How to prevent postpartum pelvic inflammatory disease

Winter alternates between dry and humid weather, which is very suitable for the reproduction of bacteria, thus increasing the chances of women suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease, especially after childbirth. Women should be more vigilant. The confinement period is a high incidence period of pelvic inflammatory disease. Many postpartum women are very worried about being plagued by pelvic inflammatory disease. In fact, as long as various preventive measures are taken during the perinatal period, the occurrence of pelvic inflammatory disease can be effectively prevented.

First of all, women should have a good awareness of prenatal health care, avoid prenatal infections, such as vaginitis, and treat various local inflammations in time to prevent them from prolonging and affecting the pelvic cavity.

Secondly, women should not rush to lose weight after giving birth, and should not tighten their abdomen. They should wait for the uterus to shrink naturally, pay attention to strengthening nutrition, and avoid excessive fatigue.

Again, women should pay attention to the timing of postpartum sexual life and not start it earlier than the doctor suggests, to give the body enough time to recover.

Finally, before the 42-day postpartum checkup, if you have any discomfort, be sure to see a doctor immediately. Even if you feel fine, don't miss the postpartum checkup. The doctor will understand whether you have postpartum pelvic inflammatory infection and give you corresponding guidance.

TIPS: If you are at risk of postpartum pelvic inflammatory disease or you have a weak constitution, consult your doctor to see if you can take antibiotics or other preventive measures as a preventive measure.