- Natural childbirth

- Cesarean section

- Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)

 

Preoperative care for gynecological surgeries

Fast until a normal delivery. Or at least avoid heavy foods such as milk, liver and eggs.

In the case of cesarean section and hysterectomy, fast for 12 nights before the operation.

If you have nail polish, clean it.

Hair at the operation site should be shaved before delivery or cesarean section.

Empty the bladder (urine) before transferring to the delivery room.

Before going to the operating room, remove jewelry, metal objects, head clips, dentures, etc., and be sure to inform if you have a dental implant.

If you have a history of illness and a history of allergies (medication, food), inform the nurse and the treating physician.

Tell your doctor and nurse if you have a specific illness and are being treated, as your medication may need to be discontinued and replaced with new medications, but hand over your home remedies.

Have all the required medical records before the operation, including ultrasound, ECG, test results.

 

Postpartum care

Rinse the genital area with water each time you defecate and urinate from front to back and dry the area.

Rinse the suture area with rinsing serum

Change underwear and sanitary pads at short intervals and dry them in the sun or iron them after drying.

In case of urinary retention (no urination), see a doctor and it is generally considered in the first 2 hours after delivery and is monitored by staff at the time of hospitalization. Please inform colleagues if it occurs.

Get out of bed and move in the first 24 hours after delivery

 

Nutrition :

Adequate nutrition for the mother is a diet that requires nutrients such as protein (red and white meat, seafood, eggs, dairy products, legumes (carbohydrates (bread and rice), etc.), fats, vitamins and minerals. (Fruits and vegetables) Provide at least 8 to 12 glasses of fluids (water, natural fruit juices and foods such as soups, stews) in sufficient quantity. Consulting a nutritionist can help to have a balanced diet.

 

Post-cesarean care: 

From the third day onwards, taking a shower for this place is also unobstructed, but before of the stitches, it should be inspected every day, washed with disinfectant and the foot should be rubbed.

Activity: The patient should be moved as soon as possible. In most cases, just the day after surgery, the patient should get out of bed at least 4 times with the help of a companion. On the second day after the operation, the patient can walk in the ward with the help of the patient.

 

Nutrition: Avoid bloated foods such as legumes, raw fruits, raw vegetables, raw juices, and artificial juices such as Sen H, etc.

Try to eat light foods in small quantities. - Drink plenty of water. At least 8

Drink daily to prevent constipation.

Eat healthy snacks throughout the day.

Use soaked olive oil, prunes and dried figs to prevent constipation. If you are diagnosed with anemia by your doctor, it is recommended to eat iron-rich diets, such as red meat, egg liver, green cereals, green raisins.

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After surgery, you should tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

In case of fever, dizziness and paleness and weakness, excessive menstrual bleeding or with large clots, pain in both sides, purulent and foul-smelling discharge from the suture site, very severe and progressive suture pain, swelling and redness or See subcutaneous hemorrhage, severe pain and swelling of the breasts, swelling or pain in the leg.

Postoperative care (hysterectomy)

How to take care of the wound:

Both in the open method (removal by opening the abdomen) or in the closed method (removal through the vagina), the wound must be kept dry to prevent the growth of germs.

The bandage on the wound is removed after 24 to 48 hours and the wound is kept open and dry.

Sutures are usually absorbed spontaneously, and if they are not absorbable, they can be removed after a week. Watery and bloody discharge in obese people may be present from the wound site, which usually heals by following these tips.

How to take a bath?

From the second day after the operation and immediately after removing the dressing, the bath is taken daily and it is better to dry the wound with a hair dryer after the bath.

Sexual intercourse should be avoided for four to six weeks after surgery.

What is the level of activity after discharge?

If the abdomen is open, heavy activity should be avoided for up to six weeks. In laparoscopic cases, the patient is usually not given any rest and will return to work after a few days to a week.

Avoid heavy housework and sports such as weightlifting, running and strenuous walking that make breathing difficult.

Nutrition :

Avoid fatty foods such as beans, raw fruits, raw vegetables, industrial juices such as Sen H, etc. for 3 days.

Try to eat small amounts of food

Drink plenty of water. At least 8 glasses a day to prevent constipation.

Use soaked olive oil, prunes and dried figs to prevent constipation.

After surgery, you should tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:

Fever - Abdominal pain - Lack of gas excretion and nausea - Nausea and vomiting lasted - Vaginal bleeding - Heart palpitations and decreased iodine In the urine - a decrease in urine volume

• The result of the sampling test must be seen by the treating physician.