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Les mythes du post partum : qu’en est-il ?

Postpartum myths: what's the truth?

There is enormous cultural pressure for our bodies to be the same after pregnancy and childbirth.
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There is enormous cultural pressure for our bodies to be the same after pregnancy and childbirth. These narratives about "getting your body back" are presented as health-focused, but there is nothing healthy about expecting your body to be unchanged after having a baby, or to return to how it was before. It took you 9 months to carry a life — it takes at least 9 months for things to settle back into place, or find a new place, sometimes much longer. And that is perfectly normal.

 

The cultural fantasy that "slimming down" is a rational, useful, even healthy way to take control of your life is still very much present in the way we think and talk about the body after birth. This overwhelming pressure can make it hard to feel good and to care for yourself whilst juggling the new demands of parenthood. That said, looking after your body truly matters: resting, eating well, finding calm, taking time to reconnect with yourself and discover your baby.

Take care mama

Vous avez mis 9 mois à porter la vie, il peut falloir au moins autant de temps pour que les choses se remettent en place, et c’est normal.

I don't need to do anything in the first month of the postpartum period: TRUE OR FALSE

The postpartum period is a time when women need to recover. In many cultures, it is also considered a vulnerable time, leaving new mothers susceptible to illness, and specific traditional practices are observed to support recovery and prevent health issues in the years ahead. 

In Japanese culture, the practice of "Satogaeri bunbe" generally involves the woman going to her family home between weeks 32 and 35 of pregnancy to be cared for by her mother until around 8 weeks after the birth [1].

For example, Chinese women practise "sitting the month" or "postpartum confinement". This is a formal one-month rest period during which mothers are supported by family to promote recovery and allow the bones to return to their original position. Women are not permitted to have a bath or shower, to go outside, to drink cold liquids, or to eat spicy food. They may not eat raw vegetables or fruit, or drink coffee [1].

A study observed 202 women at 4–6 weeks postpartum to examine an association between the practice of "sitting the month" and postpartum symptoms. They found that adherence to this practice was associated with lower severity of physical symptoms, a lower likelihood of postnatal depression, and better overall health in postpartum women [2].

One belief holds that not respecting the traditional postpartum rest period leads to premature ageing or poor health, either immediately or later in life [3].

Women do indeed need a great deal of rest. But as soon as they feel comfortable — following a caesarean or a difficult birth — they can get up and walk. This is important for reducing the risk of blood clots. Family members can help by taking on responsibility for cooking and housework during the first two weeks at least, or even for the first two months or the first two years [4].

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Avoid soap in the postpartum period (so as not to interfere with scents / the newborn): TRUE

We're not suggesting you stop washing, of course (hello lochia, milk leaks, and night sweats), but do opt for a gentle, unscented soap that won't mask or interfere with your natural scent.

One study examined newborns' responses to amniotic fluid during their first attempt to locate their mother's nipple. Researchers observed the spontaneous choice of newborns between a breast whose nipple had been moistened with amniotic fluid and an untreated breast. 23 out of 30 infants chose the breast treated with amniotic fluid. The authors suggest that the observed attraction to the smell of amniotic fluid may reflect foetal exposure to this substance (i.e. prenatal olfactory learning). Given the importance of biological scents for newborns, products that eliminate or mask these signals should be avoided during the perinatal period [5].

Breastfed and bottle-fed infants show different responses to maternal scents. A series of 5 experiments was conducted to determine whether newborns, at around 2 weeks of age, could recognise their mothers by scent alone. Breastfed newborns were able to distinguish their mother's scent from those produced by unfamiliar lactating women. In contrast, bottle-fed infants appeared unable to recognise their mother's scent when it was presented alongside the scent of another woman [6]. Breastfed children are exposed to strong maternal scents and quickly become familiar with their mother's unique olfactory signature. It seems that orientation towards the scent of the mother's breast is an innate adaptive response in newborns [7].

Babies are born with very limited vision, and the world outside the womb is highly stimulating and bright for them. Their sense of smell takes over from their sight, before their vision gradually sharpens over time. The smell of breast milk is very similar to the smell of amniotic fluid, which helps them identify you, as well as having a calming effect [8]. 

MYTHS

Je vais faire une dépression post partum
C’est normal de se faire pipi dessus en post partum
Le post partum dure 6 semaines 

A few tips

Prendre du temps pour soi 
Être indulgent avec soi même 
Ne pas hésiter à demander de l’aide 

Everyone gets postpartum depression: FALSE

Bien évidemment, toutes les femmes ne seront pas sujettes à une dépression post partum !  

Le baby blues est un état transitoire, survenant entre le deuxième et le cinquième jour après l’accouchement, avec un pic au troisième jour. Il dure en général entre quatre et sept jours, et peut parfois être réduit à vingt-quatre heures.

