What are the misunderstandings of traditional confinement methods?

      Misunderstanding 1: The longer you lie still, the better

　　Many people think that new mothers Postpartum Excessive physical energy consumption requires long-term bed rest. The longer the rest period, the better. Based on this understanding, many new mothers stay in bed for two or three days after giving birth, and some even stay in bed for three or four days continuously, even requiring help from others to urinate and defecate. In fact, appropriate activities for new mothers help blood circulation and are also beneficial to Uterus The discharge of lochia in the vagina is beneficial to the recovery of the uterus, rectum and bladder. Therefore, under normal circumstances, new mothers should get up 12 hours after delivery, sit on the bed, or walk around, but not too far away from the bedroom, so that they can go to bed and lie down as soon as possible in case of discomfort. If she feels good about herself, the new mother can do some light housework one week after giving birth, such as sweeping the floor, wiping the table, etc., but she should not lift heavy objects, especially squatting. New mothers who do not have a toilet seat should set up handrails in front of them when using the toilet.

　　Misunderstanding 2: One-sided emphasis on forbidden words

　　Many new mothers feel that they are weak after childbirth and their appetite cannot bear the excessive burden, so they must avoid dietary restrictions. They often only eat chicken, freshwater fish, cabbage, apples, etc. In fact, in order for a new mother to heal her wounds as quickly as possible and ensure adequate milk supply, she needs a large amount of comprehensive nutrition. It is not enough to eat just a few foods such as chicken and freshwater fish. She also needs to eat cows, sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, saltwater fish, crabs, shrimps, etc. To stimulate lactation, she can also eat more cuttlefish and pig's feet. Of course, cool foods such as radishes and pears should not be eaten alone, especially raw.

　　Misunderstanding 3: Not eating salt, ginger, garlic, sauce and other seasonings

　　Some people also believe that in order to avoid postpartum urinary incontinence, new mothers should not add salt, ginger, garlic, sauce and other seasonings to the dishes they eat within a week after giving birth. In fact, many new mothers suffer from urinary incontinence after childbirth due to fetus Squeezing the birth canal, causing injuries to the muscle membranes of the bladder and urethra, and causing allergies have nothing to do with the above-mentioned seasonings. New mothers sweat a lot during the delivery process and consume too much water and salt in their bodies, so appropriate intake of salt is beneficial to new mothers. Ginger, garlic, sauce and other seasonings not only make food delicious, but also have bactericidal and other functions, and are indispensable for pregnant women.

　　Misunderstanding 4: Can’t take a bath

　　In many places, especially in rural areas, women believe that new mothers should not take a bath during confinement. Many new mothers do not touch water for four or five days after giving birth. In fact, mothers often sweat profusely during childbirth, and postpartum lochia is discharged intermittently, and milk begins to be secreted. This can be said to be "dirt accumulation" on their bodies. If they do not bathe frequently, it can easily cause puerperal infection. Impact on new mothers healthy . Under normal circumstances, new mothers can take a bath the day after delivery, but they must use warm water for showering, not bathing, and do not wash their hair for a while. In order to keep the breasts clean and prevent mastitis, the breast nipples should be washed with soap and water.

　　Misunderstanding 5: Sexual life can be resumed after the full moon

　　Many couples regard the full moon postpartum as the criterion for the mother’s complete physical recovery. baby I resumed my sex life just after I was one month old. In fact, it usually takes 6 weeks for the damage to the maternal endometrium caused by childbirth to heal, 8 weeks for the cervix to close, and 7 weeks for the perineum to heal. Therefore, those who gave birth naturally should not be able to resume sexual life until 2 months later, and those who had a caesarean section or dystocia should not be able to resume sexual life until 3 months after giving birth.

　　Misunderstanding 6: Don’t blow dry

　　Because some mothers have suffered from postpartum wind, many people think that new mothers should take shelter from the wind, so they are not allowed to blow fans, turn on air conditioners, and some even close the doors and windows. In fact, postpartum wind has nothing to do with natural wind. It is caused by the new mother's reduced body resistance after delivery, incorrect prenatal disinfection or the new mother's lack of hygiene. It is wrong to close the door and close the door to prevent wind and wind. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to indoor environmental hygiene, ensure air circulation, and take cooling measures when the weather is hot. Of course, it is not advisable to let fans or air conditioners blow directly on the mother.

　　Misunderstanding 7: Breastfeeding can only be started 24 hours after delivery

　　In order to avoid sagging breasts in the future, some new mothers do not breastfeed their babies for 24 hours after delivery, and refuse to breastfeed their babies even when they see them crying. In fact, the baby goes through a lot of struggle during the birth process and consumes a lot of physical energy. It can be said that the baby is hungry and thirsty. New mothers should feed the baby as soon as possible. Doing so will not only help the baby's development and growth, but will also prevent the mother from experiencing breast bloating and sagging breasts in the future. Under normal circumstances, babies should be breastfed 30 minutes after delivery.