How long after a vaginal delivery can you do abdominal breathing?
May 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
The timing for starting abdominal breathing after a vaginal delivery depends on individual physical conditions. If there was no perineal tear during childbirth and the mother is in good physical condition, she may begin practicing abdominal breathing appropriately within 24 hours postpartum, provided there are no discomfort symptoms. However, if there was a perineal tear or the mother has weaker physical health accompanied by discomfort such as pain in the genital area, it is recommended to wait about two days postpartum until the body has recovered before beginning.
How long after a vaginal delivery one can start abdominal breathing depends on individual physical conditions. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Within 24 hours
If there was no perineal tear during vaginal delivery and the woman has good physical strength, she may generally begin practicing abdominal breathing appropriately within 24 hours postpartum, provided no discomfort occurs.
2. Around 2 days
If a perineal tear occurred during delivery or if the woman has relatively poor physical strength, and especially if she experiences discomfort such as pain in the genital area or abdomen after childbirth, it is generally recommended to wait about two days until the body has recovered somewhat before starting abdominal breathing.
It is not advisable to practice abdominal breathing blindly after vaginal delivery. It's recommended to perform these exercises under a doctor's guidance. If any discomfort occurs during the exercise, stop immediately to avoid interfering with wound healing.
