A new mother has to be provided with certain important tips in maintaining herself and her newborn child.
The importance of an attendant to be nearby the mother for 24 hoursRecommended timing of postnatal visits.The right eating habits & nutritional advice and the food to avoid for a new mother.The importance of having adequate rest & sleepAdvice regarding postpartum bleeding, when it is considered normal or excessiveWhat are the danger signs for mother and babyPersonal Hygiene & care of episiotomyAdvice over immunization schedule of a newborn
Difficulty feeding (poor attachment, not suckling well)
Is taking less than 8 feeds in 24 hours.
Ulcers or thrush (white patches) in the mouth - explain that this is different from normal breast milk in the mouth
Irritated cord with pus or blood Pus coming from the eyes or skin pustules
Advise the mother and family to seek care immediately, day or night. They should not wait if the baby has any of these signs:
Difficulty in breathing.Fever.Bleeding.Yellow palms and soles of feet.Fits.Feels cold.Not feeding.Diarrhea.She should go to the hospital or health centre immediately, day or night.
SHE SHOULD NOT WAIT if she has any of the following danger signs:
Vaginal bleeding has increasedFitsFast or difficult breathing Fever and too weak to get out of bed Severe headaches with blurred vision Calf pain, redness or swelling; shortness of breath or chest pain.Swollen, red or tender breasts or nipplesProblems urinating or leakingInfection in the area of the wound (redness, swelling, pain, or pus in wound site)Smelly vaginal dischargeSevere depression or suicidal behaviour (ideas, plan or attempt)Increased pain or infection in the perineum