{"product_id":"2940150513969","title":"First day","description":"Also in this series you can find additional information in\u003cbr\u003eAfter delivery...What to expect after your miracle has arrived.\u003cbr\u003eBreastfeeding… What to expect after your miracle has arrived.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Taking care of mom.\u003cbr\u003e2. Nutrition\u003cbr\u003e3. Bathroom needs\u003cbr\u003e4. Activity\u003cbr\u003e5. Body changes\u003cbr\u003e6. Medications\u003cbr\u003e7. Emotions\u003cbr\u003e8. When you should call a doctor\u003cbr\u003e9. Caring for your baby\u003cbr\u003e10. Circumcision\u003cbr\u003e11. Diapers\u003cbr\u003e12. Safety\u003cbr\u003e13. Elimination\u003cbr\u003e14. The baby’s behavior and responses.\u003cbr\u003e15. Baby problems that you should call the doctor for\u003cbr\u003e16. Breastfeeding\u003cbr\u003e17. Common problems with breastfeeding\u003cbr\u003e18. Signs that the baby is eating well\u003cbr\u003e19. Breast care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking care of mom.\u003cbr\u003ePeri-care- you want to wash yourself after you use the bathroom, a small water bottle can be used or a bidet toilet if you have one. Usually you will get an plastic squirt bottle the hospital will give you to clean yourself. You want to keep yourself clean to protect yourself from infections. If you have pain you can use witch hazel pads and benzocaine spray. Both are over the counter and inexpensive. I suggest you use the spray before and after you urinate. \u003cbr\u003eHemorrhoids- anyone who has them can countess they can be extremely painful. They are blood vessels that have become swollen from the pressures of delivering your baby or constipation can cause straining and that leads to hemorrhoids. The pain and itching caused can be extremely uncomfortable. Bleeding may also be caused by hemorrhoids. \u003cbr\u003eYou can use ice packs and witch hazel pads for relief of pain. Some mothers like to put them together. \u003cbr\u003eA sitz bath followed by an ice pack right after can be soothing. \u003cbr\u003eBuy soft, white, unscented tissues, which tend to cause less irritation. If you have stitches in your bottom, be sure to talk with your doctor about your personal care after delivery. \u003cbr\u003eVerify with your doctor first but you can take Tylenol or ibuprofen, even if you're breastfeeding. Do not use aspirin or aspirin products if you are breast feeding. Don't take more than the recommended amount, and if the pain is not helped by the medicine or you find bleeding from your rectum, call to your doctor.\u003cbr\u003eIt is important to avoid constipation. Your doctor will probably order you a stool softener. Eat a fiber rich diet and drink plenty of water. If you have to poop, don’t wait it can make it more difficult to go later. \u003cbr\u003eKegel exercises help avoid problems with pregnancy and post-delivery. They help improve blood flow and strengthen muscles in the rectal area, this decreases the chance of hemorrhoids. They also strengthen vagina and urethra muscles. This helps with post-delivery recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreast care- For the first few days after your baby is born, your body makes a small amount colostrum. Think of it like a nutrient rich protein shake that weight lifters use. A small amount goes a long way. Then after a few days (each mother is different) it can take up to 10 days.","brand":"chris candes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068426797296,"sku":"2940150513969","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940150513969_p0.jpg?v=1763747451","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940150513969","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}