What Happens After a Baby Is Born?

Mothers can choose to bottle-feed or breastfeed theirbabies.Breastfeedingis typically recommended since it allows the child to getnutritionand antibodies from the mother. If you decide to breastfeed, you will be encouraged to start as soon as possible after your child is born.

If you choose to bottle-feed, someone will assist you with your first feeding.

Nurses will check your child's feeding patterns and well-being throughout your stay at the hospital. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask them.

Along with feeding, avitamin Kinjection is also essential for your child. This helps prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, which is ableeding disorder. Your doctor would have discussed this with you during yourpregnancy.

If you do not wish your child to be injected, they will be given vitamin K orally.

Mothers often get too caught up in the immediate care of their children. But postpartum care for the mother is just as critical.

Vaginal soreness

If you had a vaginal delivery, you would have soreness in the region. If you had a tear or the doctor had to make an incision, the area will take a few weeks to heal. During this time, it might hurt. You can reduce discomfort by doing the following:

• Sit on a pillow rather than a hard surface, such as aplasticchair.
• Put an ice pack on the area to cool it.
• 当你小便的时候,阿宝ur warm water over the area between your anus and vaginal opening through a squeeze bottle.
• Ask your doctor to prescribeover-the-counterpainrelief medications. You can also use a numbing cream or spray.
• If you haveconstipation, ask your doctor to prescribe you astool softener.

Contractions

You may have contractions after your child is born. These are afterpains, and they continue for a few days after delivery. Thepainis similar tomenstrual cramps. Afterpains help prevent bleeding as they compress your uterine blood vessels.

你更有可能产后痛如果你choose to breastfeed your child. They're a result ofoxytocinrelease. The hormone is released when you breastfeed. If the pain is too much to handle, talk to your doctor. They'll recommend over-the-counter medications for pain relief.

Sore breasts

You may have sore breasts for a few days following delivery as your milk comes in. Your nipples may also be sore.

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal discharge after your child's birth is heavier than your period. It may also have clots. Your discharge will stop in a few weeks.

Baby blues

Emotionally, you may have the "baby blues" in the postpartum period, characterized by sadness,anxiety, and crying. They usually last for one to two weeks. Baby blues are common in women and could be related to exhaustion, hormonal, and physical changes. If they have not passed within a few weeks, contact your doctor, as you may have more severe post-nataldepression.

Your body may take months to heal, especially if you have had a cesarean section. You may even have emotional issues for a long time. In the first few days after delivery, you'll experience the most pain. It gradually gets lesser with time. Don't hesitate to ask for help in newborn care, as overexertion and exhaustion can delay your healing process.