Sleeping position and precautions after normal delivery

Childbirth for women is something that deserves great attention, especially for mothers who give birth naturally, as they need a lot of strength during childbirth, so their bodies are very weak after giving birth. Moreover, even a normal birth will still have a great impact on the body. Even the sleeping position after a normal birth requires certain postures and precautions. These must attract the attention of postpartum mothers. So what are the sleeping positions and precautions after a normal birth?

1. Postpartum sleeping position

1. The sleeping posture after childbirth is indeed very important, because incorrect sleeping posture after childbirth can easily lead to uterine displacement. For example, always sleeping in a supine position can easily lead to the uterus falling back, causing postpartum low back pain, increased leucorrhea, and is not conducive to the discharge of lochia.

2. For women who undergo cesarean section, the effect of anesthetics will disappear after the operation, and the women will feel pain in the wound. The supine position is most sensitive to the pain of uterine contraction, so they should adopt the side-lying position with the body at an angle of 20-30 degrees to the bed, and put a quilt or blanket behind their back to reduce the vibration and pulling pain of the incision when the body moves.

3. During the rest period, the mother should avoid lying on her back for a long time. She should alternate between lying on her side and lying on her back. You can start lying on your stomach 2 weeks after delivery, 1 to 2 times a day, each time for about 15 minutes. In addition, you can eat small meals frequently and drink more soup to help produce milk. Eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement the vitamins needed by the human body. Breastfeeding mothers should also supplement calcium.

4. After giving birth, you must rest at home, pay attention to sleep, and don't let yourself get tired again, but never lie in bed for a whole month. Generally, you can get out of bed and do some light activities 3 days after delivery. You should insist on proper physical exercise during the confinement period, and do some postpartum gymnastics or yoga, which can help you get back in shape as soon as possible. Starting from the second day after delivery, you can comb your hair, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth. But try not to touch cold water.

Second, the sleeping position precautions after childbirth

1. The sleeping posture after childbirth is indeed very important, because incorrect sleeping posture after childbirth can easily lead to uterine displacement. For example, always sleeping in a supine position can easily lead to the uterus falling back, causing postpartum low back pain, increased leucorrhea, and is not conducive to the discharge of lochia.

2. For women who undergo cesarean section, the effect of anesthetics will disappear after the operation, and the women will feel pain in the wound. The supine position is most sensitive to the pain of uterine contraction, so they should adopt the side-lying position with the body at an angle of 20-30 degrees to the bed, and put a quilt or blanket behind their back to reduce the vibration and pulling pain of the incision when the body moves.

3. During the rest period, the mother should avoid lying on her back for a long time. She should alternate between lying on her side and lying on her back. You can start lying on your stomach 2 weeks after delivery, 1 to 2 times a day, each time for about 15 minutes. In addition, you can eat small meals frequently and drink more soup to help produce milk. Eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement the vitamins needed by the human body. Breastfeeding mothers should also supplement calcium.