Precautions After Normal/Cesarean Delivery

Precautions after delivery

The precautions which are to be taken after the delivery will be the same for almost all the cases. There will be some minor changes depending on the type of delivery. If it is a normal delivery, everything goes on well and if it is with the Cesarean some extra care and precautions are to be taken besides the normal precautions. Here is some extra information that is given to know the precautions and measures to take proper care after delivery.

Normal Delivery

During the time of normal delivery a small cut is made to the Vazinal Muscle in order to take the baby out safely and securely. After the delivery this cut is closed by stitching and by this stitches one can observe pain and swelling in the under part which is very common.

Precautions to be taken after Delivery

–It is very important to bring the baby to the mother after delivery because through this action the relation between the mother and the baby becomes stronger and the baby gets warmness from the mother.

–After delivery the mother is given milk and juice which are the liquids and can take the food which is easily digestible after 2-3 hours.

–Cleaning the stitches using Luke warm water prevents infections.

–It is very good for the health of Mother and Baby by giving milk to the baby after birth.

From the second day onwards

–Slowly walking here and there

–Drinking 2 to 4 liters of water a day.

–Consuming easy digestible food.

–Besides these giving milk to the baby helps the mother for quick recovery.

–Special care is to be taken after delivery in the diet to avoid the problems like Piles,                                                  Fisher and so on.  It is very good for health to take fiber food besides liquids.

–When the symptoms like fever, pains in the stitches, heavy bleeding, clots in the breast, heavy urination and cough are seem in the mother then it is advisable to consult the doctor   immediately.

–Exercises can be started after six months of delivery.

Cesarean section

The patient is kept in observation in the post operative recovery room after the Cesarean delivery in that room the treatment is given for the patient to get relief from the pain by using medicines and healthy food in the form of injections.

–From the next day onwards the patient can be given good diet which is easily digestible by the advice of the doctor.

–The problems like DVT which means Clots in the legs can be avoided by early mobilization which means walking as early as possible after the delivery and Pneumonia can be   controlled.

–In order to get relief from the pain during feeding the baby antibiotics are to be used.

–Many people believe that the increase of the stomach after delivery can be controlled by tying a cloth to the waist tightly.  But the fact is that cloth is useful to make the loose in muscles of the stomach to become tight and even that to be followed only for a certain period of time.

–There is another belief where the child suffers if mother take the food like curd, pulses, water, banana and orange which is a fake belief and it is not accepted by the doctors.  Doctors say that by taking all types of food there are many uses like the mother gets more milk which is highly protein based to feed the baby.

Exercise – Simple exercises can be done by the mother after eight weeks of delivery.

Medicines

It is very important and compulsory to use iron and calcium tablets even after six months of delivery because the baby gets sufficient iron and calcium from the milk of the mother so, for the health of both mother and baby.

Other precautions

–Regular check up is to be taken after six weeks of delivery to know the health condition of the mother and the details like how much gap should be given for the second pregnancy are to be know clearly. The measures that are to be taken during that gap is to be known by the doctor.

–In case of normal delivery after two weeks the patient can do her normal works and if it is in case of Cesarean two to three months of rest is compulsory. It is not safe to lift the weights for some more days.

–Besides these precautions the patient has to be periodically in contact with the doctor and know the safe measures by using tablets and taking good healthy food and by practicing necessary exercises like regular walking and so on.  Good luck for the delivery.

More Precautions After  Cesarean Section

Around twenty percent of deliveries in the U.S. are by Cesarean, but many women don't know what the process of recovery entails. If you have had a C-section, you may find that caring for yourself and your newborn baby is more work than you'd anticipated. Read on for tips on how to deal with recovering from a Cesarean section.

1. Remember that C-Section is surgery. You're probably not likely to forget, because your aching abdomen will remind you that you've had major surgery. Added on top of the trials of pregnancy, labor and delivery, your body has gone through a lot and needs rest and care. Self care means allowing yourself to rest, preventing pulled stitches and being kind to yourself. Don't expect too much too soon.

2. Expect discomfort. You'll probably get pain medication after surgery, and you'll need to know if you can still nurse your baby then or if you need to rely on formula until the medication is out of your system. Even uncomplicated childbirth is rough on the body, and after having a Cesarean, you're probably going to feel like something that cat dragged in. Consult with your doctor about pain medication and its potential effect on your milk. Start walking around as soon as the nurses tell you that you can (usually around 8 hours after the delivery); it will help prevent blood clots from forming. Expect to feel strained, drained and pained for some weeks. Childbirth might be natural, but nature isn't always kind!

3. Make a contingency plan, even if you expect a normal delivery. If you've had a C-section, you won't be able to go up and down stairs for awhile. You won't be able to lift your baby in and out of the car, or carry a car seat, or do many things you expected to be able to do. Don't try to be Superwoman; remember that there are layers of stitches inside of you and take it easy. Prepare a room downstairs for when you bring your baby home from the hospital. Fix a strap to the foot of the bed so you can haul yourself up with your arms rather than overexerting your abdominal muscles. You might even hire some help for the first couple of weeks.

4. Selfcare includes paying attention to your overall health while you're recovering. C-section usually involves general anesthetic, IV use, catheterization and attendant recovery problems. After a C-section, everything from getting out of bed to learning an effective nursing procedure is up for grabs; if you run a fever, you may have an infection that needs attention. If you have trouble urinating, if you're feverish, in pain or if you're bleeding more than you expected to after coming home, get back to your doctor.

5. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Some new moms are nervous and try to do everything themselves. This not only leads to exhaustion; it prevents partners, other children and happy grandparents from feeding, changing, cooing and otherwise loving your new family addition. Don't expect to do it all yourself. Gratefully accept help, whether it's in the form of a neighborly pot of stew or an offer to babysit while you nap.