Do not bathe for the first 12 days. Instead use berbal remedy for light cleaning.
Avoid eating "cooling' vegetables (eg. brinjals, "kangkung") during the first 7 days of your confinement.
Avoid eating deep-fried food.
Do not have a fan directly blow towards you. Air-conditioned room is allowed. Temperature should be between 26 °C to 28 °C.
Do not carry the newborn while standing. Carry the newborn only while sitting down.
What you need to do while sitting:
Always place a small pillow behind your back while you are sitting either on the bed or a chair in your car.
Bending one or both knees up from time may help relive discomfort .
What you need to do while lying:
While you are lying on your back placing a pillow under your thighs will give you more comfort and will help you relax
What you need to do while getting out of bed or into bed:
For getting out of bed first roll on your side, place one hand to support you wound if necessary and with the help of your other hand try to slowly pull yourself up.
For getting into bed simply reverse the procedure but remember to support your tummy and the stitches.
What you need to do while laughing, coughing or sneezing:
Always support your tummy while you are laughing / coughing or sneezing.
If you need to cough something up, the least painful and most effective way is to "huff" (a short forced breath out through your mouth, like steaming up a mirror).
Helpful exercises:
Briskly circle your feet, bend forward and backward and stretch your feet at the ankle for 20 to 30 seconds. This exercise helps maintain circulation and prevents swelling. Do this exercise as often as possible and start immediately and continue until you are up and about.
