Other Post Hospitalisation Care

Regarding the episiotomy or perineal laceration stitches if the material applied for the stitches is absorbable; these do not have to be removed. In others, removal of stitches is usually done after 7days, before discharge from the hospital. Most maternity centres would give you the chance to see your baby as soon as you are out of the shock of labour and are relaxed and comfortable. This may take a few hours. Do not be apprehensive in loving him, cuddling him and above all in developing a kindly relationship with him right away. You may put him to the breast as well. In all probability, he is going to stay in a cradle by your beside-yes, right under your very nose. Do not neglect your diet. Take plenty of fluids and good nourishing diet if you want to regain your health and to successfully breast-feed your baby. Care of the breasts is of utmost importance. Always keep a good, well-fitting brassiere on. Attend to the cleanliness of the breasts. Also, learn how to manually express milk out of them. You may have to do it at one or another time, especially when gross engorgement of the breasts becomes a problem. Learn from the doctors and the nurses things which will stand in good stead to you and the baby once you are back home.