1, drink millet porridge
Drinking millet porridge for new mothers can make the body consume more water than eating, which can relieve postpartum thirst. At the same time, millet has the advantages of clearing heat, invigorating stomach, removing dampness and calming stomach, and has a good effect on many mothers with internal heat and spleen deficiency.
Step 2 eat apples
Promoting fluid production and quenching thirst is one of the great advantages of apples. Eating apples can replenish water for new mothers, and apples can also ensure that mothers supplement dietary fiber. However, if it is a new mother with weak body and weak spleen and stomach, it is best not to eat apples raw, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach. You can put sliced apples and japonica rice together to cook porridge, or you can squeeze apple juice and boil it before drinking.
Step 3 take vitamin c tablets
Taking vitamin C tablets is very suitable for new mothers with severe thirst. It can be taken with warm water, which can not only quench thirst, but also supplement the nutritional needs of new mothers.
Step 4 eat Chinese medicine
New mothers who have been thirsty for a long time during confinement can consult a doctor and take Chinese medicine to relieve thirst symptoms. For example, 50 grams of Guanyin skewers or litchi shells are boiled in water, filtered and taken as water, which has a certain thirst quenching effect.
5. Warm water
Warm boiled water can be directly absorbed and utilized by the body without being digested, which is the most suitable water for postpartum new mothers. However, in the first week of confinement, the new mother should drink a small amount of water at a time to avoid drinking a lot of water at a time, so as not to cause an excessive burden on the stomach.
6. Spiritual relief
New mothers can't drink too much water during confinement, but they can mentally hint at the body, such as lifting a cup, swallowing, or wetting their lower lip with water, which can also make new mothers feel happy to quench their thirst.
7. Causes of thirst after confinement
1, postpartum thirst of new mothers is a natural physiological phenomenon, because postpartum blood loss is excessive, sweating is increased, body fluid is damaged, and excess heat generated by liver detoxification is not discharged in time, so postpartum thirst occurs.
2. When the new mother and mother are breastfeeding, the hormones released in the body will also stimulate the mother and make her mouth dry.
3. Water and various nutrients are important components of the new mother's milk. With the discharge of breast milk, water is also lost. After dehydration, the central nervous system sends a signal of water shortage to the brain, which makes the mother feel thirsty.
4. New mothers should be alert to thirst caused by diabetes, hyperthyroidism and other factors. The main reason is the change of hormones in the body, which affects the balance in the body. In addition, if the new mother suffers from pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, hydronephrosis, brain injury and other diseases, there will also be adverse symptoms such as postpartum thirst. At the doctor's suggestion, take traditional Chinese medicine decoction to relieve thirst symptoms.
8, confinement thirst-quenching recipes
(1) Radix Adenophorae and Radix Ophiopogonis rock sugar beverage
Efficacy: Suitable for new mothers with severe postpartum thirst, dry mouth, easy to get angry and good health.
Raw materials: Adenophora adenophora 15g, Ophiopogon japonicus 10g, bamboo leaves 5g, licorice 3g, Radix Asparagi 10g, and appropriate amount of crystal sugar.
Practice: Put Adenophora adenophora, Ophiopogon japonicus, Bamboo Leaves, Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch and Asparagus into a pot to boil soup, add rock sugar and drink it warm, one dose a day, and take it several times in small amounts.
(2) porridge for promoting pulse and quenching thirst
Efficacy: Suitable for new mothers who are thirsty and weak after delivery, but not for mothers with full stomach, greasy mouth and phlegm, indigestion and thick and greasy tongue coating.
Raw materials: Radix Codonopsis 30g, Radix Ophiopogonis 20g, Fructus Schisandrae, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae 10g, Herba Dendrobii 20g, japonica rice 100g, and appropriate amount of honey.
Practice: Codonopsis pilosula, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis, Anemarrhena asphodeloides and Dendrobium candidum were decocted in water twice, each time for 30 minutes, and filtered to remove residues; Add the soup cooked twice to japonica rice, cook it into porridge, and add honey; One dose a day, 2-3 times on an empty stomach.
(3) Pear and banana drinks
Efficacy: Suitable for new mothers with postpartum thirst and obvious dryness and heat due to yin deficiency.
Ingredients: pear 1 piece (peeled), 2 bananas (peeled), 2 red dates, 6 grams of Lycium barbarum, and a little crystal sugar.
Practice: First, cook red dates and medlar for 10 minute. When the weather is warmer, chop pears and bananas and add a little rock sugar. Take one dose every day at any time.
9, postpartum dietary guidance
1, light diet is praised by everyone: avoid adding all kinds of sauces when eating vegetables and fruits. Although lettuce salad and boiled vegetables are ideal foods for dieters, if you coat them with a thick layer of salad dressing and meat sauce, the weight loss plan will be ruined. Because oil, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce and other seasonings are all high-calorie things.
2. Vegetarian collocation is the most basic principle: the era of blindly listening to the opinions of predecessors and not eating vegetables has passed, and vegetarian collocation is the most basic and important principle. The combination of meat and vegetables and balanced nutrition can not only make your body get enough nutrition, but also avoid overnutrition.
3, drink more boiled water to promote detoxification: eight glasses of water a day helps the body balance electrolytes and promote metabolism. Drink plenty of water, which is necessary to strengthen detoxification. All biochemical reactions of human body must be dissolved in water, including the discharge of waste. Therefore, water intake must be increased after delivery.
4, vitamins can help human cells from harm: vegetables and fruits are a good source of many antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin P and so on. Antioxidant nutrients are components that scavenge free radicals in the body and can reduce the damage to our cells.
5, eat more coarse grains to prevent constipation and colorectal cancer: In addition to rice, you can usually eat coarse grains such as brown rice and cereals as staple foods. Eating white rice can only consume calories and get no nutrition. Therefore, it is necessary to replace polished rice with coarse grains such as brown rice and whole wheat food. Not only can you eat more nutrition, but dietary fiber can also prevent constipation and colorectal cancer. This is good for people who want to lose weight.
6. Being too hungry and full is not only harmful to the stomach, but also detrimental to weight loss: if the calorie intake is excessively restricted, people will often be half hungry. However, if you choose nutritious food to eat eight points full, it will not only make people feel hungry, but also naturally reduce at least 500 calories every day.
7. Rinsing your mouth after a meal can reduce the chance of suffering from oral diseases: brushing your teeth immediately after a full meal can reduce the chance of suffering from oral diseases, and also make your breath fresh and difficult to eat. You can prepare a set of toothbrush supplies for travel in the office to keep your mouth clean at any time.
8. Chew more, chew slowly and help digestion: Chewing slowly is good for digestion, and it is also helpful for postpartum recovery. Smart slimming method should try to lengthen the meal time, generally a meal should take at least 20 minutes. More importantly, chew slowly, and eat at least 10-20 mouthfuls each time before swallowing, so that you can feel full early without increasing the burden on your stomach.
9. Say goodbye to snacks: Snacks are extremely high in calories. If you really want to lose weight, you must control yourself and never let snacks appear within your reach. Otherwise, you will unconsciously consume a lot of calories.
10. Don't eat and drink: When you feel hungry, you can selectively eat some fruits to relieve hunger. Because you will eat more when you are hungry than when you are normal.