Vaginal care for normal delivery

Pregnant women around 40 weeks of pregnancy will face delivery. If they choose natural delivery, they must pay attention to their genitals, which is a vital part. Vaginal care during normal delivery is very important. Doctors will also give pregnant women some advice and care methods, but as a mother, you must always observe the changes in your genitals. Once any abnormality occurs, you must see a doctor in time to resolve it. Natural childbirth can cause great damage to the genitals, so scientific and reasonable care is very important.

1. Nursing Guidelines for the First 3 Days after a Normal Delivery

1. Care on the first day after normal delivery

(1) Within 6 hours after delivery, medical staff will observe uterine contractions, lochia, and vaginal bleeding every hour, check the wounds, and ask the mother if she feels any discomfort. They will also record the amount of blood loss over 24 hours. New mothers should remember to give the blood count paper to the doctor or nurse. Measure your temperature and pulse three times a day for three consecutive days. Everyone must actively cooperate with the doctor.

(2) After a normal delivery, the mother should pay special attention to keeping the perineum clean. Wipe the perineum with 0.25% iodine twice a day and wash it from front to back with clean water after defecation.

(3) After a normal birth, women should get more rest and avoid watching TV or reading books as much as possible.

(4) To prevent cross infection, bathing and treatment of the newborn should be done last, and the new mother should carefully observe the condition of his skin all over his body. In addition, all clothes and bedding must be disinfected before reuse.

2. Care on the second day after normal delivery

(1) Medical staff will check the lactation status of the mother. If milk withdrawal is required, the doctor will give her milk withdrawal medicine, which should be taken as directed by the doctor.

(2) The doctor will also guide the mother to perform anal contraction exercises and rehabilitation exercises, check the uterine fundus, and calculate the amount of blood loss over 24 hours. The new mother should actively cooperate.

(3) When the perineum is irradiated with spectrum or infrared rays, new mothers should be careful to avoid burns to the perineum and keep the perineum clean.

3. Care on the 3rd day after normal delivery

(1) Let the baby suck more milk to avoid breast engorgement. The doctor will teach you how to express milk.

(2) New mothers can ask their doctors various questions related to newborn feeding and care.

(3) Most newborns will be referred to pediatrics, and new mothers should be mentally prepared.

2. What should we pay attention to in normal delivery care?

1. Pay attention to your diet. It is advisable to eat soupy and easily digestible foods, such as porridge, noodles, boiled eggs, etc.

2. Go to the toilet in time. Urinate within 2-4 hours after delivery and defecate within 1-2 days.

3. Adhere to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is very beneficial to the breast health and uterine recovery of new mothers, while also allowing them to maintain close contact with their babies.

4. Get out of bed and move around as soon as possible. After delivery, you can do some simple movements in bed such as raising your head, arms, and hips, and you can get out of bed after 8-12 hours.