Giving birth is a tremendous task for mothers in terms of recovery and wellness, so to halt the divarication of recti and speed up your postpartum recovery, here are a few suggestions:
Take Proper Care of Aches and Pains
You can take acetaminophen if you've been pushed too hard. After doing diastasis recti exercises, relax your muscles by taking hot showers or using a heating pad. You can also get a massage to help ease your pain and discomfort.
Maintain a Regular Schedule
Be patient and don't try to rush your first postpartum belly bowel movement. Getting and staying regular can be as simple as eating a diet high in fibre-rich foods (whole grains, fruits, and vegetables), going for walks, and using mild stool softening agents. If you have perineal tears or a C-section scar, avoid straining, which is bad for both.
Do your Kegel Exercises
It's the best way to get your vagina back in shape, make sex more enjoyable for you and your partner, and get rid of postpartum urinary incontinence — no matter how you had your baby. So, as soon as you're able, the best postnatal care in Singapore begins with postpartum Kegel exercises and work your way up to three sets of 20 a day.
Aid the Recovery of your Perineum
Every two hours for the first 24 hours after birth, ice your perineum. To prevent urine from irritating torn skin, spray the area with warm water both before and after peeing. If you're in pain, try taking 20-minute warm baths several times a day. Avoid standing or sitting for long periods, and sleep on your left side if possible.
Take Care of your Scar from Childbirth
Once a day, use soap and water to gently clean your C-section incision. Apply antibiotic ointment on your postpartum belly after thoroughly drying with a towel. Inquire with your doctor about whether or not you should cover the wound with a bandage or leave it unprotected. Unless your doctor gives you the all-clear, don't carry anything but your baby around.
Orchard Clinic is a specialised treatment centre that analyses and cures abdominal separation and urinary incontinence for women in Singapore. Contact them to book your consultation.
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