Post Delivery Care for Mother: Giving birth to a child is considered a new birth for the child as well as the mother. This is the reason that after delivery, special care is taken to take care of the newborn baby as well as the new mother. Because the nutrition and development of the newborn also depends on the health of the mother. If a little guest is going to come to your house soon, then it is important for you to have complete information about the care of both mother and child.
Pay special attention to food
After delivery, special attention is given to the diet of the new mother. Both the lifelong health of the mother and the development of the child depend on it. Every mother goes through many changes during pregnancy and delivery. For which the body needs a lot of energy, which is available from nutritious diet. According to a report by the National Library of Medicine, every woman needs 500 extra calories after delivery.
1. Ghee is very important
The new mother is given food made from ghee. Because ghee contains good fats compared to oil. This does not cause cholesterol problems. Nutrition is also available.
2. Fenugreek seeds are important
Fenugreek seeds contain lots of fiber as well as many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This strengthens the digestive system and metabolism. The amount of milk increases, which helps in breastfeeding the baby. It also balances hormones after delivery. Along with strengthening the body, it also provides relief from body pain. You can boil one teaspoon fenugreek seeds in a glass of water and drink it regularly. Eating fenugreek laddus will also be beneficial. Fenugreek seeds can also be soaked and eaten.
3. Gum laddus are good
A lot of dry fruits are added to these laddus along with flour and gum, due to which they act like a superfood. These provide strength to the body. It contains fiber, calcium, iron, which repairs muscles. They also reduce swelling in the body.
4. Don’t forget green vegetables
Every new mother and newborn needs a lot of nutrition, which she gets from green vegetables. Vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, broccoli, ridge gourd, bottle gourd etc. are light to eat. These are digested quickly and are full of nutrition. It contains iron, calcium, vitamins and fiber, which are helpful in reducing anemia. This strengthens the body. It also helps in producing breast milk.
5. Celery is medicine
Celery should be an important part of your diet after delivery. Celery strengthens the digestive system, helps in reducing inflammation, increases immunity and is also helpful in increasing breast milk. You can eat celery parathas. Also, consume celery by boiling it in water instead of normal water.
6. ‘Harira’ of jaggery is a superfood
Jaggery must be fed to the new mother. For this, eat the traditional halwa ‘Harira’. In this, along with dry fruits of your choice, nutmeg powder, cumin powder, dry ginger powder, cardamom powder, turmeric powder, celery, jaggery, desi ghee and water are used. First of all, heat water and dissolve jaggery. After this, put a lot of ghee in a pan, heat it and fry the dry fruits, then add all the ingredients and jaggery and cook it. By eating Harira, the new mother’s body not only gets detoxified, but it also gets complete nutrition.
Always take bath with hot water
According to the traditions of grandmothers, massage before bathing is considered very important for a new mother. Massage with desi ghee, mustard oil and sesame oil is considered the best. This improves blood circulation of the body. The muscles are relaxed and strength is also gained. You should take a bath about an hour after the massage. A new mother should always take bath with lukewarm water. This gives relief to the muscles of the body. The body also gets trained. You can also stay away from many types of infections.
Pay special attention to clothes
It is believed that a new mother should avoid cold air in Japa. In such a situation, they should always wear warm clothes. If the delivery has taken place in the summer season, wear cotton clothes and keep your head covered. However, the main reason behind this is that the mother’s body becomes weak after delivery. In such a situation, his immunity decreases and there is a possibility of him falling ill soon. Keeping the body warm reduces this risk.
There are many scientific reasons behind Japa
Japa is not only done in India, in foreign countries also there is a tradition of taking special care of the new mother for 40 to 45 days after delivery. There is not just tradition behind this, but many scientific reasons. However, in the year 2018, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology had said that a new mother needs special care not only for 6 weeks but for 12 weeks. Only after this she becomes physically and mentally healthy.
1. Vaginal pain
Trauma to the genital tract along with the vagina occurs after normal delivery. There is a problem of mild tearing in the vagina during delivery. Many times stitches are placed in it. Which takes several weeks to recover. There is a risk of infection during this period. Therefore the new mother is given full rest. If there is pain in the stitches then hot water compress should be done on the advice of the doctor.
2. Cleaning of stitches is necessary
If you have had a C-section delivery, then there are many stitches in the lower abdomen of the mother, which take a lot of time to heal. Always keep these stitches clean, otherwise they may get cooked. One should also avoid bending too much or stretching the body.
3. Bleeding and vaginal discharge
After delivery, women have red vaginal discharge, which is called lochia rubra. It is more in the first 3 to 4 days. Gradually its color becomes lighter. Along with this, bleeding occurs after delivery. If you do not get proper rest, complications like retained placenta, uterine weakness, placenta, endometritis can occur. In such a situation, change sanitary pads several times a day. Also take care of cleanliness.
It is necessary to consult a doctor
Everyone’s emotions and traditions are associated with Japa. But do not ignore the doctor’s advice during this period. Get regular checkups done after delivery. On the advice of the doctor, the new mother should take iron, calcium and necessary supplements. While breastfeeding, always take medicines only on the advice of the doctor. Keep in mind that breastfeeding is important for both mother and child. Mother’s milk contains antibodies, which increases the immunity of the child. Besides, the mother’s weight also reduces rapidly. This also strengthens the bond between mother and child. After delivery, there are many big changes in the daily routine and health of every mother. Due to which she may become a victim of postpartum depression. Therefore, the mental health of the mother should also be taken care of during this period. Give him a comfortable environment. And give plenty of sleep.
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