How to take care of a woman who has given birth naturally?

Postpartum care for women who give birth naturally should include more uterine massage, which will help expel lochia and prevent postpartum hemorrhage caused by poor uterine contraction. Then observe the condition of the lochia. Generally, it will be discharged in about four to six weeks after delivery. If there are large blood clots and foul odor in the lochia, you must seek medical attention in time.

1. The key points of postpartum care for normal delivery include massaging the uterus to help the uterus recover, facilitate the discharge of lochia, and prevent postpartum hemorrhage due to poor contraction. The massage method is to find the location of the uterus. Women who give birth naturally can feel a lump under the navel. The uterus becomes soft, and massage the uterus in a circular motion with your palms to make it hard. If the uterus contracts painfully, you can stop the massage and lie prone to relieve the pain.

2. Postpartum care requires observation of lochia. Lochia refers to the secretions discharged from the uterus, which usually appear 1 to 3 days after delivery. It is relatively abundant and red in color. It will turn light yellow after 10 days and will completely disappear in about 4 to 6 weeks. Tell your healthcare provider right away if there are large clots, a foul odor, or fresh blood in the lochia.

3. During normal delivery and postpartum care, you should also pay attention to urination. The perineal wound is painful, and the bladder and urethra will be compressed during delivery, so you may not be able to urinate or have difficulty defecating after delivery. Therefore, the mother can start urinating 2 hours after delivery. If she is unable to urinate, she can seek help from a nurse.

4. Finally, pay attention to your bowel movements. The disappearance of abdominal pressure after delivery, lack of fiber, bed rest and other factors will weaken intestinal peristalsis and prolong emptying time. Many mothers are unwilling to defecate and are prone to constipation. During the postpartum period, you should eat more easily digestible semi-liquid food, eat more fiber-rich food, exercise appropriately, and have bowel movements on time every day. You can also use anal suppositories to reduce constipation.