New Delhi:- Postpartum condition i.e. the time after delivery is a period in which the new mother needs physical and mental support. This time can be very challenging for the mother, because during this period she has to face many physical changes and physical and mental problems. But with proper care, proper fitness routine and family support it can be made enjoyable.
Postpartum care of women is important
Becoming a mother is the most special experience for any woman. But some time after the birth of a child is also very difficult for many women. Whether the delivery is vaginal or caesarean, problems occurring in the body due to it, changes in the body due to the birth of a child and taking care of the newborn with a weak body, there are many such reasons which affect the mental and physical condition of women after delivery. Affect health. Doctors say that although there is a need to take special care of the mother's health for a long time after the birth of the child, but in the few days after the birth of the child, which is also called postpartum condition or postpartum time, at that time women should Special care and help is needed.
postpartum problems
Gynecologist Dr. Vijayalakshmi says that the time after childbirth is different for every woman. Some women recover quickly, while others take more time. Whether the delivery is vaginal or caesarean, the period after delivery is generally very troublesome for women. If the delivery has taken place in a normal manner i.e. vaginally, then there may be pain and swelling in the vagina for a few days after delivery. Apart from this, women may also have problems related to urination and defecation. Not only this, sometimes if a woman has had stitches or an episiotomy during vaginal delivery, women usually experience pain or swelling in the vagina, vulva and perineum. There are some different problems in cesarean delivery also. Irrespective of the type of delivery, the mother continues to bleed for 15-20 days and sometimes even longer after delivery. Therefore, after the birth of the child, the woman is advised to take extra care for some time.
She says that the body uses a lot of energy during and after delivery. At the same time, after the birth of a child, the hormone levels in women suddenly fall, due to which sometimes they may experience mood swings or some other problems. Apart from this, new responsibilities like taking care of the child, feeding him milk, his untimely sleeping, waking up, crying make the mother very tired and due to this she is not able to sleep the required amount.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi explains that the period of 6 weeks after delivery is called postpartum period. In fact, during this period, most women feel more the effects of physical and mental problems occurring after delivery. Such as lack of energy, feeling of physical weakness and fatigue due to hormonal changes, mood swings, weight gain, and hair fall etc. During this period, a woman may also experience more sadness, anxiety and irritability. Which is also known as postpartum depression. However, in most cases it can be handled with time and care. But if this condition persists for a long time, it is important to contact a doctor.
how to prevent
She says that mother's care becomes very important right after delivery. However, in many places here we also see the custom of not allowing the mother to do any work for some period after the birth of the child, the main reason for which is to give physical and mental rest to the mother. But nowadays many people do not pay much attention to these things. She says that so that women can avoid such problems and can spend this sensitive time after becoming a mother in a better way, it is very important to create a support system at home. In which the help of other family members and friends should be taken in the care of the child and related tasks and in the household chores.
Not only this, women should make good use of their time, like mothers should also try to complete their sleep during the time when the child is sleeping. Apart from this, it is very important that women take full care of their diet and nutrition and do regular exercise. This will benefit both physical and mental health. Apart from this, it is very important that women take special care of their health and if they experience any health problem or discomfort, they should immediately consult a doctor.
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