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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 9/25/2021 12:43:22 PM
NEW MOTHERS: BE EXTRA CAREFUL AMID COVID-19
under lockdown because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it is an especially traumatic experience for the new mothers. With some modifications and medical help, new mothers can easily overcome postpartum blues and other challenges that normally come after childbirth. Motherhood makes everyone happy though exhausted too. However, amid pandemic and lockdown motherhood makes younger women anxious as well. These days hospitals are careful and cautious not to allow too many attendants and only one person is allowed to be there with the new mother. While it is necessary to maintain social distancing, a new mother longs for the comfort and care her family members can provide especially when the baby is handed over to her. Breastfeeding, changing diapers and taking care of herself and the baby can be very challenging. At this stage, the role of caregivers becomes very important and they need to ensure she understands to take care of her health without compromising the well-being of her baby. For the new mothers, the first six weeks after childbirth refers to the postpartum period. It is a period of adjustment and healing for the mother. Her immunity would be low and she needs to take extra care of herself. While the baby has to be fed and changed frequently, she may experience sleepless nights and it can be frustrating and tiresome. This makes it even more necessary for the younger mother to focus on her health so that she is fit enough to take on new challenges and adjust to everyday life.