Les chiffres [9] indiquent qu’entre 60 et 80% des femmes vont connaître un baby blues qui survient entre le deuxième et cinquième jour après l’accouchement, et dure en général entre 4 et 7 jours, et parfois seulement 24h. Il nécessite rarement un traitement médicamenteux et disparaît normalement avec le soutien entre autres. Le baby blues est une perturbation de l’humeur bénigne qui concerne les mamans après l’accouchement de leur enfant. Ce n’est pas une « dépression » ni une pathologie, mais un bouleversement transitoire.

Cependant, jusqu'à 20% de ces mères sont susceptibles d'évoluer vers une dépression post partum [9].

La prévalence de la dépression post partum est estimée à 10-20% dans le monde [10].

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The postpartum period lasts 6 weeks: FALSE

Western medicine considers the post-partum period to be 6 weeks.

This myth stems from the fact that in the United States, for example, women are often given an appointment with their gynaecologist six weeks after the birth of their child. This idea of six weeks was invented as the point at which women should have seen their pelvic organs return to normal [11]. It is a completely ridiculous plan!

We need to normalise the fact that the full transition into motherhood unfolds over several months, or even several years. Expecting to "bounce back" and return to "normal" after this magical 6-week period is setting unrealistic expectations.

This is one of the most widespread myths in the field of post-partum recovery. It is recommended that the definition of the post-partum period be extended to 1 year, as many of the physiological changes caused by pregnancy persist for at least 1 year after childbirth [12].

When it comes to exercise, your six-week check-up is nothing more than a green light to resume gentle exercise.

Eating your placenta in capsules will give you an iron boost: FALSE

Les partisans de la placentophagie maternelle humaine signalent que le placenta encapsulé est une excellente source de fer alimentaire. Une étude randomisée, en double aveugle a comparé l'effet de l'ingestion de placenta encapsulé sur le statut ferrique maternel post-partum à celui d'un placebo [13].

Les concentrations moyennes en fer étaient considérablement plus élevées dans le placenta encapsulé (0,664 mg/g) par rapport au placebo (0,093 mg/g), mais ne fournissent que 24% de l'apport journalier recommandé en fer chez les femmes allaitantes.

Les résultats n'ont révélé aucune différence statistiquement significative dans le statut ferrique maternel entre les femmes des groupes supplémentation placentaire et placebo. Par conséquent il apparaît que manger son placenta n’améliore pas de façon significative le statut en fer maternel en post partum. 

You lose weight easily when breastfeeding: NOT NECESSARILY

The truth is: every person is different, and while some women lose the weight within a few months, or even a few weeks, others find it much harder to get back to their pre-birth body. (We know — we're not keen on that expression either.) 

A study of more than 2,000 post-partum mothers observed the effect of breastfeeding on weight loss [14]. Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3 months had a small but significant effect on weight loss after delivery.
Women who breastfed exclusively for at least 3 months lost 0.59 kg more at 6 months post-partum, compared with those who did not breastfeed or who breastfed non-exclusively. 

At 9 months postpartum, exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3 months resulted in a postpartum weight loss 1.68 kg greater than that seen with non-exclusive breastfeeding or no breastfeeding.
Similarly, at 12 months postpartum, exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3 months resulted in a postpartum weight loss 1.45 kg greater than that seen with non-exclusive breastfeeding or no breastfeeding.
This study shows that exclusive breastfeeding for at least three months does have a significant effect on postpartum weight loss, though this effect remains modest.

A study by the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group states that the best approach to postpartum weight loss is to combine diet and exercise [15]. However, be cautious with restrictive diets, especially if you are breastfeeding: during the first weeks of your newborn's life, you will need extra calories to establish your milk supply.

Pour en savoir plus, retrouvez notre article sur allaitement et perte de poids.

Wanting sex in the postpartum period: NOT ALWAYS

And here is the evidence: according to a study published in the International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology [16], sexual activity resumes earlier than vaginal intercourse (53% of the 1,500 women studied resuming sexual activity at 6 weeks postpartum and 41% attempting vaginal intercourse). 
At 8 weeks, the majority of women had attempted vaginal intercourse (65%), rising to 78% at 12 weeks and 94% at 6 months. Compared with women who had a spontaneous vaginal birth with an intact perineum, women who had a spontaneous vaginal birth with an episiotomy or a sutured perineal tear were more likely not to have resumed vaginal intercourse at 6 weeks postpartum. Similarly, women who had an assisted vaginal delivery or a caesarean section were more likely to delay resuming sexual intercourse. So do be gentle with yourself!

It is perfectly normal to resume sexual activity soon after pregnancy, just as it is normal to feel ready only six to eight weeks later. The decision to have sex with your partner (or yourself) should not be made by a clinical care provider who "clears" you, or by an arbitrarily set date, but rather based on how you feel and what you want. 

