital, the doctor will ask in detail about how the birth proceeded and how the birth ended, how the postpartum period proceeded or proceeds, fills out the medical record, pastes the documents you submitted from the maternity hospital into it, and will definitely conduct an examination on the armchair.

In natural childbirth, ruptures of soft tissues, cervix, perineum are possible. Immediately after childbirth, an obstetrician-gynecologist examines the woman's birth canal and sutures the woman. While the woman is in the maternity hospital, the sutures are processed, and before discharge (about the fourth or fifth day), the external sutures are removed. At the same time, the obstetrician-gynecologist recommends not to sit down, not to lift weights, to strictly observe personal hygiene for 6-8 weeks. If these recommendations are not followed, there may be complications: divergence of the seams, their suppuration.

On examination, it is important for the doctor to assess the condition of the external genital organs: are there any stitches on the perineum, labia and what condition they are in. It is also necessary to examine the walls of the vagina and cervix. The failure of the sutures on the walls of the vagina can lead to the formation of fistulas (through holes - for example, between the rectum and the vagina).

If the cervix is underdeveloped (has an irregular shape), then more often this is due to unnoticed tears or broken sutures on the cervix. In this case, the imposition of secondary sutures is necessary, otherwise it can lead to chronic inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) and infertility. The gynecologist will take smears from the cervix and from the vagina for analysis. This analysis will allow you to determine the inflammation that has begun in the vagina or cervical canal, prescribe treatment in time, preventing the spread of infection.

Feeling the body of the uterus, ovaries, the doctor evaluates their size and consistency. A flabby, painful, enlarged uterus indicates the onset of endometritis (inflammation of the mucous layer of the uterus).

If the birth ended with a caesarean section, then you should consult a doctor a few days after discharge from the maternity hospital. After a caesarean section, the contraction of the uterus is somewhat slower due to the incision and suture, which disrupt the structure of the muscle fibers.

Both the doctor and the young mother must be sure that the postoperative suture heals well and will not bring any trouble in the future. Proper care of the postoperative suture at home is very important. After a hygienic shower, the seam must be lubricated with brilliant green (brilliant green solution); linen that comes into contact with it should be cotton and loose, not squeezing. Treatment of the seam with drugs should be carried out until crusts form on it.

Ultrasound after childbirth

Before discharge from the maternity hospital, as a rule, an ultrasound examination (ultrasound) is performed.

This is necessary in order to:

assess the condition of the uterine cavity, the presence of clots in it, placental remnants;
determine whether the uterus has contracted well, i.e. measure it and compare the obtained dimensions with existing standards;
to diagnose complications early.

If there are blood clots or remnants of the placenta in the uterine cavity, this prevents it from fully contracting. In addition, clots are a breeding ground for microorganisms, and, therefore, contribute to the development of such complications as subinvolution of the uterus (i.e., the size of the uterus exceeds the permissible norm for the current day of the postpartum period), lochiometer (lochia accumulate in the uterus), endometritis (inflammation of the inner layer of the uterus). To eliminate these pathologies, the help of an obstetrician-gynecologist is necessary, and sometimes surgical treatment followed by antibiotic therapy (blood clots or placental remains must be removed from the uterus, for which its cavity is scraped).

If for some reason ultrasound was not performed before discharge from the hospital, then it is necessary to visit a gynecologist within the first week after discharge and discuss the issue of conducting this examination.

When do you need to urgently see a doctor?

Let's note some symptoms, with the appearance of which young mothers should urgently contact a gynecologist, even if their general health is not bad:

Increase in body temperature. This symptom is not always associated with a cold: first of all, it is necessary to exclude a postpartum complication - inflammation of the mucous layer of the uterus (endometritis). If you do not diagnose and start treatment of endometritis in time, this can lead to serious consequences. Such a complication is especially dangerous for women who have undergone a caesarean section, because the inflammatory process can very quickly move from the mucous to the muscular layer of the uterus. In addition, it is necessary to exclude the inflammatory process in the area of the seam (sutures), if any.
Change in the nature and quality of secretions from the genital tract. A woman after childbirth should be alerted by the appearance of discharge with an unpleasant odor, as well as more abundant, bloody or purulent discharge - this indicates an inflammatory process in the uterus.
The appearance of any pain in the lower abdomen or in the area of the postoperative suture. This may be a sign of pathological changes in the uterus or talk about inflammation of the suture.
The appearance of discharge from the suture after caesarean section, as well as engorgement and redness around the postoperative suture indicates the attachment of an infection and the development of inflammation.

