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 Not to insert anything into the vagina.

 To have enough rest and sleep.

 The importance of washing to prevent infection of the mother and her baby:

→ wash hands before handling baby.

→ wash perineum daily and after faecal excretion.

→ change perineal pads every 4 to 6 hours, or more frequently if heavy lochia

and dispose of them safely.

→ wash the body daily.

 To avoid sexual intercourse until the perineal wound heals.

 To sleep with the baby under an insecticide-treated bed net.

 Advise the woman to eat a greater amount and variety of healthy foods, such

as meat, fish, oils, nuts, seeds, cereals, beans, vegetables, cheese, milk, to

help her feel well and strong (give examples of types of food and how much

to eat).

 Reassure the mother that she can eat any normal foods – these will not harm

the breastfeeding baby.

 Spend more time on nutrition counselling with very thin women and

adolescents.

 Talk to family members such as husband and mother-in-law, to encourage

them to help ensure the woman eats enough and avoids hard physical work.

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