Mother and child care is a delicate and important task, which concerns the healthy growth of the newborn and the physical recovery of the mother. The following are practical aspects of mother and child care that help start-up parents better care for their babies and mothers。
Newborn care
1. Skin care: the skin of the newborn child is very tender and requires special care. The use of modest baby bathing items to avoid the use of adult skin protection. After the bath, the dry skin is gently slapped, with special attention to the dryness of the wrinkles to prevent diaper rashes。
Feeding care: breastfeeding is the best option, but can sometimes be difficult. Maintain good breastfeeding positions to ensure that the baby is able to suck milk effectively. In the event of problems such as breast inflammation, timely medical treatment is provided. In the case of formula feeding, it is necessary to apply the correct adjustment to avoid over-heavy or over-drive。
Sleep care: newborn children need adequate sleep to promote growth and development. (c) keep the sleeping environment quiet, comfortable and warm, avoiding light and noise. When the baby cries, it can try to appease the back, shake or sing the lullaby。
4. Decontamination care: the frequency and sexual characteristics of the newborn child vary from one individual to another. In general, the newborn is released for the first time within 24 hours of birth, green or black. Then the shit color became yellow or brown. If the baby has symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, etc., it should be treated in a timely manner。
5. Vaccination: vaccinations such as hepatitis b vaccine, bcg, etc. Are carried out in accordance with the national immunization plan. Pre-vaccination ensures that the baby is in good health, and post-vaccination detection of any adverse effects。
Mother care
1. Post-natal recovery: after childbirth, the mother needs some time to recover her physical strength and health. (c) a reasonable diet that guarantees nutritional balance; adequate rest to avoid excessive labour; and adequate exercise, such as walking, yoga, etc., to promote physical recovery。
2. Erasing: when a child is delivered, the mother is released, which is a normal phenomenon of the disempowerment of the uterus. Visible colours and flows will diminish over time. Keep the vagina clean and dry and, in case of anomalies, refer to the doctor in a timely manner。
3. Emotional management: post-partum mood fluctuations are normal, but prolonged depression may affect physical health. Maintain a good mind and communicate with family and friends; if needed, seek professional psychological counselling。
4. Contraception: mothers are still at risk of becoming pregnant before the onset of the post-natal period. Therefore, effective contraceptive measures, such as the use of condoms or iuds, are needed. Appropriate contraceptive methods are selected under the direction of a doctor。
Periodic review: periodic post-natal review, including gynaecological, breast and pelvic muscle examinations. Potential health problems, such as laxity of the pelvis, breast disease, etc., are detected and treated in a timely manner。
With this practical knowledge of mother and child care, new mothers and fathers can take better care of their babies and mothers and provide strong guarantees of mother and child health. At the same time, it is necessary to respond flexibly to specific situations and to seek the advice and assistance of professional doctors in a timely manner。
