Routine Post-natal Advise

Cap Raricap 1 OD x 3 months. (Iron=2I)

Tab Ostocalcium 1 bd x till lactation continues (calcium =2c)

Advise and insist on Breast feeding:

Impress upon the mother that Breast feeding is the best for the baby, because:

Breast milk is nature’s specially created complete diet for first 4 to 6 months, in a easily digestible form.

The antibodies in breast milk give the child immunity against diseases like diarhoea, respiratory infections, allergies etc.

Breast feeding helps to build a strong emotional bond between strong emotional blood between mother and baby.

Start breast feeding with one hour of delivery.

Clean the nipples before feeding.

Post natal Exercises:

Perineal exercises: to regain the tone of stretched perineal muscles. Contrast the perineal muscles, as if to hold urine x 15-20 times x 4-5 times/day

Abdominal & Back exercises: to regain adominal muscle tone. Straight leg raising & Neck raising in supine & prone position.

Maintain erect posture while standing & walking.

No sexual intercourse for 6 weeks.