Delivered a month back and the constipation is bohot uncomfortable, worse than during pregnancy honestly. Didnt expect this part. Mommies who went through this, what actually helped u after delivery?
I delivered my baby just last month and went through the exact same struggle. What worked like magic for me was having soaked prunes every morning and taking the stool softener syrup my doctor prescribed. Make sure you don't strain at all while going to the toilet.
Honestly, I panicked so much after my delivery because I didn't have a bowel movement for three days and was terrified my stitches would tear! But my gynac assured me it's totally normal because the muscles are still recovery-mode. I started having warm water with ghee at night, and it cleared up in a few days, so please relax.
Drinking plenty of warm water throughout the day can really help soften things. Try adding some fiber-rich foods like oats or papaya to your meals. Take your time, your body will recover slowly.
Your body has gone through a massive transformation to bring a life into this world, so treat it with gentleness and patience. Drink warm milk or water, take light walks if you can, and keep a positive mind while you heal. God will take care of your recovery.
In our house, my mother gave me warm water boiled with jeera and dry ginger to help with digestion postpartum. It really helped ease the bowel movements, but I also made sure to take the fiber supplements my doctor wrote in my discharge sheet. Do check with your doctor before taking any heavy laxatives.
