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Pregnancy puts a lot of physical and emotional strain on the mother. Postpartum is a time of healing, recuperating and bonding with the baby. Sarala had to go through C-section as an emergency measure, as her baby was in breech position and labour was not progressing as expected. The surgery was uneventful and so was the recovery. She was back home and was a little concerned about her diet and was concerned if she had to watch her diet.

You have delivered a baby, and I am sure you are overwhelmed looking at your bundle of joy, You may be tired and emotionally strained. but all is not over. Postpartum care or care after delivery is most important in regaining your strength back. Post delivery, the mother should spend her time mostly on taking care of herself and her baby, while she gets help from her mother, spouse friends to take care of everything else for her. This is the time for her to recuperate. Her body has gone through enormous changes during pregnancy, both physically and emotionally.