Precautions to be taken post a uterus removal surgery

Hysterectomy or uterus removing surgery is a complicated procedure and its side-effects stay long after the surgery.  Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the only way to fight these post-surgery side-effects. In case you are highly troubled by sudden weight gain, insomnia, and irritability due to fluctuating emotions, it’s high time you start taking the post-surgery precautions a little seriously. Here is what you need to do after a hysterectomy or an ectopic pregnancy surgery.

Weight loss is the key: One should not do exercising and heavy weight lifting right after the surgery but after 2-3 months, you can continue with your exercising schedule. More exercising means, more muscle building and eventually your immune system will become stronger. Once you have lost a few pounds, you can do things normally. Besides being physically painful, the uterus removal surgery is also mentally and emotionally tiring for a woman. Once you will start exercising, your body will start coming in proper shape and you will be able to handle your mind and emotions in a much better way.

Take a nourishing and fulfilling diet: Increase the intake of fruits like grapes, oranges, limes, or any citrus based food in your daily diet as they are great antioxidants and increase immunity. Also add grains like oatmeal, brown-rice, and cereals in your daily diet to add a high amount of fiber and protein to your palate. We suggest you to be a bit careful while choosing proteins and fats. Avoid taking trans-saturated fats it can adversely affect whatever changes that are going in your body.  

Add a good amount of calcium in your diet: After uterus removal surgery, the body starts secreting estrogen and pro-estrogen in minimal amounts, which in turn affects a woman’s body adversely. There are high chances of one becoming prone to osteoporosis as the bone density is also affected due to small secretion of these hormones. In order to stay away from these issues, women should increase the intake of calcium in their daily diet. They can either rely on natural sources such as milk, cheese, or green veggies or take synthetic Vitamin D capsules.     

Go brisk walking: This is perhaps the best way to start your exercise routine. 20-30 minutes of walking everyday can help you reduce a lot of weight. It will help in healing your body and make you feel active. You can start brisk walking one month after the surgery. Just make sure, you do not exert yourself.  

6 remedies to get rid of stretch marks

Motherhood is a beautiful journey. It is a phase where physical and emotional changesbecome a way of life. Excitement, pain, mood swings, 'happy go lucky 'moments -- it's an emotional roller coaster takes the mother's world by storm, until the baby's first movement in the real world comes through.  

We believe a great birthing experience is every woman's right. And that's where maternity units play a major role. The best maternity hospitals in India like La Femme, do just that-- encapsulate motherhood as the moment of life. That said, motherhood comes with its own share of anomalies -- stretch marks being the most common. Many mothers find it concerning, but good news is they can be countered. That too without burning your pockets.

Try these 5 time-tested home remedies and see the difference for yourself:

1. Castor Oil – This oil is used in the treatment of various skin problems like wrinkles, acne, pimples, fine lines, dark spots. It’s a very good remedy to remove stretch marks too. Apply some castor oil on your stretch marks and massage gently in a circular motion for 5-10 mins. Repeat this process daily for a month.

2. Potato Juice – Potato juice is rich in vitamins and minerals that improve growth and restoration of skin cells and is awesome in eliminating stretch marks. Cut a potato into thick slices and gently rub it on the affected area making sure the startch covers it. Wash it off with luke warm water after few minutes.

3. Aloe Vera – Known for its healing and soothing properties Aloe Vera is great for treating skin problems and is helpful in removing stretch marks. Take some in your hands and rub over your stretch marks, leave it for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

4. Egg Whites – Eggs are rich in protein and amino acid which prove to be a great source to eliminate the stretch marks motherhood has given you. Whip the egg whites in a bowl. Clean the affected area with some water and then apply the same with a makeup brush. Let it dry and then rinse it with cold water. Apply some aloe vera gel to keep your skin moisturized. Repeat the process everyday.

5. Lemon Juice – Another great remedy to use is lemon juice. Its acidic nature can heal and reduce stretch marks and make your belly look beautiful like before. Apply fresh lemon juice on your stretch marks in a circular motion, leave it on for 15 minutes, let your skin soak in all the juice and then rinse with warm water.

6. Sugar – Sugar works as a wonderful skin exfoliant. Its coarse texture is great in removing dead skin and stretch marks. Mix a tablespoon of raw white sugar with some almond oil and lemon juice. Use this mixture for your stretch marks everyday before taking a shower.

These home remedies should help you but if you'r eyeing quick results, you should instead go down the cosmetic surgery route.The best hospitals for cosmetic surgery offer advanced treatments that in a few sittings turn things around....completely! Yes, it's goodbye stretch marks' and hello, beautiful mom-- all in a matter of a couple of days.