Returning the previous shape and size of the body after childbirth is a problem not only for those who play sports professionally, but also for everyone who keeps up with the requirements and demands of modern life. The answer to the question of what kind of sports you can do after childbirth is of interest to most young mothers.

What to choose and how to perform the exercises so that the result is maximum? "Three whales" in the issue of sports after childbirth: the desire to regain the previous forms, constancy in training, a gradual increase in physical activity.

Bearing a child reshapes the entire body of a woman in favor of the full development of the baby.

The level of estrogen and progesterone, the main female hormones involved in metabolic processes, is falling. This leads to rapid accumulation of body fat.

Also, weight gain is due to possible edema, increased blood volume, an increase in the mass of the mammary glands, the growth of the child and the surrounding fetal membranes.

After childbirth, a large part of the mass gained by a woman goes due to:

loss of amniotic fluid and a certain amount of blood;
weight of the born baby;
discharge of the placenta.

If the expectant mother had edema, they subside during this period, as it becomes easier for the kidneys to work. But the fat layer will not disappear on its own.

Going in for sports after childbirth is the push that will allow you to lose "excess" in a short time, because strict diets are not recommended for nursing.

When can classes start?

It is not difficult to determine the period when after childbirth you can play sports - focus on well-being and the state of the body.

Physical education should be done from the first days after childbirth, increasing the load on the body gradually and accurately. Some useful tips:

empty your bladder before charging;
do exercises after feeding the baby;
make sure that the temperature in the room at the time of class is 18-20 degrees;
choose loose clothing that does not restrict movement;
after each group of exercises, it is necessary to lie on the stomach, this contributes to the early contraction of the uterus and a decrease in the volume of the abdomen;
move smoothly, as if in slow motion, without sudden lunges.

For women who are accustomed to an active lifestyle and want to return to society as soon as possible, the question is: “Sports after childbirth, when can I start?” is of fundamental importance.

We offer a set of simple exercises for those who wish to bring their appearance in line with the requirements of modernity. You can start classes, in the absence of complications, after discharge from the hospital. They are carried out in a prone position (on a bed or mattress).

A set of simple exercises:

Hands lie along the body. We exhale - we retract the stomach to the limit. Inhale - relax.
Lying position. The legs at the knees are bent, exhale - the pelvis rises, inhale - falls.
Lying on the bed. Hands to the side. We raise the chest, trying to close the shoulder blades without lifting the head from the pillow. Exhale - return to the starting position.
We lie on our stomach. We bend each leg at the knee alternately 10-15 times.
Lying on your back, perform the exercise "bike". We finish when we are tired.
We take the side of the bed with our hands. The legs are bent at the knees. Without taking your feet off the mattress, we make alternate tilts of the legs closed together to the left and right 5-10 times.
Rotation of the feet raised above the abdomen. 10 times with the left foot, 10 times with the right.
Rolling on the bed. Turn sideways, first to the left several times, then to the right.

Even those who were professionally involved in sports before childbirth should not be zealous from the first days. Everyone needs to start the same way, gradually increasing the load.

What sports are allowed after childbirth?

Experts in the field of medicine do not advise starting sports immediately after childbirth. For some, it takes one month to recover, for others, even a year is not enough.

What you need to consider when deciding what sports you can do after childbirth:

age;
body condition;
availability of home conditions for classes.

The ideal solution for body shaping is dance. Oriental belly dance is specially designed for "sculpting" forms in problem areas. Soft, smooth movements of the arms, legs and torso are an excellent remedy for restoring blood flow in the joints of the limbs and strengthening the muscles of the chest and arms.

Swimming. You can swim 2-3 times a week, if the uterus does not bleed, there is no pain syndrome. Water is a universal natural trainer that makes the muscles of the legs, arms, and torso work. It is in water that the highest "return" of calories is achieved!

Each exercise for different problem areas is repeated 5 to 10 times. Training in the pool should be started from 15-20 minutes, gradually increasing the load and training time up to an hour.

