Its gaping disappears by the end of puerperium. Pelvic floor exercise is started in the 3rd day if there is no perineal wound by alternating contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles. Abdominal exercises are done later on. Diminish respiratory and vascular complications. Minimise future prolapse and stress incontinence.
Patient is encourage to micturate frequently.
If there is retention a catheter is applied under aseptic conditions. Wash the nipple and areola with warm water and soap before each feed. At the end of the 6th week postpartum, but earlier in complicated pregnancy or delivery. To be sure of involution of the genital tract. Choice of the method of contraception.