At
the sixth week of baby
The
Postnatal Check of Mom
Both
you and the baby will have a postnatal check six weeks after the birth. The
doctor will feel your abdomen to check that the womb has
returned to its normal size and may check your weight, urine and
blood pressure. Your will be asked if you have had any unusual pain,
bleeding or discharge, it is quite normal for the lochia , the
usual discharge after the baby's birth, to still be present. Your
doctor will probably take a cervical smear.
If
you still have pain in the site of your episiotomies make sure the doctor
checks to ensure that it is not infected. The doctor will
usually discuss contraception with you at this visit.
The
postnatal check gives you the opportunity to discuss any worries you
might have. You may be anxious about sex if you have either tried
intercourse and found it painful or have not yet attempted it, which is very
common.
Postnatal Exercises
Many
mothers find they are so busy after the birth that they are tempted to give
up doing postnatal exercises after a week of two. It is important that
you carry on with these exercises as they will help you keep fit and make
you better able to enjoy your baby. Below is a reminder of some of the
basic exercises which you should do several times a day.
Tummy
Muscles
Lie
on your back on the floor, knees bent and hands on upper chest. Lift
your head and shoulders off the floor keeping your waist and
back on the floor ; look at your knees then relax.
Pelvic
Floor Muscles
Tighten
the muscles to pull up your vagina and anus towards your body.
Hold for five are not sure that you are tightening the right muscles.
try interrupting the flow of urine.
Do
this exercise regularly. it is very important as it will help you avoid
complaints as it will help you avoid important such as prolapsed of the
uterus, or incontinence.
Back
Strengthening
Lie
face downward on the floor, arms behind your back
clasping hands loosely. Lift your head and shoulders off the floor. Then
relax.