Pilates is a gentler form of fitness available at home. Constant practice of this sport involves the abdominal muscles, making it perfectly elastic and rigid with regular loads. Exercises for the spine form a graceful posture, remove lateral deposits in the waist and hips.

The body of a pregnant woman undergoes great changes within 9 months. After all, during all this time it is necessary to ensure not only the normal own life activity, but also the correct development of the unborn baby. Thus, it is generally accepted that the body of a pregnant woman works for two. After a certain period, there comes a happy time for the birth of a baby. There is a birth process, which also requires certain efforts, physical and psychological costs of the body. In general, it turns out that almost during the year the body undergoes various changes, especially at the hormonal level. Naturally, after such a load, it requires recovery.

What vitamins to take after childbirth, we will consider in the article.

What happens to the body after childbirth?

After a long nine months of bearing a child, the body will not immediately return to normal and return to its previous state. A woman needs some time to fully return to her previous way of life. Breastfeeding also imposes certain restrictions. Especially if the baby suddenly has an allergic reaction to certain foods.

At least the recovery process will take 2-3 months, and in the case of breastfeeding, even more. During this time, the work of the organs of the reproductive system is normalized.

Pay attention to the recovery process. Sometimes it happens that after childbirth, chronic ailments appear that you did not know about before. For example, diabetes, pyelonephritis, arthritis, hormonal disorders.

Especially often exacerbations occur after the second and subsequent births. If the recovery process takes a long time, a comprehensive examination is needed. This will avoid many problems in the future.

The process of childbirth gives positive results. So, under the influence of the development of the placenta, the body produces progesterone, estrogen, cortisol. These hormones prolong youth. Thanks to them, menopause occurs later.

Another point is that eggs are not produced for 9 months, therefore, the reproductive function of a woman is preserved longer.

Why do you need vitamins after childbirth?

Very weakened. In addition to the fact that the woman's body has experienced some stress, in the postpartum period, the load does not decrease at all. After all, you need to feed the baby with breast milk, vital trace elements will come from the body of the mother of the child. Therefore, you need to take vitamins after childbirth to restore strength and enrich breast milk with the necessary elements. Useful substances are also necessary for the mother's body.

The most necessary vitamins after childbirth

Let's figure out which vitamins are needed after childbirth unambiguously. If you took iron during pregnancy, you will most likely be prescribed again in the postpartum period. For what reason? No matter how you gave birth (naturally or by caesarean section), your body loses a lot of blood. A few days after giving birth, a complete blood count is performed, if the tests show low hemoglobin, then you will most likely be prescribed iron.

The most commonly prescribed iron supplements are:

"Sorbifer Durules".
"Aktiferrin".
"Maltofer".

In "Sorbifer" and "Aktiferrin" iron, as a trace element, is in its pure form, and in "Maltofer" folic acid is added to iron. This component of the drug is necessary for iron to be well absorbed into the blood.

The next important vitamins after childbirth are B vitamins. The most famous of the symptoms of a lack of these substances is postpartum depression. Vitamins B 6 , B 12 and others are contained in the preparation "Angiovit".

During pregnancy, bones, teeth, hair, and nails are exposed. Here, vitamin A is the first assistant. In the postpartum period, this component is necessary not only for the mother, but also for the baby.

Vitamin D is responsible for bones and teeth. It should also be drunk after childbirth.

Well, the well-known ascorbic acid. With the help of it, bones, blood vessels are restored, immunity is strengthened. In general, all foods containing vitamin C are contraindicated for those who are breastfeeding. After all, they can cause an allergic reaction in the baby. Therefore, vitamin C after childbirth must be taken without fail.

Nutrition in plays an important role not only in the recovery of a woman after childbirth, but also in the general condition of her and the child. Let's figure out which products contain certain vitamins needed after childbirth.

Butter, fish oil, yolk and liver are rich in vitamin A. Green vegetables and broccoli are rich in vitamin C. This vitamin is also abundant in citrus fruits, especially lemons and oranges. But citrus fruits are not recommended for use in the first months of breastfeeding, as they can cause allergies in the baby.

