Patient's question:
A 9-day-old baby spits out the breast milk after finishing it and then starts opening their mouth continuously looking for milk. Is it not getting enough? Should it be fed again? Can the vaginal area be washed with clean water daily after a cesarean delivery? It's said that wearing a confinement belt helps the abdomen recover completely. There are cotton confinement belts without elasticity, elastic confinement belts, and backless-style and pant-style postpartum girdles. Which one is recommended for better effectiveness?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, if the infant is only nine days old, the recurrence of the above condition indicates a lack of sufficient feeding. If the milk supply is adequate, focus on ensuring the baby is well-fed. Currently, as the postpartum period is still short, vaginal douching is not recommended. The mother can clean the external genital area, but vaginal douching should be avoided. She should also avoid wearing a confinement belt, as it can interfere with blood circulation and hinder the body's full recovery. During breastfeeding, patience is required, and feeding should be done on demand. For external genital cleaning, a 1:5000 potassium permanganate bath can be used. Only the external genital area should be cleaned, not the vagina. Pay attention to maintaining good hygiene of the external genital area, and change underwear and nursing pads frequently.