{"id":82443,"date":"2021-02-11T09:46:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T09:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=82443"},"modified":"2023-09-08T04:50:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T04:50:45","slug":"afterpains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/afterpains\/","title":{"rendered":"Afterpains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Regular pains in the uterus which are sometimes experienced after childbirth.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Pains from uterine contractions felt by a woman after her baby is born.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-19\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The cramp-like sensation in the pelvic area experienced by some women following childbirth, caused by the contraction of the uterus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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