As the moment of delivery is approaching, as naturalchildbirth is something that happens in your body and that you are going to have to recover following specific care guidelines and hygiene, which you need to know and for which you must be prepared.

Tocological or gynecological compresses are essential after childbirth, whether it is, and although in the hospital they will provide the first ones you use, it is important that you know them and that you have yours when you get home.In addition, you have know that the tootological compresses that you use in the first days after the delivery are used in later weeks do not have to be of the same type.

Tocological compresses are specially designed for postpartum, since in that period traditional compresses, tampons or menstrual glasses cannot be used (later we tell you why).90% of its composition is cotton, a material respectful of your skin and capable of absorbing the bleeding that occurs after childbirth.

In the hospital they usually give you a very basic type of compress, which is actually a cotton rectangle covered by a redecilla of the same material.They are of great quality and economic, but it is usually not enough with one and we recommend that you place two along to avoid escapes.In the pharmacy you can find compresses of a larger size, which also serve for the first days, and then there are models with wings, which can be more comfortable when bleeding begins to decrease and spend more time standing or on the street.There are also special salvaslips for postpartum, for the last days in which bleeding is minimal, but you still like to go covered and protected.

After childbirth, bleeding takes place that can be extended for several weeks and has nothing to do with menstruation.This bleeding is characterized by the presence of loquios, which are formed not only by blood and vaginal flow, but by everything that we must eliminate after the exit of the fetus, such as the remains of mucosa placenta that are found both in the vagina and inThe uterus.It is considered that the expulsion of the loquios lasts approximately two weeks, but the bleeding can last something more, and begins with an intense red and pink color, then it is more similar to a menstruation and ends up being somewhat whitish.

Both for quantity and for density, the usual compresses cannot absorb this bleeding, and this is one of the reasons why chopco compresses are used, which are especially large, especially for the first days.

The other reason, of great importance, is related to the hygiene and care of possible wounds, points, tear or inflammation that occur in the vagina as a result of childbirth.Tocological compresses, being 90% of its composition, allow possible wounds to perspire better and no infections occur.In addition, those that do not have an adhesive in the first days are recommended, especially if an episiotomy has been performed and there are points, to prevent them from hitting the compress and is painful or infected.This is another reason to rule out traditional compresses, since the chemical materials and compounds used to manufacture can cause irritations and discomfort.

As for tampons and menstrual glasses, its use is not recommended since the vagina is inflamed and with wounds that could be aggravated, in addition to both introducing them and carrying them, it would be very annoying and painful.

As we told you, there are different compress models that you can use at different postpartum moments, according to both bleeding and inflammation and possible wounds.All of them can be found in pharmacies and vary as a type as you need to change.

The most basic, those that provide you in the hospital, are perfect for the first days, when you will need to change more often.In addition, they do not carry an adhesive, which we have already said that it can end up attached to the points and that is something that is preferable to avoid.The only inconvenience of these compresses is that they are not all the greats that you would need, so it is usual to use at least two, placed throughout.

In the pharmacy there are similar but somewhat bigger compresses that can be more comfortable, but none guarantees that your underwear will remain impeccable.

When bleeding decreases and start moving more, wings compresses are very comfortable and it is more difficult for spots to originate.Salvaslip should reserve it for the last days of bleeding, and not take any unpleasant surprise with your clothes.

As for its use, change must be frequent, especially at the beginning.It is usual to change compress every 4 or 5 hours and it is advisable to wash the area with neutral soap and water before putting the next.After washing, be very delicate, even leaving the area in the air, to avoid irritations.

The underwear for this stage must be wide, so as not to compress the vaginal area, and many mothers opt for disposable panties.It doesn't matter what you choose, the important thing is that they are panties that do not squeeze and perspire, and above all, that you are not afraid to stain.

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