Well, the moment you have been waiting for 9 months is here and it is the most
joyous moment for the parents. Although it is a time of happiness and smiles, there
are few things we need to be on lookout for.
- MASTITIS
One of the most common infections to catch up on is mastitis. For breastfeeding or
pumping moms, during the time of milk establishment, Breast engorgement can lead
to mastitis, if not pumped frequently. Make sure to empty your breasts fully, if the
baby takes enough and there is still some milk, it is a good idea to pump and store the
rest of the milk in freezer. This not only helps in improving milk but will reduces the
chance of breast engorgement.
- HEMORRHOIDS
If you have had a vaginal delivery, due to pushing during the delivery you might
develop internal or external hemorrhoids which can lead to extreme pain. You can
find my full article on tips to cure hemorrhoids here.
- MILK SUPPLY IF PUMPING OR BREASTFEEDING
Your milk will start around 2-3 days after giving birth. Until then, you can hand
express or offer breast for the drips and drops of colostrum, which is amazing to your
baby. Milk supply can be low or high, you will need to pump/feed often in both the
cases. If your milk supply is low, your little one might be still hungry and asking for
more. In this case feed the baby more often and that will also naturally increase the
amount of milk.
- TUMMY BAND
That 9 months belly shedding might looks worrisome, but good news is that, using a
tight tummy band for first couple months helps reducing it by 80% if you aim it for
keeping it on for at-least 18 hours a day.
- COVERING EARS
After giving birth the immunity will be low. You will need to stay home and safe for
first few weeks, until your immunity starts improving. It is important to not let air pass
through ears, cover them with a cloth or cotton. Eat lots of garlic (lots and lots of it),
drink milk and healthy fruits and vegetables will help you improve your immunity.
- CONSTIPATION
Constipation is the major trouble in postpartum than pregnancy. Take good high fiber
foods and drinks LOTS and LOTS of water. I really mean LOTS! or you will have to
combat it with first few months. With breastfeeding/pumping around a 1 liter of milk,
you are much more prone to dehydration.
- CRACKED NIPPLES
Introducing your breasts to pumping and feeding can lead to nipple cracking if not
moisturized well. Use a Nipple cream that will help soothe pain. Feeding can cause
uncomfortable nipple pain for couple weeks, later on you won’t feel anything. Keep
going!
- FEELING LOW AND DEPRESSED
It is natural to feel low and depressed after giving birth for first few weeks also called
as baby blues. You might also feel overwhelmed with all the sudden hormonal and
chemical changes in your body. Talk to a friend, mother or your partner about this and
it is OK to be low and sad for a little while after giving birth. If you are having too
much depression symptoms please give a call to your doctor and discuss what you are
going through and also with your family
Also, be lookout for any extreme discomfort, fever, chills etc. and give a call to your
nurse practitioner right away.
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