Basic Knowledge of Postnatal Care for Mothers

 

Post natal care is very important for mothers. In addition to maintaining overall health, this treatment is also important to maintain the beauty and appearance. If you have a newborn, it's good to know the basic knowledge of postpartum care.

After normal delivery, you should make sure that there is no problem in urination, including watching for wound healing in the intimate organ area. Similarly, the process of delivery by caesarean section. Be sure to treat the surgical incision wound in the abdomen until fully recovered.

Basic Knowledge of Postnatal Care for Mothers

Normal Postnatal Care

During normal delivery , the possibility of a vagina will have a tear or incision wound. This labor injury takes several weeks to dry and fully recover. If you feel pain when sitting, use a cushion as a base to relieve the pain.

In addition, you may have difficulty urinating because the urethral tissue and bladder swell. Not to worry, this condition improves with swelling healing. After you can pee, wash the vagina with warm water or use a warm soaked lap.

You are also advised to eat high fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and enough drinking water to soften the stool. If the stool is soft, you do not have to push too hard when defecating. If necessary, you can ask for stool softeners to the doctor so as not to hurt during bowel movements.

You should be alert if you have high fever or suspicious discharge from the vagina after delivery, especially if accompanied by an unpleasant odor . In order to avoid dangerous risks, call your doctor immediately if you have such a condition.

Postnatal Care of the Caesarean

The most demanding part of the body after childbirth through a caesarean section is an incision wound in the abdomen. Note the position of the body while on the move. Try to always stand and walk with good posture. Be careful when laughing, sneezing or coughing, trying not to be too tight or forced, so that the surgical scar does not stretch too suddenly strong.

The pain in the scar can be reduced by taking relieving drugs pain as recommended by doctor. Alternatively, you can place a heating pad over the scar, to make it feel more comfortable.

You can still lift and hold the baby while breastfeeding, but in the first and second weeks avoid lifting more heavy items from your baby . Prepare all your needs and the baby near you, to make it easier to reach.

A few days after surgery, you may still feel contractions, such as cramps during menstruation. This contraction occurs to prevent excessive bleeding. You can take pain medication given by your doctor. Stay calm in the face of the recovery process.

Taking Care of Yourself on the First Sunday after Childbirth

Maybe you will feel very tired in the early days after giving birth. Walking or moving feels like doing a tough job. Therefore, do the following postpartum care for you to recover quickly.

  • When the baby is asleep, try to sleep as well.
  • Ask for family assistance to do the affairs at home for a few days after you give birth.
  • Ask for help from others who prepare your food.
  • Fill your fluid needs and increase your fluid intake during breastfeeding.
  • Take your baby for a quick walk out of the house so you will not get bored. Typically, variations of activity can make you feel tired.
  • Ask your doctor for specific activities, such as how to treat a prenatal wound, when he will be back to having sex regularly, and when you will start exercising regularly.>
  • Limit the arrival of relatives, friends, and family who will visit for you and your baby to get enough rest.
  • Wear a special lotion or cream as recommended by your doctor to stretch marks .
  • If your feet are swollen, place your legs higher to reduce swelling.
  • No need to force yourself to lose weight immediately.
  • Wear a bra of the right size and convenient ingredients for reducing chest pain.
  • Routine check with your doctor to monitor postpartum health.
  • Consumption of eating fiber foods and drinking enough water for digestion and easing big water.
  • Communicate to friends or groups If you feel sad after you've passed from two weeks, you are advised to consult a doctor.
  • If there is constipation or hemorrhoids, it is advisable to contact your doctor immediately.
  • Take time to yourself so that you have the energy to care for the baby.

Taking Care of Yourself after Six Weeks of Childbirth

You should keep an eye on yourself to make sure you stay healthy and begin to recover. These things you can do at six weeks after delivery:

  • Check for stitches if you get stitches at delivery.
  • Check your weight to see if you're back to your ideal weight while keeping your diet healthy.
  • Consult your doctor if you have any complaints, such as depression, anxiety, pain during sex, or difficulty urinating.
  • Consider also to start choosing and using contraceptives.

Postnatal care is not difficult, do as per the doctor's advice. Also do not miss the control schedule to the doctor, because on the occasion, you can ask about the further recovery process to the doctor.

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