Will the pelvis recover on its own after childbirth without pelvic rehabilitation?

Jan 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

There's no money left for pelvic rehabilitation, and my mother-in-law says it's unnecessary because it will heal on its own. Can the pelvis naturally recover after childbirth without rehabilitation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
The pelvis can naturally recover after childbirth without pelvic repair. Under normal circumstances, a woman's pelvis will gradually return to its pre-pregnancy state on its own after delivery, although this process usually takes a long time. The pelvis consists of bones and ligaments, and postpartum pelvic recovery refers specifically to the restoration of these two components. During pregnancy, hormonal changes and increased secretion of relaxin cause loosening of the pelvic ligaments, reducing their stability. At the same time, due to pressure from the fetus on the pelvic floor tissues, the pelvic ligaments may become lax, leading to damage of the pelvic fascia.