Having a kid is life changing and often scary, especially for women. Being a mother is a special feeling. But it can be daunting at times. As a mother much of our energies are invested on to the child. But mothers, you need to take care of yourselves as well.

Why is the care for mother important post pregnancy?

The child is new to the environment and therefore is taken care of very carefully, but the mothers are ignored in spite of being in the forefront and giving birth. This however needs changing. A woman often through several physical and mental issues following the weeks of pregnancy and therefore, they too deserve care. These changes that the women feel, if left unattended, may have dire consequences in the future.

Tips for proper post pregnancy care:

• First Six Weeks: The first six weeks post pregnancy care the most crucial weeks for a mother. It is in these six weeks that the mother goes through a lot of physiological and mental changes. There are cramps, water retention (edema), cramps and several other uncomfortable sensations that needs to be taken care of. Mothers, you should take care of your baby but your own body needs due attention as well. After first two weeks the parents more or less become accustomed to the demand of their baby, this is where the mother should ideally start taking care of herself in accordance with e baby’s routine.
• Confinement Period: As the name suggests, this is the period where the new mothers are confined to minimise and even rule out the risks of infections. There are services available for the duration of confinement period and they should be availed. Although the new found maternal instincts may ask you to handle all the work of your child, you must resist it for your own safety. The key is to maximise this period and take ample amount of rest.
• Importance of confinement period: Confinement period helps recover from child birth quickly, improve immunity and boosts milk production for the child.