What to do before giving birth

As the due date approaches, pregnant women must be prepared for childbirth. In addition to being admitted to the hospital in time to prepare for delivery, they should also prepare some supplies. There are many preparations before having a baby. In addition to money, special attention should be paid to the preparation of the following items:

1. Baby clothes

During pregnancy, mothers should prepare clothes for their babies to wear after they are born. It is best to prepare two sets of clothes first. Because children grow very fast after birth, if you buy too many clothes, they will become too small before they can wear them, which is a waste. During infancy, it can be said that babies do not have many opportunities to wear neat clothes. Usually they only need a loose top and a large diaper or a small quilt. Therefore, do not buy too much clothes for your baby.

Nowadays, many hospitals will provide the necessary clothes, bedding, small hats, etc. for newborns, so you should ask clearly in advance before delivery to avoid buying too much and wasting money.

2. Maternity products

In addition to buying the supplies needed for the newborn before giving birth, you should also purchase various supplies for pregnant women after delivery in advance to avoid being in a hurry after delivery. Experts remind that other things can be bought as needed according to the child's growth condition, but the things needed by the mother must be purchased in advance. For example, one or two packs of sanitary napkins for postpartum women, two or three nursing shirts, etc. You must pay special attention when purchasing sanitary napkins and nursing shirts. It is best to choose pure cotton materials.

In addition, special attention should be paid to the fact that due to the secretion of lochia after delivery, it is important to develop the habit of cleaning the vulva every day after delivery. At this time, you must buy special basins and towels for washing the vulva in advance to prevent vulvar infection.

3. Room temperature meter

A room temperature meter should be prepared before giving birth to ensure that the room temperature for the mother and baby is always maintained at around 22 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius. This kind of environment not only makes the mother and the baby feel comfortable, but also is more conducive to the mother's physical recovery and appetite recovery. When the child is taking a bath, it is best to control the room temperature at 26 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius. Too cold a temperature may cause the child to catch a cold, so a room temperature meter is very necessary.

However, special attention should be paid when controlling the temperature, and when using the air conditioner, be careful not to face the air outlet directly. It is best to turn on the air conditioner in the living room and let the cold air blow into the bedroom to prevent the baby and the mother from catching cold directly.