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If the delivery is being carried in home, follow a few rulesfor cleanliness. 1) Lay the woman on a clean sheet. TheGovernment has provided rubber-sheet for the purposefree of cost in some areas. Such sheets, if available shouldbe collected from ANM before hand and even after deliverycould be kept for use. 2) Hands should be washed with soapand clean water. The nails should be cut. (Remove rings andbangles before washing hands). 3) To cut the chord, use freshblade and tie it with neat threat. These items are available inone time use kit (DDK). These DDK kits are available at theGovernment Health Centers, Public Health Centers and CHCs.The woman wish to carry delivery at home should collectthe kit. 4) Attentively observe the cut portion of the chord,if it is bleeding, tie it afresh. 5) Some traditions of deliveryare dangerous like pressing the stomach or putting fingerin the vagina as it could damage uterus or cause infection,which would be dangerous for the life of the mother and theinfant. In such complications, immediately carry the patientto the hospital.Post-delivery careThe post delivery period continues for 42 days after cuttingthe chord and infant and newly mother have different typesof threats in the period. They are weak physically and needproper rest and nutritious food. To regain mother’s healthand proper care of the newly born, following steps areneeded.Breastfeedingl Soon after the delivery, a mother should startbreastfeeding.l In day or night, whenever is required, the infant shouldbe breast fed.l If the mother and child are ill, still don’t stopbreastfeeding.NourishmentThe mother should eat more as compared to the routine diet.She should include fruits, green vegetables and milk in theregular diet. The mother should also take water and otherliquid in more quantity. Iron and vitamins are also neededand hence, a woman should take iron folic acid tablet for 100days daily along with normal diet. The tablets are availableat the health centers free of cost.CleanlinessCleanliness is very important factor. The mother should dailybe cleaned with soap and change the cloths. She should bekept in a neat and hygienic room. Her bed should also beclean.Rest and exerciseThe new mother should get proper rest and hence sleepfor longer period. It helps in formation of breasts milk. Butremember that the proper rest to the mother is importantthough, lying on the bed for long period could be harmful.The mother should have light exercises. It helps uterusregaining its position in normal cases and also stops bleeding.The newly mother should avoid hard work for at least sixmonths.In the post-delivery period, intercourse is not advisable.This period needs medical attention and hence, the womanshould be taken to the hospital regularly.To get better results of pregnancy, remember these factsThe pregnancy age is 19 years and before it, it is not safe.Also frequent pregnancies, without any gap too increasecomplications. Gap of at least 18 months should be followedbetween two pregnancies adopting means of familyplanning. Thus, family planning is integral part of the safemotherhood.NutritionBefore pregnancy, the woman should be provided adequatenutritious food. She should have adequate quantity of ironand nutritious elements, when a woman is in pregnancyperiod.Personal hygieneDue to the body structure of the woman, there is adequatethreat of contamination in the urinary and reproductivesystem. These contaminations continue for longer timeand hence could be during pregnancy period. This couldcause complications and even harm the developing fetus.Thus, all women and girls are advised to remain clean.During menstruation, the women should use clean material,sanitary, napkins or towels and keep themselves hygienic. §50 & YOGSANDESH & October 2013