Perineal care is essential postpartum to promote healing, prevent infection, and maintain hygiene in the sensitive perineal area, especially after vaginal delivery or perineal tears. It involves gentle cleansing with warm water, careful drying, and using peri bottles to reduce contamination from urine and feces. This practice helps reduce the risk of wound infection and discomfort, facilitating recovery. Other options like daily douching or frequent antiseptic bathing can disrupt the natural flora and delay healing. Therefore, perineal care remains the cornerstone of postpartum hygiene.

Reference: Williams Obstetrics, Cunningham et al., 26th Edition.