1. Building a healthy and milk-boosting diet
The mother's body loses a lot of energy and blood after giving birth. Supplementing nutrition at this time not only serves the mother's recovery but also directly affects the quality of milk supply for feeding children.
Diverse groups of substances: The pregnant woman's meal needs to have enough 4 groups of substances including protein (pork, beef, chicken, fish), starch, healthy fats and vitamins from vegetables. Instead of just eating turmeric braised meat or dried goby fish according to the old concept, diverse eating helps pregnant mothers eat more deliciously and nutritiously.
Supplement with enough water and micronutrients: Postpartum mothers need to drink 2 to 3 liters of warm water per day (including filtered water, warm milk, broth) to stimulate milk rush. At the same time, continue to maintain taking iron and calcium pills as prescribed by your doctor to avoid osteoporosis and anemia.
2. Scientific and safe body hygiene
The concept of abstaining from bathing and washing hair for a whole month after birth is no longer appropriate, and can even easily cause infection for both mother and baby due to bacteria buildup.
Wash and wash properly: About 2-3 days after birth (for natural births) or when the surgical wound has dried the face (for cesarean sections), mothers can completely wash and wash. However, it is necessary to wash with warm water in a windproof room, the fast bath time is less than 10 minutes and dry the body immediately. You can steam with natural herbal leaves to help circulate qi and blood.
Postpartum wound care: Clean the intimate area or incision with warm clean water at least 2-3 times/day, then use a soft towel to pat dry. Always keep the wounds dry and ventilated, change sanitary pads regularly to prevent bacterial growth.
3. Prioritize rest time and light exercise
Sleep plays the role of a natural healing medicine for women's bodies after a stressful childbirth.
Take advantage of sleeping with your baby: Taking care of newborns at night can easily cause severe sleep deprivation for mothers. Apply the rule of "baby sleeps, mother sleeps" so that the body has time to regenerate energy, helping the uterine muscles to contract better.
Early exercise: Instead of lying motionless on the bed, mothers should sit up and practice walking gently around the room as soon as possible (about 24 hours after birth). Moderate exercise helps discharge lochia more easily, limits the risk of intestinal adhesions (for cesarean sections) and reduces venous blood clots.
4. Mental health care and postpartum depression prevention
The sudden change in hormones combined with pressure from childcare can easily cause postpartum women to fall into a sensitive, anxious, and even depressed state.
Family companionship: The husband and relatives need to actively share housework and take care of the baby at night so that the mother has time to rest. The timely care and encouragement of the husband is the greatest spiritual medicine to help the wife relieve pressure.
Spend time for yourself: Every day, postpartum mothers should spend about 15 - 30 minutes to relax by listening to music, gently nourishing their skin or chatting with friends. Don't hesitate to express your difficulties and fatigue to your loved ones instead of keeping it secret.
