How to care after natural childbirth

How to care after natural childbirth. Now more and more people are advocating natural childbirth. After natural childbirth, the mother is very weak and susceptible to infection. In daily life, Special attention should be paid to care to avoid leaving any pain. Let’s take a look at how to take care of yourself after natural childbirth. How to care after natural childbirth 1

1. How to care after natural childbirth

1. Massage the uterus to help the recovery of the uterus and the discharge of lochia (a trick to quickly restore the uterus after childbirth). You can also Prevent postpartum hemorrhage caused by poor contraction.

2. Lochia refers to the secretion discharged from the uterus. It is large in quantity and red in color 1 to 3 days after delivery. Later, the color becomes lighter and the quantity is small. It turns light yellow after 10 days, usually around 4 days. It will disappear completely in ~6 weeks; if there are abnormal phenomena such as large blood clots, foul odor or blood flowing out of lochia, medical staff should be notified immediately (how to observe and deal with lochia after delivery).

3. Due to the pain of the perineal wound and the damage and compression of the bladder and urethra during childbirth, you may have a feeling of urination or unclean urination after delivery. The mother should start urinating 2 hours after delivery. If she urinates, If it is not smooth, please notify the nursing staff for assistance.

4. When a mother gets out of bed for the first time, she may feel dizzy due to postural hypotension, anemia or a drop in blood sugar caused by fasting. She should be assisted and accompanied by family members or nursing staff. Get out of bed slowly, sit on the edge of the bed first, and then get out of bed if you don't feel dizzy.

2. Preparation before natural delivery

1. Physical hygiene

Mothers should pay attention to cleaning their bodies properly to prevent bacterial invasion. But be careful to appropriately reduce the time you take to bathe. In addition, nails, hair, etc. should also be repaired.

2. Sex life

Mothers are absolutely not allowed to have sex before giving birth. At this time, the condition of the fetus is unstable. If they live as a couple, it is easy to cause premature birth or rupture of membranes.

3. Exercise

It is absolutely forbidden to do strenuous exercise at this time, and the body should be kept relaxed. Do not do any movements with a large range of motion, especially car chasing, mountain climbing, etc.

4. Travel

Pregnant women should try to reduce the length of time they go out at this time, and do not go to crowded places. Every time you go out, you must be accompanied by a relative.

5. Nutrition

Childbirth is a huge drain on physical energy and energy, so family members need to provide more nutrition to pregnant women. It is suitable to eat high-protein foods such as milk and eggs. In addition, pregnant women need to stabilize their emotions and get more sleep to maintain sufficient physical strength to cope with childbirth.

6. Preparation of items

At this time, family members need to carefully prepare and inventory the various items that will be used after hospitalization, and pack them up and put them in an easy-to-find place. place in case of emergencies.

3. About the pain of natural childbirth

First of all, there is a lack of scientific understanding of the process of childbirth. In the third trimester of pregnancy, estrogen levels in the body increase, progesterone decreases, and the sensitivity of uterine muscles increases under the action of hormones. Coupled with the effect of local intrauterine pressure, the uterus produces strong uterine contractions. When uterine contractions begin, the mother will feel pain during contractions, but this pain is intermittent.

Secondly, it is caused by fear and pain sensitivity. This phenomenon is common in first-time mothers who have fear of childbirth due to lack of knowledge about childbirth before delivery. Fear can increase the pain. Some mothers are already very sensitive to pain and experience greater psychological pressure during childbirth. A bad attitude can aggravate the pain during childbirth. How to care after natural childbirth 2

What are the routine care after natural childbirth

1. Massage the uterus: The purpose is to help the recovery of the uterus and the discharge of lochia (a trick to quickly restore the uterus after childbirth) , can also prevent postpartum hemorrhage caused by poor contraction.

2. Observation of lochia: Lochia refers to the secretion discharged from the uterus. It is abundant and red in color 1 to 3 days after delivery. After that, the color becomes lighter and the amount becomes lighter. It is rare and turns light yellow after 10 days. It usually disappears completely in 4 to 6 weeks. If there are abnormal phenomena such as large blood clots, foul odor or blood flowing out of lochia, medical staff should be notified immediately (how to observe and deal with lochia after delivery).

3. Urinating: Due to the pain of the perineal wound and the damage and compression of the bladder and urethra during delivery, the mother may have a feeling of urination or unclean urination after delivery. The mother should urinate after delivery. Start urinating after 2 hours. If urination is not smooth, please notify the nursing staff for assistance.

4. Activities: When a mother gets out of bed for the first time, she may feel dizzy due to postural hypotension, anemia or a drop in blood sugar caused by fasting. She should be assisted and accompanied by family members or nursing staff. Get out of bed slowly, sit on the edge of the bed first, and then get out of bed if you don't feel dizzy