How to care for wounds after childbirth

1, after childbirth, the mother should get out of bed as soon as possible, can prevent the uterus tilted back and infection, is conducive to uterine regeneration and the discharge of malodex. On the first day after delivery, you can take care of yourself with normal activities. On the second and third day, you can gradually resume normal living activities. However, postpartum activities should be combined with work and rest, avoid prolonged standing and sitting, long-term squatting or extraction of heavy objects to prevent uterine prolapse. 2, a week after childbirth is prohibited to sit in the bath can be rubbed or shower. 3, choose breathable and comfortable nursing pads and cotton underwear, change nursing pads and underwear regularly. 4, due to the different wound form, wound care is different: lateral incision of the wound rest should be to the opposite side of the perineal wound, on the one hand, can make the postpartum dew as far as possible not to invade the wound, on the other hand, can improve the local wound blood circulation, to promote wound healing. Perineal wounds should avoid excessive leg abduction and timely cleaning of the perineum. 5, after childbirth should keep the vulva clean: after each urination and defecation should be used to wash the perineum with water, the cleaning process should avoid the inflow of water into the vagina, for the wound healing slowly or poor healing maternal can use 1/5000 of potassium permanganate solution cleaning, a week later the solution can be used to sit in the basin. 6, the perineal wound swelling pain, available 95% ethanol (alcohol) gauze or 50% magnesium sulfate wet compress vulva. Infrared local irradiation can also be used. 7, when the body temperature rises or perineal wounds appear obvious pain or abnormal secretions, should promptly seek medical advice, alert to wound infection. 8, postpartum wounds are generally taken intradermal suture way, generally do not need to remove stitches, the mother needs to follow the doctor’s instructions to regularly return to visit the wound recovery. 9.Postpartum mothers should eat light and easy to digest food, prevent constipation, avoid excessive force when defecating.