Confinement is a woman’s second rebirth. Poor care will affect her for life. What are the taboos that must be observed?

After the pregnant mother unloads the goods, the next step is confinement. There are many things to pay attention to during confinement. The old man said that if you sit well during confinement, you will not only not get sick, but also cure diseases. Confinement has various benefits. Such particularity.

The maternal body is weak after giving birth. At this time, external evils, namely wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are easily invaded, which can easily cause confinement disease. In addition, the living conditions of the elderly in the past were not good, and it became a disease all over the body. Therefore, with the continuous accumulation of experience, more and more things need to be paid attention to during confinement. Do you have to wear long-sleeved clothes and pants during confinement in the dog days of summer, otherwise you will suffer from postpartum syndrome?

It was summer when Xiaomei gave birth to her baby, and midway through the confinement period, the dog days of summer entered. Xiaomei was originally afraid of heat, but now that she is in confinement, she is covered in sweat every time she feeds her baby and changes her diaper. She was also very irritable, but Xiaomei's mother not only refused to turn on the air conditioner or open the windows, but also made Xiaomei wear long-sleeved clothes, for fear that Xiaomei would suffer from postpartum syndrome.

Xiaomei couldn't bear it anymore, so she took advantage of her mother to go out to buy groceries, put on shorts and took a quick bath. In the end, Xiaomei's mother couldn't resist Xiaomei. In the later stages of confinement, Xiaomei turned on the air conditioner.

However, after her confinement, Xiaomei’s legs were like a weather forecast. They would get sore at the slightest change in the weather. Relatives and friends said this was “postpartum wind”, which made Xiaomei regret it very much. Why are pregnant women prone to postpartum wind?

① Physical weakness

After the mother gives birth, the essence and blood in the body are depleted, and the physical condition will decline rapidly, causing weakness. The weakness of the mother after giving birth is a manifestation of the depletion of essence and blood.

At this time, the immunity and resistance are weak and cannot be affected by the invasion of wind, cold and dampness, so diseases are easy to occur. If wind enters the body, the joints will suffer from traveling pain, and if cold enters the body, the joints will suffer from cold pain. If moisture enters the body, the joints will feel heavy and weak.

② Ignore the temperature difference

Some mothers give birth in the summer, especially in the dog days, when the temperature is high and hot, they will open windows for ventilation or turn on the air conditioner. At this time, you should pay attention to the fact that in summer There is also wind, and there is a temperature difference between day and night; and the temperature of the air conditioner is too low, causing direct blowing.

③ Postpartum sweating is easy

Mothers often sweat a lot after giving birth. New mothers may think it is heat, and postpartum sweating is called "sweating".

This sweat is actually sweat converted from excess blood. In order to ensure the nourishment of the fetus and its own needs, the mother during pregnancy improves blood circulation. After the fetus is born, the mother does not need so much blood, so she Will convert sweat to be eliminated.

④ Fatigue

Some mothers need to take care of their babies by themselves, are overtired, and suffer from cold food or cold water after giving birth.

⑤ Elderly mothers

Physique deviations, they are prone to colds and thin before giving birth. In addition, older mothers are past their optimal childbearing age, making it difficult to recover. A few things you need to know about confinement (1) Diet and health

The old man said that confinement is the second rebirth of a woman, especially those who are in poor health, it is better to have a good confinement. The most important thing is diet.

It is necessary to mix meat and vegetables, and vitamins, dietary fiber and protein should be balanced. Avoid eating only meat, which will affect intestinal peristalsis. Eat warm food to properly replenish qi and blood.

(2) Open windows and air conditioning

In order to avoid being exposed to wind during labor, pregnant women giving birth in winter should keep their feet warm. As the saying goes, cold comes from the feet. Pay attention to keeping your feet warm to avoid getting cold. cold.

Pregnant women who give birth in summer should wear pure cotton and comfortable long-sleeved clothes. Do not open windows at night and do not allow direct airflow. The air conditioner should be equipped with baffles and the temperature should be adjusted to 26 degrees to 28 degrees.

(3) Stay away from the cold and pay attention to rest

Mothers with weak constitution should avoid cold and pay attention to rest. They can take turns taking care of the baby with the father and family members so that they can have enough sleep. Take time to rest and stay happy.

(4) Regarding sweating

Replenish water in time. Avoid wiping with cold towels after sweating. Use a clean dry towel to wipe sweat. In summer, you can open windows for ventilation and choose pure cotton cloth to cover it. Knee joint

Message from mother:

For mothers, confinement is a major event in life and cannot be ignored. Your own body is even more important, so don’t be afraid of the tediousness of confinement. Consult a doctor. It is okay to wash your hair and take a bath, but you should avoid catching cold or wind.