Regular pains in the uterus which are sometimes experienced after childbirth.
Pains from uterine contractions felt by a woman after her baby is born.
Abdominal cramps a woman feels after childbirth. After delivery, hormones stimulate contractions that help shrink the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size. Contractions may last for several days after the birth.
Pains in the womb during the first few days after childbirth, caused by contraction of the womb muscles as its nonpregnant dimensions are restored. After-pains can be relieved by the use of such drugs as aspirin.
Pains similar to but feebler than those of labour, occurring in the two or three days following childbirth, and generally due to the presence of a blood clot or retained piece of placenta which the uterus is attempting to expel.
Uterine cramps caused by contraction of the uterus and commonly seen in multiparas during the first few days after childbirth. The pains, which are more severe during breastfeeding, rarely last longer than 48 hr postpartum.
Following childbirth, contractions of the uterus that persist are referred to as afterpains. These contractions are considered normal and signify the expected shrinkage of the uterus. Many women experience afterpains, particularly during breastfeeding. Generally, afterpains subside within a few days after giving birth, although analgesic medications (painkillers) may be necessary to manage the discomfort.
The cramp-like sensation in the pelvic area experienced by some women following childbirth, caused by the contraction of the uterus.