I cannot do any sport for at least 1 year after giving birth: FALSE

Le Collège américain des obstétriciens et des gynécologues (ACOG) indique que l’exercice en postpartum a de nombreux bénéfices [17] : 
Il aide à renforcer et à tonifier les muscles abdominaux
Il stimule l'énergie
Il peut aider à prévenir la dépression post-partum [18]
Il favorise un meilleur sommeil
Il soulage le stress
Il peut vous aider à perdre le poids supplémentaire que vous avez pris pendant la grossesse.

Ils indiquent également qu’en général, vous pouvez commencer à faire de l'exercice quelques jours après l'accouchement, ou dès que vous vous sentez prête. Pour les femmes ayant eu une césarienne ou d'autres complications, il faut se tourner vers un professionnel de santé pour avoir son feu vert.

La seule chose à faire avec prudence est de pratiquer des sports extrêmes ou des exercices vigoureux, et de ne pas oublier de boire pendant l'exercice. Pour en savoir plus, retrouvez notre article : sport après accouchement

The most widespread myths

Je ne dois pas m'allonger sur le ventre pendant au moins un mois après l'accouchement : FAUX

Faux : vous pouvez vous allonger sur le ventre dès le début du postpartum si vous vous sentez confortable dans cette position.

D’après le Dr. Reigstad, spécialiste en obstétrique et en gynécologie et chercheuse au Centre norvégien de recherche sur la santé des femmes de l'hôpital universitaire d'Oslo, lorsque vous êtes allongée sur le dos, le vagin pointe vers l'arrière et le bas alors que lorsque vous êtes allongée sur le ventre, les éventuels fragments de tissu dans l'utérus peuvent s'écouler plus facilement [19]. Dormir sur le ventre pourrait aider l'utérus à retrouver sa taille d'avant la grossesse, mais aucune étude scientifique n’a encore été réalisée sur ce sujet à ce jour.


C’est normal de se faire pipi dessus après l’accouchement : COMMUN mais pas normal

Après l’accouchement, il est possible que vous ayez des fuites, ce qui se traduit médicalement par le terme d’incontinence urinaire. Ce n’est pas un phénomène normal mais plutôt un symptôme du postpartum, qui peut résulter entre autres d’un traumatisme pelvien lié à l’accouchement (lésions des structures musculaires et neuronales du plancher pelvien) [20]. Les données montrent que ce taux d'incontinence urinaire à 6 mois est de 26% et varie en fonction de l’accouchement. L'accouchement vaginal est associé à une incidence près de 3 fois plus grande d'incontinence urinaire par rapport à la césarienne. L'accouchement par forceps augmente ce risque de 1,5 fois par rapport à l'accouchement vaginal spontané [21].

Les conséquences de cette pathophysiologie ne se limitent pas à l'incontinence urinaire. Le prolapsus des organes pelviens (descente d’organes) et l'incontinence anale sont également des séquelles gênantes de l'accouchement par voie basse [22].

Il peut être recommandé en post-partum de consulter un kinésithérapeute spécialisé dans la santé pelvienne. Il vous aidera à comprendre pourquoi vous avez des fuites et à élaborer une stratégie à long terme pour régler le problème.


Pour se soulager la zone périnéale, on peut appliquer du froid : OUI

Il s’avère que des études contrôlées et randomisées montrent que l’application de froid sur le périnée pourrait aider à diminuer la douleur de moitié [23], favoriser la cicatrisation [24] et diminuer l’utilisation d’analgésique. Notre poche de gel froid Perineal pad est faite pour vous aider durant cette période.

A review that included 10 randomised controlled trials involving 1,233 women on the use of cold therapy indicates that cold may in fact have little to no effect on pain or healing in the postpartum period [25]. The authors note that studies on the subject provide uncertain and limited evidence regarding the effect of cold.

For example, in a randomised controlled experimental study involving 200 mothers, cold gel pads were applied to the perineum of mothers in the experimental group, whilst the control group used a non-cold pad [26]. The difference between the experimental group and the control group was statistically significant following the application of the cold gel pads, with reduced pain levels, improved postpartum comfort, and significantly lower pain intensity during certain activities such as sitting, walking, and breastfeeding after the cold gel application. 

Using an abdominal wrap will help my abdominal organs return to their normal position: CAUTION

A correctly applied wrap or support belt relieves any pressure from the abdominal organs (including the uterus) on the abdominal muscle wall, thus helping them return to their natural pre-pregnancy state [27].

In a controlled, randomised study of nearly 180 women who had undergone a caesarean section, researchers evaluated the effect of using abdominal belts on pain, symptom distress, and postpartum haemorrhage. 

Women who received abdominal belts reported less pain, lower distress scores, and a reduction in haemorrhage [28]. It may also improve mobility [29].

Caution: there may be risks if you use an incorrect abdominal belt or fasten it too tightly (pain, excessive pressure, pelvic floor prolapse, itching or skin rashes).

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