Becoming a mother is the best moment in a woman’s life, holding that cute little bundle of joy in her arms after a long wait of 9 months and hearing the first cry is a surreal and magical experience that cannot be expressed or articulated in words, even by the world’s greatest poetic geniuses!
While the period of pregnancy is a trying time for the mother, the phase after delivery, especially for the first six to eight months comes with its own set of challenges, both for the mother and the baby.
And for new mothers who are settled in Dubai or in any other part of the United Arab Emirates, away from their families and are looking for top notch postnatal care, Ayurheritage, the best ayurvedic centre in Dubai is here for you.
First time mothers and new born babies require 24/7 attention, care and support after giving birth. It plays a very crucial role when it comes to breastfeeding and infant health. For a happy and healthy baby every mother must attend a post natal clinic as directed by their doctor.
Postnatal care is a period of specialized attention and supervision given to the mother and baby immediately after delivery. It lasts for approximately six to eight weeks. The treatment includes the prevention, elimination and early detection of potential health complications that could have arisen due to childbirth, immunization and counselling on maternal health, nutrition and breast feeding.
The phase after a baby is born is when the mother undergoes significant emotional, psychological and physiological changes and hormonal shifts. She has to acclimatize herself to the new chapter in life, and slowly prepare to embrace the joys of motherhood but also recover from the physical demands of childbirth and she has to tend to every need and demand of a new born child.
According to experts, Postnatal care is described as the most critical and vulnerable phase for both the mother and the baby because it can turn out to be complicated and excessively complex in most cases, but an effective and comprehensive assessment during postnatal care can help identify variations from the expected timeframe of recovery and evaluate the responsiveness of both mother and baby, promptly and effectively.
The core objectives of Postnatal care are:
Rejuvenating and restoring the original metabolic state of the body
Postnatal Care is crucial for the following reasons
Giving birth is not easy and it takes a considerable amount of toll on the mother’s body. Postnatal/Postpartum Care can effectively monitor the mother’s path to recovery and overall healing, and also check for any hidden complications or issues that may have arisen post childbirth.
Postnatal care offers support and guidance to new mothers on how to breastfeed their baby in the right manner which is very important for the baby's health and wellbeing.
The first 6-8 after the birth of a newborn can be physically exhausting and emotionally taxing. This can lead to mental anxiety and postpartum depression for some women. Postnatal care encompasses early diagnosis of such such situations and facilitates necessary support through counselling and referrals to mental health professionals.
Postnatal care is not restricted to just taking care of the mother. It also includes supervision of the overall development of the baby, ensuring that the infant is happy and healthy and also diagnosing potential issues through early detection procedures.
During postpartum care, a pure, simple and balanced diet is recommended to mothers post delivery, it is critical to ensure the wellbeing of the mother and provide her with the right amount of energy to regain her overall health and also take care of the newborn baby.
The postnatal care regimen in Ayurveda is beneficial to the mother in a variety of ways, firstly, it helps the mother to maintain her physical and mental well being through deep rest, secondly, it can expedite post pregnancy recovery, enhance and improve her stamina, build physical strength and also help relieve muscular discomfort and joint pain. Postpartum care is so instrumental in improving blood circulation, boosting milk production and improving digestion and elimination.
After childbirth, mothers are recommended to follow a specific lifestyle during Postnatal care in order to prevent any potential issues and complications that could have arisen post delivery. They are advised to completely refrain from consuming alcohol and wine, and they should not touch caffeine too, as it contains stimulants that may enter the baby via breast milk and can be detrimental for the infant’s health and significantly impact growth.
For the first week after delivery mothers should not engage in tasks that could compromise that physical strength and also maintain good hygiene as it helps in preventing the baby from getting allergies and other infectious diseases. Walking slowly regularly is highly recommended as it is an exercise and also helps in muscle movement and last but not least, bathing should be done using warm water because it helps to reduce muscle spasms and relieve pain.
For new mothers, a good bath and massage is essential for rejuvenation and revitalization. According to Ayurveda, new mothers are recommended to have daily long baths after seven days of delivery and fourteen days of C-section. Only special ayurvedic hot oils must be used during bathing, and chemical products must be avoided, these oils boost the immune system and detoxify the body.
The following are the herbs that are used during Postnatal Care in Ayurveda
It boosts immunity and protects against a lot of allergies and illnesses and also reduces inflammation and pain. Dashamoolarishtam is mostly consumed by the mother during the first few months after giving birth.
Jeerakarishtam is a well known herb that is used for stimulating regular lactation and is frequently administered to new moms during the monsoon/winter seasons due to its heated nature and high intense properties.
Shatavari is mixed with hot water and ingested to increase breast milk production and prevent postpartum depression. It also plays a vital role in regulating uterine involution.
It improves and boosts the production of breast milk and also clears obstructions in milk ducts and cuts down inflammation significantly.
So to conclude, getting Ayurvedic Postnatal Care is an excellent choice for mothers and babies. Using nature’s natural healing therapies and treatments, mothers can revive their body, regulate mood swings, revitalize their immunity and improve their health significantly.
