How to maintain health during confinement in winter

　　Room temperature:

　　The indoor temperature is preferably 20℃-25℃

　　During winter confinement, the indoor temperature is preferably 20℃-25℃. In the south where there is no heating, equipment such as air conditioners and electric heaters can be used to maintain the indoor temperature; when the climate is dry, it is also very important to maintain appropriate indoor humidity. Generally speaking, the indoor humidity is 55%-65% (in order to know the indoor humidity status at any time, you can buy a hygrometer). A more convenient method of humidification is to buy a humidifier, which would be better if it also has a sterilization function, or put a basin of water indoors.

　　In addition to the appropriate temperature and humidity, the indoor air must also be kept fresh. Make sure to open the window for ventilation twice a day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon), for 15-20 minutes each time. While ventilating, first move the new mother and baby to another room. After ventilation, wait until the room returns to a suitable temperature before allowing the new mother and baby to come back.

　　It is best for the room where the new mother and baby are to be ventilated and bright, which will make the new mother feel comfortable and help observe some changes in the baby.

　　Nutrition:

　　Confinement diet "no cold and cold food"”

　　During confinement, mothers should eat foods that are high in nutrients, high in calories and easy to digest, and drink plenty of water to promote rapid recovery of the body and ensure adequate milk production. Postpartum If there is excessive deficiency or blood stasis, raw, cold or cold products should be avoided. “Too much raw and cold food will hurt the stomach, and cold and cold conditions will cause blood coagulation and persistent lochia, which will cause postpartum stomach ache , body pain, etc. disease . Therefore, spicy and hot foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and peppers should be avoided to avoid causing constipate , hemorrhoids and other discomforts.

　　Vegetables and fruits are also essential. Zeng Xiaoqin said: “Fruits can not only supplement the vitamin C and fiber lacking in meat and eggs, but also promote appetite, help digestion and defecation, and prevent postpartum constipation. Of course, some new mothers with weak constitutions may cause gastrointestinal discomfort when eating fruits in winter. At this time, you can cut these fruits into pieces, boil them with water, and eat them with the residue and water to relieve the coldness. ”

　　It should be reminded that new mothers lose a large amount of calcium in their bodies. Coupled with the recent cold weather, it is impossible to open the window and bask in the sun during winter confinement, which is not conducive to the synthesis and utilization of calcium. If the mother's body is severely deficient in calcium, it can easily lead to reduced bone density and symptoms of osteoporosis. Common ones include calf cramps, back pain, loose teeth, etc. If you don't pay attention to calcium supplementation after delivery, the adverse conditions can last until two years after delivery. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that the appropriate daily calcium intake for lactating mothers is 1,200 mg, and dietary therapy is the safest and most reliable method. In addition, it is also a good idea to continue to supplement some high-calcium maternal milk powder after delivery.

　　breast-feeding:

　　Clothes should be warm, and breastfeeding posture should be "three-stick"”

　　The weather is cold in winter. Breastfeeding mothers should be careful about catching cold in the chest and abdomen and choose a nursing bra. When feeding your baby at night, don’t bother putting on or taking off clothes. If you catch a cold, your shoulder joints will get cold easily. Some mothers develop shoulder joint pain before they finish confinement, so severe that they can't even lift their arms.

　　New mothers who have just started breastfeeding are often so exhausted that they are sweating, their arms are sore, and their necks are stiff. Zeng Xiaoqin said that this is often caused by incorrect breastfeeding posture. The correct breastfeeding posture is the "three sticks": chest to chest, belly to belly, and chin to breast. The mother holds the baby's hips with her hands, the mother's elbows support the baby's head and neck, and the baby's upper body lies on the mother's forearm. This is the most comfortable position for the baby to breastfeed.

　　Freshen up:

　　Take a bath one week after delivery and avoid contact with cold water

　　In winter, it is advisable to take a bath one week after delivery. When taking a bath in winter, you should pay attention to protect yourself from the cold. The temperature of the bathroom should be 20-22℃, and the water temperature should be around 37℃ or slightly hotter. The bathroom should not be too closed, and the bathing time should not be too long, preferably 5-10 minutes. Avoid sweating profusely when washing, as excessive sweating can easily cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Avoid contact with cold water to avoid abdominal pain and future Irregular menstruation , body pain, etc.

　　“After bathing, you should use a heater to dry your hair in time, wipe off the water on your body as soon as possible, and put on warm clothes before walking out of the bathroom to avoid catching cold or being blown by the wind. ”Zeng Xiaoqin said, "After taking a bath at night, don't immediately sleep , you should drink a cup of hot water and wait until your body is dry before going to bed. ”

　　When pregnant women take a bath in winter, according to the traditional method, they can also use the windproof and ginger prescription, that is, 50 grams of windproof and 50 grams of ginger, beat them, wash them with water, boil a large pot of water, filter the medicinal residue, wash your body and hair with water, or directly use ginger slices boiled in water and then take a bath. This folk prescription has a more significant effect in dispelling cold.