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 The perineum must be inspected daily if there are sutures to see that healing

is taking place. Non-absorbable sutures are removed on the fifth or sixth day.

 Breast care should be done before and after feeding. The nurse teaches the

mother the technique of breast care and encourages her to initiate breast-

feeding.

Patient Education Guidelines

1. Breast feeding :

 Breast feeding :is the best possible source of nutrition for your infant. It provides

an immunologic boost for the infant, protects against breast cancer, hastens

postpartum healing, and serves as a wonderful bond between the infant and

mother.

Advantages of Breast Feeding

For the baby:

 Immunological properties help prevent infections.

 Provides nutritional needs.

 Easily digested.

 Less sodium and protein than in cow's milk; puts less stress on

newborn's kidneys.

 Calcium is better absorbed.

 Least allergenic food for infant.

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