MOMMY'S IMMEDIATELY AFTER GIVING BIRTH, HERE ARE THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD NOTE

 

If you are pregnant with your first baby, you might be wondering what changes may occur in your body during the first 24 hours after you give birth. This article will explain what to expect after a normal vaginal birth in the hospital. The first 24 hours of a newborn baby are the most severe moment in a woman's life. Your hormones are having a ride of their own, and your emotions are all over the place. Taking care of a tiny human that looks so fragile and beautiful is a big responsibility at that very moment.

1) Make Sure Your Baby's Umbilical Cord Is Carefully Removed

2) Your milk is the best, most nutritious food that you can give to your infant, and breastfeeding your child is great for your health as well. You can start breastfeeding your baby about an hour or two after birth.

3) The first few breaths of your infant are usually hard, labored, shallow, and irregular. While this is not a cause for alarm, just keep monitoring the baby; if you think the breathing is too noisy, consult a doctor.

4) The APGAR test is the first test that the doctor will perform on your child to make sure that your baby is normal.

5) Most newborns weigh between 2 kgs to 4 kgs. The weight of your child is an indicator of how good your baby is doing.

6) Baby’s first poop is called meconium. This looks very different from feces, but that is completely normal.

7) Skin-to-skin contact is very important for your child, it makes the baby get familiar with you.

8) Vitamin K is administered to the newborn to prevent any bleeding and it helps in blood clotting.

9) A newly born babe's eyes are always very delicate, soft, and sensitive. So must always b conscious of their eyes. Use a damp cloth and some clean water to wipe their eyes at all times.

10) Every vaccination is important for your child, so mark the dates and make sure you get your child vaccinated. BCG offers protection against tuberculosis.

11) If your child isn’t getting enough sleep, your child is probably in distress. Sleeping is very important for newly born babies.

12) Keeping your baby warm helps in regulating their body temperature.

Motherhood is a beautiful experience, it's something so many women are not opportune to enjoy...

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