Postpartum Care

The puerperal woman must be closely monitored for the first 42 days after birth. It should be monitored 3 times in a health institution after birth and 3 times at home/health institution after discharge. In cases of blood incompatibility, 1 mL (300 ug) Rho (D) immunoglobulin should be injected intramuscularly into the mother within the first 72 hours following birth.

Postpartum Discharge (Lochia)

It is the expulsion of blood and serum from the uterus through the chamber after birth. It lasts for an average of 10-15 days. The lochia is bloodier in the first 3 days. If this bleeding continues for more than 3 days, there may be a piece of the partner left in the uterus. If the discharge is smelly, it indicates that inflammation has occurred in the uterus. 4-5 days after birth, the lochia turns pink and after 7-8 days, it first turns brown and then white.

Attention

Due to the nature of lochia, microbes can easily grow in the chamber. For this reason, cleaning the genital area (perineum) is important during the postpartum period.

Early mobilization of the mother after birth reduces circulatory risks.

Since the mother may experience low blood pressure when she first stands up after birth, medical personnel assistance and supervision is absolutely necessary.

sexual activity, mother's It should not be started until the 6th week, when the sexual organ returns to normal and bleeding ends. During this period, sexual intercourse should be avoided as germs multiply easily.

A mother who gives birth normally can take a bath when she feels well.

Standing shower should be preferred.

Vaginal douche (washing the chamber) should not be performed during postpartum and other times. The pads or diapers used should be changed frequently (5-6 times a day), and tampons should not be used.

Postpartum Period:Danger Signs That Require Urgent Contact to a Healthcare Facility

Sudden and intense blood loss, symptoms of shock
vaginal bleeding
Bleeding enough to soil more than 2-3 pads within 20-30 minutes after birth
Increased bleeding without decreasing Convulsion (convulsion)
convulsions
Difficulty in breathing and rapid breathing,
shortness of breath and chest pain
Severe abdominal pain Fever (38°C and above)
foul-smelling discharge
Pain or incontinence when urinating
Unilateral calf pain, redness and swelling

Nutrition During Postpartum Period

The diet of the postpartum woman includes protein,It should be rich in vitamin C to ensure the absorption of iron and iron. Plenty of fluid intake and a fiber-rich diet are recommended to ensure regular bowel movements.

Exercise

If the mother does not have stitches or any other health obstacle, it is recommended that she start exercising as soon as she feels well. Exercise should be started with warm-up movements and cool-down movements should be done when finishing the exercise.

Benefits of Exercise During Postpartum Period

Return to normal lifestyle as soon as possibleIt enables rotation in the urea.
It helps the mother get rid of excess weight and recover her abdominal muscles.
Increasing endurance and strengthIt helps.
It contributes to the regulation of circulatory and digestive functions.
It helps to remove edema from the body.