Fermented milk products and seafood contain vitamin B12. Carrots, cabbage, bananas, liver contain B 6. In milk and dairy products, eggs, mutton, vitamin B 2 predominates. Prunes, black currants, cereals, nuts in the composition have B 1. Liver, cod, cheese, cottage cheese, sea fish are rich in vitamin D.

Living vitamins

Since May, you can eat cherries, even Currant is suitable for both mother and child from 5 months. Figs will effectively increase immunity. Persimmon will provide iodine and increase hemoglobin. Pomegranate helps to defeat viruses. Also, this fruit can increase hemoglobin. Just be sure to pay attention to the quality of the fruit.

Why is it impossible to fill the deficiency of vitamins only with proper nutrition?

There are some features in taking vitamins. Therefore, not all nutrients are absorbed with food:

some vitamins are absorbed only in combination with others;
cooking, heat treatment sometimes simply destroys vitamins;
to understand whether you have taken the right amount of vitamins, it is worth doing calculations;
due to the characteristics of the body or the presence of diseases, some foods containing vitamins have to be excluded from the diet.

Vitamin Deficiency Signs

The following signs indicate a lack of trace elements in the body:

peeling of the skin of the face and hands;
skin rashes (acne and pimples);
thin, brittle nail plates;
hair loss.

In addition, a lack of vitamins can cause hormonal disorders, which most often result in excess weight, and sometimes disorders in the thyroid gland.

Anemia is a common occurrence after childbirth, which is also a consequence of a lack of nutrients. Deterioration of digestion and disturbances in the functioning of the liver is also a frequent occurrence with a lack of vitamins after childbirth.

In order to replenish the reserves of nutrients, first of all you need to properly think over your diet. It should be useful for both mom and baby. But this alone is not enough. Why?

The point is this. For example, to meet the daily requirement for vitamin B, you need to eat half a kilogram of beef and add a loaf of rye bread. A woman's body needs all the vitamins after childbirth. Therefore, if you replenish your vitamin supply only with food, you need to eat a huge amount of food.

The best vitamins after childbirth. Review

From the foregoing, it is clear that it is better to take vitamins as a complex, since after childbirth the body needs various substances, not all of which can be obtained from food. Before you start taking, be sure to consult with a specialist. And it's better with the one who led your pregnancy to determine which vitamins to drink after childbirth. The doctor will tell you the right complex.

Pharmacies offer a large number of different postpartum vitamins separately and in combination. Each drug has its own characteristics:

"Alphabet". Vitamin complex should be taken 3 times a day. This technique ensures maximum absorption of the drug in the body of a woman. But there is not enough folic acid in this remedy. It may be assigned to you separately.
"Mom. Elevit." One of the most popular complexes. Many pregnant women with any disorders are recommended to take these vitamins. The complex contains a large amount of magnesium. But there is no iodine in this preparation.
"Complivit". Take such vitamins even for the prevention of micronutrient deficiencies. Often they are prescribed to pregnant women.
Vitrum. Contains vitamins for postpartum recovery. This is a universal drug for pregnant and lactating women.
"Femibion". Contains all the necessary supplements and minerals for recovery after childbirth.

What will help recovery after childbirth?

In addition to proper nutrition and taking vitamins, exercise will help restore the body after childbirth. After three months, you can pump the muscles of the press, it is better - from a prone position, in which case there is less load on the spine. Very useful long walking at an accelerated pace, gentle stretching of the muscles.

Caution in taking vitamins

Pay attention to the most important factor in taking complexes - they must be prescribed by a doctor. What vitamins to drink after childbirth can only be reliably told by a specialist. The wrong choice of drug can cause hypervitaminosis or negatively affect your baby if you are breastfeeding.

You can not buy vitamins after childbirth, according to reviews of friends or advertising. So if you take a large amount of ascorbic acid, you may have a migraine, and if you overdose on retinol, your hair may fall out. It is worth refusing to take a complex of vitamins, if you have a lack of 1-2 elements, then you can drink them separately.

If the baby has an allergy, this is the reason for refusing to take vitamins. A similar reaction does not happen to the vitamins themselves, but to the dyes in their composition. Reviews about taking vitamins after childbirth are very different. It all depends on the characteristics of the body and the characteristics of the course of pregnancy and childbirth. Now you know what vitamins after childbirth are needed.