If the mother gives birth to a baby normally through the vagina, the mouth of the vagina will widen so that the baby can pass through it. Naturally the size of the vagina after childbirth can change. It's likely to feel wider, looser, softer, more open, even accompanied by bruising or swelling.
Do not be ashamed, changes in vaginal size are normal, as changes in the body of the mother after giving birth. In fact, this impact can be more felt on the Mother who gave birth to a big baby. However, the swelling and opening of the vagina will begin to decrease after a few days of giving birth.
Depends on Various Factors
However, whether the vagina will return to its original size before giving birth depends on a number of factors, including the size of the baby's mother, the number of children she has, genetics, and whether the mother does Kegel exercises regularly or not.
In fact, the size of the vagina after childbirth will return smaller, although it may not completely return to the original size before pregnancy. To help tighten the vagina, Mother is advised to do Kegel exercises.
With Kegel exercises, Mother will practice tightening the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) in order to help restore muscle tone that surrounds the urinary, vaginal, and anal holes.
Besides being beneficial for restoring vaginal tightness, pelvic floor exercises or Kegel exercises can also help prevent urinary incontinence later in life.
Help tighten Kegel exercises
Here are the simple steps to do Kegel exercises:
- Pull the vaginal muscles upward, together with the muscles in the anus.
- Do it quickly, tighten and release the muscles.
- Then, combine it with slow movements. Hold contractions as long as you can, but up to 10 seconds.
- Do this Kegel exercises as much as 10 sets. With a frequency of 4-6 times a day.
- When the muscles begin to feel stronger, gradually increase the amount of training set and duration.
Ideally, you do this in a standing position, with your legs open and slightly bent, but you can do it anytime and anywhere, whether sitting or standing, while breastfeeding, driving a vehicle and being caught by a red light, etc. .
To check whether the mother has been doing Kegel exercises correctly, try doing this exercise when urinating. If you can stop the flow of urine while tightening the muscles, it means that the exercises that you have been doing are right. But remember, doing Kegel when urinating is enough to test whether the mother's exercise is correct. It is not recommended to routinely do Kegel while urinating because it can weaken the bladder muscles and cause urinary problems.
When you routinely do Kegel properly, but the vagina still feels not as before, do not be discouraged. The size of the vagina may indeed not return completely to its original shape, but this condition shouldn't be a problem. Kegel exercises are also more or less will help the female muscles, so they can get around the sensation during sexual intercourse.
If the mother or partner feels a change in vaginal size as a disturbance or affect intimate relationships, you should consult a doctor
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