The body structure of women is different from that of men, and it is extremely important to take care of your health in the process of becoming a mother. If not taken care of, it can threaten the health of both mother and child. Many times women have many questions regarding the cleanliness of the intimate area. Here we are answering such questions.

Tips for women who become mothers for the second time

If you are going to be a mother for the second time and your first pregnancy was difficult, then you should take some steps to keep your second pregnancy normal.

1. Medical monitoring: Visit your doctor regularly during your pregnancy to reduce the risk of premature delivery.
2. Right diet: Take a diet rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, iron and vitamin C. Take care of antioxidants also.
3. Adequate sleep: Getting adequate amount of sleep is essential.
4. Exercise: Exercise regularly, but do exercise that is not excessively tiring.
5. Pay attention to health problems: If you have any health problem, take appropriate steps in time to solve it.
6. Get the necessary tests done: To check for pre-term birth, keep getting the necessary tests done like cervical length estimation and vaginal swab test.

Problems related to cleaning private parts

Question: Sometimes my private parts smell very strong, even though I take full care of their hygiene. What could be the reason for this and what can be done to get rid of it?

• Priya Kumari, Patna

Answer: Odor or discharge from private parts is usually caused by fungal, bacterial, or trichomonal infection. For this, it is necessary to take care of hygiene, but it is also important to know what is the reason for this recurring infection.

• Possible reasons:
  • diabetes
  • Risk of infection from partner
  • tampon accidentally left in

Solution:

• Clean private parts regularly with soap and water.
• Trim pubic hair.
• If you have diabetes, keep your sugar level under control.
• Increase intake of probiotics.

If the problem persists, consult a doctor immediately.