After 40 days, you should be protected from pregnancy. The condition called milk preservation lasts for 36-40 days.
The external sexual area, called perineum, is thought to be more protected against germs. Therefore, the risk of contracting germs is less than other areas. However, if you have a birth stitch, you can apply disinfectant liquids for 2-3 days. If we need stitches, we use absorbable stitches and we do not need to have your stitches removed.
There is no harm in lifting heavy loads after normal birth. Be as active as possible at home.
Especially in the first 3 months of your breastfeeding period. Vitamin and iron support is required.
After birth, a slightly sweet-smelling discharge called lochia occurs for about 40 days. This discharge appears bloody at first, but after 4-5 days, its color gradually becomes lighter. This discharge becomes increasingly dense. It is important if it becomes bleeding.
If you have postpartum fever, heavy bleeding, swelling and discharge from the wound, chest pain, shortness of breath, extreme weakness and fatigue, extreme and gradually increasing pain, and difficulties in passing gas and stool, If you have nausea and vomiting, you should consult your doctor who performed your delivery.
Your nipple care is important. After wiping your breast with gauze or clean cotton dipped in boiled and cooled water, apply the recommended cream. The cream should be applied at least 3-4 times a day. Silicone nipples. You can use it.
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