What are maternal wounds?
Maternal wounds refer to tears in the perineum, lateral perineum or lateral rectal sphincter caused by the fetal head passing through the birth canal during delivery. The degree of perineal or lateral perineal clefts varies depending on factors such as the mode of delivery, the size and position of the fetal head, and the elasticity of the tissue surrounding the perineum. For minor maternal wounds, only local care is enough, but for severe maternal wounds, it will have a greater impact on the mother\’s body and psychology.
Prevention of tearing during normal delivery
It is very necessary to prevent the occurrence of maternal wounds. Common preventive measures include: popularization of knowledge about natural birth and targeted exercises during childbirth preparation, strengthening of maternal prenatal personal hygiene, correct control and operation of the fetal head during delivery, etc. In addition, during the delivery process, the mother\’s position, body posture and breathing are all important influencing factors. Appropriate strengthening physical exercises can improve the tension of the perineal muscles, making them more resilient and elastic. Before menopause, you should also try to reduce labor or lifestyle activities related to gravitational sagging.
Tear treatment during normal delivery
If a perineal tear occurs in a pregnant woman, appropriate measures should be taken promptly to deal with it. First, keep the vulva clean and dry to avoid infection. Secondly, use non-irritating drugs or lotions containing oral sulfasalazine methyl ethyl ester for local cleaning to reduce pain. Mild maternal wounds can be treated with topical medications; severe wounds require suturing. In addition, if the patient develops unpleasant symptoms such as vaginal discharge, odor, redness, swelling, and fever during the treatment, he should seek medical treatment in time.
Care for maternal wounds
For maternal wounds, in addition to basic care such as timely cleaning and suturing, maternal wounds need more psychological care. Family members and medical staff should do relevant psychological counseling work to ensure the mental health of pregnant women. At the same time, a scientific diet is also very important. Eating more foods containing protein, vitamin C, fiber and other nutrients is beneficial to maternal recovery after surgery. In addition, pregnant women should try to reduce their activity level to avoid infection and prevent wound recurrence. Regular return visits to postpartum women are required to ensure that patients understand their own conditions in a timely manner. For patients with severe wounds that tend to be inflamed, hospitals should closely observe their condition and provide timely debridement and anti-infective treatment.
Summary
Maternal wounds are a common phenomenon during natural delivery, and correct prevention and timely treatment are very necessary. During the prevention process, pregnant women should exercise more to improve muscle tone and avoid excessive fatigue; during the treatment process, pregnant women should keep the outside clean and dry to avoid bacterial infection. Family members and medical staff should pay attention to the maternal mental health and physical recovery, provide relevant psychological counseling and daily care in a timely manner, and help the maternal to overcome difficulties in an all-round way.
