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I Wanted To Know About My Postpartum Care
Question: Hi Doctor
I gave birth to my baby boy on 20th Feb
It was a Normal delivery, also I have stitches in vaginal area
I wanted to know about my postpartum care and the home aid to recover vaginal stitch wound
Kindly generalize the care procedure as well at this stage.
I gave birth to my baby boy on 20th Feb
It was a Normal delivery, also I have stitches in vaginal area
I wanted to know about my postpartum care and the home aid to recover vaginal stitch wound
Kindly generalize the care procedure as well at this stage.
Brief Answer:
Explain below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
First of all congratulations to you and your family.
Here are the precautions and procedures to keep your postpartum period safe and healthy .
1.keep the area dry and clean.
2.Take high protein diet and lots of vegetables and fruits
Including milk,Dalila and pulses
3.take good care of your stitches,keep them dry ,apply betadine ointment, avoid any stretch, wear cotton undergarments and take sitz bath.
4.Avoid sex for atleast 6weeks.
5.Take proper antibiotics and analgesic for the same.
6.Take proper rest and do exclusive breastfeeding.
7.Give proper immunization of your baby.
8.Use some proper contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
Explain below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
First of all congratulations to you and your family.
Here are the precautions and procedures to keep your postpartum period safe and healthy .
1.keep the area dry and clean.
2.Take high protein diet and lots of vegetables and fruits
Including milk,Dalila and pulses
3.take good care of your stitches,keep them dry ,apply betadine ointment, avoid any stretch, wear cotton undergarments and take sitz bath.
4.Avoid sex for atleast 6weeks.
5.Take proper antibiotics and analgesic for the same.
6.Take proper rest and do exclusive breastfeeding.
7.Give proper immunization of your baby.
8.Use some proper contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck
Regards
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