Postpartum measures

**Postpartum care** After giving birth, many women get so involved in issues, problems and taking care of the baby that they completely forget about themselves and do not think about their health, which can cause many problems for mothers.... Women who have just given birth should know that they should take care of themselves at home or go to a doctor or midwife for the necessary care. yes, you should take care of this area....maybe many women don't understand and use heat therapy to reduce pain in this area from the very first days....this is wrong....it is better to use ice compress in the first 24 hours, which is useful for both postpartum pain and pain....prevent bleeding....after the first 24 hours, heat can be very helpful...now this heat can be a warm water compress, a hair dryer or the heat of a reading lamp that is placed on the cut area and it can be very Soothing.... ### **perineal pain after childbirth** Pain in the episiotomy area is somewhat normal, but if it is excessive and accompanied by burning, it is no longer considered normal, and the mother should consult a midwife or doctor. Washing is very important for people who have an episiotomy cut, and washing serum or saline should be used to disinfect this area. In the first days after delivery, use lukewarm water and mild detergents such as baby shampoo two to three times a day. Place of use.... ### **The correct way to sit after giving birth** The way the mother sits should be in such a way that there is no pressure on the stitches... So it is better to lie on her side and use special pillows that are placed under the hips and waist when sitting... During breastfeeding, the mother can use these pillows for her lower arms, legs and back to have a proper posture... ### **Nutrition after normal delivery** - Regarding nutrition, the mother should try to use more laxatives such as plums, figs, olive oil, fibrous vegetables and citrus fruits and drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.. - Cotton underwear must be used and ironed before wearing... ### **correct breastfeeding techniques** Many mothers do not follow the correct breastfeeding technique... In some mothers who breastfeed for the first time, nipple cracking may occur... - The nipple and the areola should be placed together in the baby's mouth... - Be sure to pour a drop of milk on the nipple after each feeding and let it dry in the air because it prevents cracking of the breast better than any other cream... Wipe the nipple with a wet cotton cloth to remove the baby's saliva that causes cracking in the mother's breast. is... **We are waiting for your comments and suggestions.** **Thanks to the site management of Dr. Zahra Saifi obstetrics and gynecology surgeon** **Articles related to this article:** Natural postpartum care Care after cesarean delivery Gynecological surgery and postpartum problems