How difficult is it, to take care of mother after delivery?

Question

Only experienced mothers or doctors please,
will there be lot of bleeding. child care , etc Please help

Answer 1

Well i had help after i got home from the hospital because i had a c-section. It is hard getting up and around after surgery. I did get up with my son but my husband did alot more of it so i could rest cause i was in alot of pain.
I bled for 6 weeks but i didn't need anyone helping me on that part.
All you need to do is help with the baby and bring the mother food or whatever she needs.
But if they have a vaginal delivery i have heard and even seen people driving 3 days after giving birth and when you have a c-seciton you can't drive (not suppose to) for 6 weeks.

Read the following websites:
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/182.html
This is a very good one that will help you: http://www.womans.com/have_a_baby/after_baby_comes/newborn_care.php?xTL=3&GMxTL=55

Good luck

Answer 2

Well, if your the soon to be Father then the best thing I can tell you is show her that you love her and help her out with the baby even if it's just small things like getting the baby bottle or holding the baby because having a baby can take allot out of a women and the first week when the depression hits can be hard on the mom. I have two of my own and I couldn't stand it when I would just start crying for no reason.
And the best thing I can tell you is take turns getting up with the baby when the baby wakes up at night.

And if you want to try to get the baby to sleep good so the two of you can get some sleep here are two things that will help.

1) Look into getting a womb bear because it makes the sound like the mother's womb.
I got one as a gift at my baby shower and that was the best thing I could ever ask for.

2) take one of mom's shirts that she has had on because it has her sent on it and put it in the baby's bed like you would a bed sheet and then if you have a heat pad warm it up and put it in the baby's bed with the blanket over it until your ready to put the baby in the bed. The reason I say this is because the baby will be going from one warm place to another.

Answer 3

All pregnancy's are different, and all delivery's are different. Ask the mother what she want and be supportive. I had an easy delivery, I worked 40 hrs or more a week, on my feet until I had the baby. I went into labor at work. After having the baby I wanted up. But that was me. I had a natural delivery. Ask Mom if she would like some help.

Answer 4

I work in a hospital with moms who just delivered and I am a mom also. The people who are telling you that you need a home nurse are nothing but spoiled! What did women do when there was no one to care for their newborn or themselves immediatly after delivery? Sure, your wife is going to be sore and tired and you are going to have to help out as much as you can, but c'mon people having a baby is fun and exciting but at the same time it's exhausting!! If your wife had a vaginal delivery, she should be up moving the next day. C-section, 3-4 days. When our patients deliver, they are up and out of bed as soon as possible, if there are no complications then there is no reason why any mom should be tucked away in bed for weeks.

Answer 5

Because you are already showing an interest and asking for help, I'm sure that you will do a great job. !!

It will all depend on how the baby is delivered and if there are any complications. Every mom will be different. I had to have a c-section and was miserable !! I had a lot of trouble getting in and out of bed because of the incision. We finally put a small stool next to the bed to make it easier. My hubby was absolutly wonderful. He took off from work for three weeks. We put the cradle next to our bed. For the first week or so, he would bring our son to me when he needed to be fed (I breastfed). He also took care of the cooking and cleaning. Did I mention that he was wonderful !?! Our son is two and hubby still treasures those first weeks home with him. We actually set a no visitors rule for the first week so that I had time to rest and we could bond with our son.

If you really want to spoil her (and can afford it), hire someone. If not and there is a family member who is willing to help out, take advantage of the offer. Just make sure it is someone that you can tolerate !! Don't be afraid to ask for help and never turn down an offer. When people offer to help, ask them what they would LIKE to do. Many people will offer to come by one afternoon and help with the cleaining, offer to bring dinner, or even to do your shopping.

Good Luck and Contrats !!

Answer 6

So, wait, are you thoroughly on my own or does your husband in basic terms artwork? in the experience that your husband is working and you're staying at domicile MANY, MANY, mothers try this. My husband leaves for artwork around 7 AM and on occasion does not return till 6-7 PM. i've got been a SAHM(stay at domicile mom) ever considering the fact that our son grew to become into born. that is puzzling on the commencing up, i'm no longer likely to mislead you, yet you learn how to regulate. My best tip to you would be to sleep while your infant sleeps. i won't stress that adequate considering the fact which you will in all probability be up each and every a million-3 hours at evening. additionally don't be afraid to ask for some help if persons are keen. there is no longer something incorrect with saying you're crushed and want an added pair of arms.

Answer 7

I took 3 weeks off of work and could have used 4 my wife had a C section and the stitched opened so she was bed ridden for allmost 2 weeks,very difficult time ended up on antibiotics from being so run down,dont be surprised if you only get 2-4 hours of sleep a day for a few weeks.

Answer 8

IT ALL DEPENDS WHETHER IT IS A NORMAL DELIVERY OR A CESAREAN. IN A NORMAL DELIVERY NOTHING MUCH IS TO BE DONE EXCEPT TO GIVE THE MOTHER ADEQUATE REST PROPER NUTRITION AND LOT OF LOVE AND MORAL SUPPORT. IF THERE IS AN EPISIOTOMY [CUT WITH STITCHES] THE PART HAS TO BE TAKEN CARE. SLIGHT BLEEDING WANING OVER DAYS IS THE RULE AND HEAVY BLEEDING SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE NOTICE OF THE DOCTOR.ANY FEVER OR ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CHILD SHOULD BE BREAST FED AND IMMUNISATIONS AS RECOMMENDED SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED.

Answer 9

I don't know, I've had three and nobody took care of me and my last one was even a c-section. The day I came home from the hospital after having my c-section I did the dishes that my husband never bothered to do, did the laundry that never got done, and finished putting away baby stuff that never got done. (All of this was supposed to be done before I came home). I realized real quick if you want something done and want it done right you have to do it yourself. It would have been nice to come home and relax after having my kids but that didn't happen, that's why I enjoyed my stay in the hospital when I had my kids because I knew once I got home I was on my own, even after major surgery.

Answer 10

its not hard..lol....im reading all these posts saying hire sum help? huh what planet are u from? i had my son 2months my partner was home for 2weeks we took turns in day and night feedings, i will admitt he done alot of the night ones so i could catch up on 3days without anysleep from labour and being in the hospital but i was capable of caring for my son doing house work and cooking? wats so hard? yeah u the mother gets sleepless nights but its not rocketscience u dont 'hired help'....As for the bleeding chuck a maternity pad on and she'll be right! does anyone else find this question odd?