While most attention to pregnancy care focuses on the nine months of pregnancy, postpartum care is important, too. The postpartum period lasts six to eight weeks, beginning right after the baby is born. During this period, the mother goes through many physical and emotional changes while learning to care for her newborn. Postpartum care involves getting proper rest, nutrition, and vaginal care.

Breast feeding

The establishment of successful exclusive Breast feeding takes about 7 to 10 days in, all mothers. It is essential to stay patient till then. Key factors for this are frequent on demand feeding, especially night time sucking, having a nutritious diet, ensuring plenty of fluid intake. Correct latching technique of the baby should be followed. Apply hind milk as moisturiser to nipple to crack.

Remember BREAST MILK IS THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR BABY.

Getting Enough Rest

Rest is crucial for new mothers who need to rebuild their strength.

Sleep when your baby sleeps irrespective of day or night.

You may not get at a stretch sleep of 6 to 8 hours, you have to sleep t short duration.

Keep your bed near your baby’s crib to make night feedings easier

Allow someone else to burp the baby after the feed while you sleep

Eating Right

Getting proper nutrition in the post pregnancy period is crucial because of the changes your body goes through during pregnancy and labour. The weight that you gained during pregnancy helps make sure you have enough nutrition for breast-feeding. However, you need to continue to eat a healthy diet after delivery.

Experts recommend that breast-feeding mothers eat when they feel hungry. Make a special effort to focus on eating when you are actually hungry — not just busy or tired.

Avoid high-fat snacks

You don’t have to eat for two people.

Focus on eating low-fat foods that balance protein, carbohydrates, and fruits and vegetables

Drink plenty of fluids

Vaginal Care

New mothers should make vaginal care an essential part of their postpartum care. You may experience:

Vaginal soreness if you had a tear during delivery

Urination problems like pain or a frequent urge to urinate

Discharge, including small blood clots

Contractions during the first few days after delivery

Practice kegel’s excercises.

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It’s important to stay as healthy as possible during pregnancy and during the postpartum period. Stay on top of all of your healthcare appointments and follow our instructions for the health and safety of you and your baby.