The most frequent female doubts after childbirth part 1

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Is it natural that the first months after the birth of a child the mother feels depressed?

With motherhood, especially when she is the first child, women experience important changes in their lives, they are dedicated all day to being a mom both physically and mentally. The routine of caring, breastfeeding and keeping an eye on the baby day and night is exhausted. But motherhood is wise and knows how to overcome all this, so usually this process is very well managed.

If there is depression, can you take medication?

In these cases, the specialist must indicate the appropriate antidepressants, since some are not advisable while breastfeeding.

Can the points of normal childbirth or cesarean section be infected?

Although the risk is very low, midwives usually give the mother some precautions at the time of hygiene. The Clinic gives educational talks on how to perform local care and general cleaning after childbirth.