Byron A Brown, MD — How To Take Care Of Yourself After An Assisted Pregnancy

As an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist, Byron A Brown, MD has worked with a number of women who endured high-risk pregnancies, which often required the use of forceps or a vacuum in order to ensure the baby and mother were kept as healthy as possible during the process. Unfortunately, assisted pregnancies can often cause a number of issues, many of which require dedicated aftercare. For example, you may suffer from bruising or soreness as a result of a tear, which could last for a number of weeks, and pain or numbness in the area between your vagina and anus. These issues are often coupled with less painful problems, such as incontinence or trouble controlling wind. In order to ensure you enjoy a healthy recovery after undergoing an assisted pregnancy, try to do all of the following.
Focus On Your Emotional Wellbeing
While your physical discomfort is always going to be a primary concern, you also need to make sure that you concentrate on your emotional wellbeing in the immediate aftermath of the pregnancy. You are likely going to have a number of questions about why your pregnancy went the way that it did and whether or not such issues will affect any future pregnancies. Allowing these questions to stew in your head without seeking answers could lead to stress and anxiety, so take a little bit of time to speak to a medical professional to get the answers that you need and hopefully calm the emotions that you might be experiencing. 
Watch Out For Infection
Once you have returned home from the maternity ward, it is important that you keep an eye on any stitches that you may have as a result of the assisted birth. Shower daily, paying close attention to cleaning the stitched area and making sure that you treat it gently. You should also look out for any signs of infection, such as a bad smell from the wound or trouble urinating. If these occur, contact your gynecologist or midwife as quickly as possible.
Relieve The Pain
It is likely that you are going to experience some forms of mild discomfort when you try to sit down or lie on your back. You can avoid this by lying on your side or, in the case of sitting, purchasing a doughnut-shaped cushion that will provide you with the support that you need, while also relieving the pressure on the affected area.
Drink Fluids
Byron A Brown, MD points out that constipation can be a major problem for those recovering from assisted births, so try to drink between one and three liters of fluid per day, while also maintaining a diet that allows you to consume a high level of fiber. Consult your doctor if you start to experience constipation.