Can I drink milk in confinement?
For pregnant women, the drinking method of milk will be different.
First of all, we should pay attention to the time to start drinking milk after delivery, usually 2 weeks after delivery. Because milk is actually a kind of food that is not easy to digest, the parturient has just experienced childbirth and the intestinal function has not fully recovered. Drinking milk may lead to flatulence, abdominal pain, indigestion and even diarrhea. When the maternal intestinal function gradually recovers, you can drink milk in moderation. You can drink less at first, then gradually increase the daily amount and gradually reach the normal amount, so as not to cause some negative effects on the stomach.
If it is caesarean section, it is recommended to start drinking some warm milk on 17 days after delivery.
Don't drink cold milk during confinement. Before drinking milk, the parturient can take the milk out of the refrigerator in advance, put it at room temperature and drink it again, or heat it slightly. Be careful that the heating temperature does not exceed 80 degrees, otherwise it will lead to nutrient loss.
What are the benefits of drinking milk in confinement?
1, drinking milk during lactation is good for wet nurses. Drinking a cup of 240ml skimmed or low-fat milk can absorb 300mg of calcium, which can strengthen bones and teeth. A diet rich in calcium can reduce the risk of hypertension, breast cancer and colon cancer, and can also relieve premenstrual syndrome. Besides calcium, milk is rich in protein, vitamins A and D, vitamin B 12, riboflavin and nicotinic acid.
2. In clinical medicine, it is found that drinking milk properly during the second month is helpful to alleviate the mood fluctuation and postpartum physical discomfort of the parturient. Because minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc in milk have a balancing and calming effect on human emotions. Therefore, pregnant women can drink milk completely during confinement, which can relieve mood, prevent infection and reduce blood loss during confinement. Drinking milk can also help nerve impulse conduction and neurohormone active substances in the brain maintain normal levels.
3. By the end of confinement, drinking milk can also play a psychological adjustment role, help the body relax, eliminate tension, relieve stress, and effectively prevent postpartum depression. Milk has a very special effect on improving bad mood. Because milk contains an ingredient that can inhibit nerve excitement, when people are upset, drinking a large glass of milk can play a role in calming the nerves.
4. A large number of studies show that you can drink milk in confinement, because human metabolism needs a lot of iron, sugar, fat and trace elements. If these supplies are insufficient, you will feel sleepy, distracted, depressed and easily excited. Therefore, nutrition and mood are closely related, so milk is very suitable for drinking during confinement.