What should women pay attention to when taking care of their private parts after childbirth?

When a woman gives birth, whether through cesarean section or natural delivery, some changes will occur in her body. These changes require careful care, especially the care of the female private parts. Especially mothers who give birth naturally should pay special attention to the care of private wounds, otherwise it will easily cause infection or gynecological diseases. Now let’s talk about the methods of postpartum private care.

1. Pay attention to cleaning

To clean your body during the confinement period, it is recommended to take a sponge bath or a shower instead of a basin bath or a sitz bath to avoid infection of private wounds. Rinse the perineum with warm water after urinating or defecating. Wipe from front to back, or press and wipe dry directly. Avoid wiping back and forth to prevent the matcha from damaging the skin. Don't be afraid of trouble and do it perfunctorily. When flushing, be careful not to use too strong a flow of water or flush too hard, and don't let dirty water rush into the guide. During the period of postpartum lochia discharge, remember to change sanitary napkins frequently. At the beginning, change them about once an hour, and then once every two hours.

2. Pay attention to massage to help remove lochia

New mothers who give birth naturally can massage the uterus in the abdomen by making circles to help the lochia be discharged smoothly. However, new mothers who have undergone cesarean section cannot do this action because of the wound. Many mothers who have undergone caesarean section will experience retained lochia, which is usually caused by insufficient blood and qi. You can use Chinese medicine to expel lochia. Motherwort can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and promote the discharge of blood stasis and lochia; Angelica can nourish blood and promote blood circulation, which can not only replenish postpartum deficiency, but also remove postpartum blood stasis. Both are very suitable traditional Chinese medicines for postpartum foot bath.

3. Pay attention to nutritional balance

New mothers should ensure their daily nutritional needs, replenish their bodies with sufficient nutrients, and eat more foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E to facilitate wound recovery. It is important not to take large amounts of supplements right after giving birth.

4. Get enough sleep

New mothers should pay more attention to rest after giving birth and avoid carrying or lifting heavy objects. During the first 2 weeks of confinement, if you hold your baby in a standing position, the duration should not be too long.