What happens to the body years after childbirth? The risks you didn't know about and it's important to know
Millions of women suffer from long-term physical and psychological complications following childbirth, sometimes decades later. The problems include incontinence, chronic pain, and even life-threatening bowel obstructions. Experts emphasize the importance of awareness of symptoms and demanding treatment.
An article on Channel 14 presents the long-term complications of childbirth, which may appear years or even decades later. According to the article, about 40 million women per year suffer from issues such as incontinence, chronic pain, and life-threatening bowel obstructions. A study cited in the article found that 20-26 years after childbirth, 61% of women suffered from urinary leakage. The article also notes mental health consequences such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and warns against medical dismissal of women's complaints. The central message is a call for women not to ignore symptoms and to demand thorough medical treatment.