Question
What are the causes of postpartum urinary incontinence? A woman who gave birth vaginally experienced urinary incontinence two weeks after delivery, accompanied by slight bleeding. Does this mean that there was a dysfunction in the body’s organs during the birthing process? Is this situation normal?
Answer
Hello, postpartum urinary incontinence may be caused by pelvic floor relaxation. During the recovery period of the uterus after a vaginal delivery, slight bleeding is usually a normal phenomenon of lochia. It is recommended to keep emotions relaxed, consume warm and nourishing foods, avoid staying up late, catching a cold, and holding urine during the postpartum period. If the urinary incontinence symptoms have not improved after one month, it is advisable to go to the urology department of the hospital for an examination as soon as possible to confirm and treat the related condition.