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Here are important things to keep in mind after a normal delivery to help the mother recover faster and stay healthy:
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✅ 1. Rest is Very Important
• Body needs time to heal.
• Take adequate sleep whenever possible.
• Avoid heavy work for at least 6 weeks.
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✅ 2. Personal Hygiene
• Keep the perineal area clean and dry.
• Change sanitary pads every 4–6 hours.
• Use warm water for cleaning.
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✅ 3. Lochia (Bleeding) Care
• Bleeding can continue for 4–6 weeks.
• If bleeding becomes very heavy or foul-smelling → contact doctor.
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✅ 4. Nutrition
• Eat iron-rich and protein-rich diet.
• Include: milk, eggs, dal, green leafy vegetables, fruits.
• Drink plenty of water (important for breastfeeding).
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✅ 5. Pain Relief
• Mild abdominal and back pain is normal.
• Doctor-prescribed painkillers can be taken.
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✅ 6. Stitches Care (If Episiotomy Done)
• Keep the area dry.
• Do sitz bath (warm water sitting bath) 2 times daily.
• Pain decreases in a few days.
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✅ 7. Breastfeeding
• Start breastfeeding within 1 hour of delivery.
• Helps reduce bleeding and improves bonding.
• Ensure correct latching to avoid nipple cracks.
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✅ 8. Emotional Health
• Mood swings are common.
• If sadness lasts Under 2 weeks → talk to doctor (possible postpartum depression).
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✅ 9. Avoid
• Heavy weight lifting
• Intercourse for 6 weeks
• Using tampons
• Long-distance travel
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✅ 10. When to Call a Doctor?
• Heavy bleeding (soaking pad within 1 hour)
• Fever
• Severe abdominal pain
• Foul-smelling discharge
• Breast pain or lumps

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