Do not neglect to care after delivery, to avoid complications

 

Own experience of the eye, a lot of fun. Definitely feeling excited mother wrapped even need to care for, feed and take care of yourself and baby, as well as to restore health and to adapt to new environment.

Typically, nurse or midwife, the person responsible for managing the safe mother in the hospital after delivery. They are also experienced and trained to handle the mother gave birth before discharge from hospital.

Recognizing the important field of midwifery knowledge, the National Midwifery Association of Malaysia (NMSM), Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) and the Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA), organized the Mother and Infant Care Program (Mi-CARE), the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, recently this.

Inspired program in Obstetrics and Gynecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) attended by nurses and midwives trained to increase their knowledge and learn the latest techniques for pregnancy and birth as well as the quality of care to the mother.

Former President of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Malaysia, Dr. Mohamad Farouk Abdullah, said parents need to be healthy, nutritious food, get active and antenatal care (during pregnancy) a good and proper care in confinement to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Nurses need to know the physical and mental health patients within a few weeks so that the recovery and postpartum care more efficiently.

"Post-natal care is equally of concern that no adverse health effects in the future and help heal mother as usual," he said.

There are many different ways depending on the care of normal birth or through surgery.

"For normal delivery, and when the mother is still in the hospital, nurses need to make sure they rest in bed for a while after giving birth. They should not be too active as still weak.

"Nurses should also advise the mother got up and running as soon as possible convenience to avoid a blood clot in their veins," he said.

Meyusukan mother encouraged her child, while ensuring that blood pressure and pulse monitored regularly before being allowed to leave the hospital.

What nurses need to do is to follow the advice of her bath with warm water to help relieve soreness and accelerate wound healing after delivery.

"For the mothers who give birth surgery, nurses have to give them food intravenously and encourage walking as long as possible to prevent blood clots in the area of ​​the operation.

"If they feel pain at the surgery, immediately inform the doctor to get painkillers. If the mother does not have Sebrang complications, they may be allowed to return home, "he said.

Dr. Farouk also advised the mother to follow several steps before leaving the hospital to avoid any unwanted items at home.

"Consult your doctor to see Sebrang other complications such as open seam, remove the clip or suture surgery and so on," he said.

For personal care to wash up in the stitches still have not recovered, they should ensure that the wound had completely healed to prevent infection.

They need to consult a doctor if facing any problem while waiting for dry and heal wounds.

At home, parents need to avoid too depressed to be restored as soon as possible in addition to support from family and friends in a few days after discharge from hospital.

"Do not be too stressful to think of the body and the stomach is no longer slim as if the exercise in the stomach it may cause bleeding and so on. Wait for the doctor's advice, the rest are encouraged to eat plenty of fiber and avoid straining when in the bathroom, "he said.

Another thing to know is how to know the mother's womb had receded and shrink back to normal.

He said that vaginal blood will gradually change color to pale yellow within 10 to 14 days compared to the previous light-colored.

Dr. Farouk said, when they successfully dealt with in a manageable, it will give satisfaction to the couple and then see the child grow very quickly.

"Every child born to parents depends on how important management and collaboration between partners," he said.

Tips after birth

Take time to rest when baby is sleeping.

Use a support bra. Cold packs to help relieve breast swelling. Breast poultice of warm things to stimulate breast milk production.

If there are stitches in the vagina,, bath with warm water twice a day to relieve pain and speed healing.

After surgery, each mother must ensure the location of the operation to be kept dry and clean.

Tips husband and wife

Always make sure to balance the time between the baby and partner.

Always make sure the relationship is strong and smooth.

Always create a family nature of the couple and the baby.

Partners do not be too squirm, take time to relax.

Always communicate.

By Saadiah Ismail

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