Why? Because it takes about 6 weeks for various systems to recover after delivery, these 42 days are called puerperium in medicine, but they are called "confinement" in the general population.
Regarding confinement, the older generation has left many traditions: lying down more, not blowing, not taking a shower ... are these reasonable? Is it desirable? Wandering, let's take a look at how to scientifically confinement:
TIP 1: comfortable environment
Can I blow air conditioning when I am confined in summer? The answer is yes. In summer, confinement should avoid postpartum heatstroke such as high fever due to excessive indoor temperature. If the indoor temperature is too high, air conditioning should be used properly, and the room temperature can generally be reduced to 25 28. At the same time, attention should be paid not to blow cold air directly to the parturient and the baby, and to maintain indoor humidity and air circulation.
TIP2: Pay attention to hygiene.
Can I brush my teeth, take a shower and wash my hair in the month? Sure! In hot summer, there are many parturients. If you don't wash your hair and take a bath for a long time, it will easily lead to the accumulation of bacteria, which is not only unsanitary, but also may cause skin inflammation and wound infection. If the doctor does not specify otherwise, the parturient can take a warm bath 3 days after delivery and dry it in time to avoid catching cold. Cesarean women can take a warm shower one week after operation.
Tip 3: Proper exercise
The confinement is not spent sitting or lying down, and moderate exercise can accelerate the recovery of the body.
Time: You can go to bed and toilet 2 hours after delivery, turn over and sleep on your side 2 hours after cesarean section, and go to the ground 24 hours later. It's easy to get dizzy when you get up for the first time. It is best to be accompanied by family to ensure safety. Postpartum exercise can also be carried out in the month.
Benefits: promote lochia discharge and accelerate physical recovery. Proper maternal exercise after cesarean section can also reduce postoperative pelvic and abdominal adhesion and help exhaust. It is particularly important that early exercise and proper exercise can prevent thromboembolic diseases.
Tip 4: Balanced nutrition
Can I drink cold drinks in summer? Keep a certain distance from others. After delivery, the body is deficient in qi and blood, so it is necessary to eat more warm food to facilitate the recovery of qi and blood. If you eat cold or cold food after delivery, it is not conducive to lochia discharge; Maternal resistance is poor and it is easy to get gastroenteritis.
Can you eat fruit in summer? Of course. Fruit contains a lot of vitamins, which is of great benefit to the recovery of maternal body; Water, cellulose and pectin in fruits can prevent constipation; Eating some fruits properly after delivery in summer can also prevent heatstroke.
Therefore, the nutrition of confinement should be balanced, and fruits and vegetables are indispensable. Eat some foods with high nutrition, high calorie and easy digestion, and drink plenty of water at the same time to promote rapid recovery of the body and ensure adequate milk.
Tip 5: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the first choice for infant feeding, which has obvious benefits for both mother and infant. But novice mothers are worried about breast-feeding discomfort and milk deposition. What should they do? Don't worry, we have an idea:
Early contact: it can stabilize the mood, body temperature and blood sugar of newborns, promote uterine contraction and promote the success of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding on demand: Try breastfeeding when the baby is hungry or the mother's milk rises.
Frequency: 8~ 12 times a day, 30 minutes each time, 10~ 15 minutes on both sides of the breast, and the parturient should empty the breast at least once after breastfeeding.
Posture: You can adopt a posture that both mother and baby feel comfortable and connect correctly.
Special reminder: on a hot day, Mabao should pay special attention to hygiene, and don't disturb it. Before and after feeding, wash nipples and areola with warm water, but avoid wiping with irritating substances such as alcohol, otherwise the nipples will be chapped.
Tip 6: wound care
Whether it is a natural delivery or a caesarean section, some wounds will be left on the body. Doing a good job of postpartum wound care will help you recover soon.
Posture: The parturient with left perineal incision can take the right posture, and the parturient with cesarean section with middle perineal incision can turn over on both sides.
Cleanliness: Rinse with running water after defecation and lochia, and dry with a dry towel to keep the perineum dry.
Breathable: try not to use diapers, which is easy to breed bacteria and wound infection. You can use cotton underwear and sanitary napkins and change them frequently.
Tip 7: Relieve bad emotions.
90% of parturients have different degrees of anxiety, and about 10% will suffer from postpartum depression. Therefore, it is particularly important to care about the physical and mental health of pregnant women. Bao mothers should get enough sleep, synchronize with the baby's sleep rhythm, Bao sleeps, and mom sleeps; The baby woke up. Hello, mom.
On a hot day, lying-in women are always incubating air conditioners and seldom going out, and their emotions actually need to be adjusted. Usually, I join the Ma Bao Group and exchange experiences with each other. After a week of labor, the parturient can go out to relax, find some close friends, talk about personal hobbies and exchange some topics other than children. This is also a mental rest during motherhood.
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