How long can I do my nails after delivery? Usually, 42 days after giving birth to a baby, after more than a month of careful conditioning, the body can basically return to the prenatal level, but it will take a long time to return to the pre-pregnancy level. You can apply nail polish in 42 days. However, mothers should pay attention that if breastfeeding, it is best not to apply nail polish, because nail polish is a chemical substance that will indirectly endanger the baby's health.
Can you do nails during lactation?
Breast-feeding mothers had better not do nails, they can trim them, but never apply nail polish. Usually, what we call "nail polish" is based on nail polish, and no matter how the nail polish is claimed to be tearable, non-toxic and tasteless in the advertisement, it cannot be erased that it belongs to the essence of chemicals. (Beware: Five Bad Habits of Hot Mom Harming the Skin)
Mothers have nail polish on their hands, so when touching the bottle and teasing the baby, it is likely to get on the baby, or directly on the baby's mouth and food, and it will be sucked into the baby's stomach. The dose is small, but it is very harmful to the baby. Therefore, try not to do nails during lactation.
The harm of doing nails during lactation
1, pungent smell, will impact the baby's respiratory system, the baby's respiratory system is already very fragile, after the impact of pungent smell, you will feel very uncomfortable.
2. Male babies who accidentally eat nail polish will lead to infertility, and female babies will lead to infertility, which is particularly harmful.
3, doing nails during lactation is also very bad for pregnant women. The content of phthalate esters in nail polish is extremely high, which will increase the risk of breast cancer after mother inhales it.
Precautions for confinement All pregnant women were pregnant in 10, and once "carried" a meat ball with them. Seeing all kinds of junk food leaving saliva, I secretly told myself to buy and brush after giving birth. As a result, the baby came out, but whether it is caesarean section or natural delivery, the maternal body will encounter some changes after delivery, which requires careful care of the maternal. So what are the precautions for confinement? Let's take a look.
1, during confinement, we must control the life of husband and wife. If the life of husband and wife is not well controlled before the mother's reproductive system is fully recovered, it will cause infection or bleeding and bring serious harm to the mother's body.
2, when doing confinement, mothers should pay attention to supplement nutrition, eat more eggs, drink more brown sugar millet porridge, which can supplement physical strength and enhance physical fitness.
Keep warm during confinement, don't catch a cold, don't stay in a cold place, and try to stay in bed for a few days.
4. Two or three days after delivery, you can try to get out of bed to do postpartum gymnastics and pay attention to physical recovery. But the time should not be too long.
5. Don't work during confinement. If you want to do something, you should also do some simple work, such as cleaning the table and sweeping the floor ten days after delivery. Don't take too long, so as not to affect the recovery of the body.
6. During confinement, mothers should pay special attention to personal hygiene. Every day, they should wash their genitals with warm water, but don't take a bath. They should always change their underwear and pads to avoid bacterial infection.
7. If the mother breastfeeds her baby, she should pay attention to the milk and eat reasonably. When the milk is insufficient, she should drink fish soup and bone soup to ensure that the milk is sufficient.
Matters needing attention in summer confinement
People who have never sat in a confinement may have a vague understanding of confinement. They may only know that they can't wash their hair in confinement. As far as this simple cognition is concerned, confinement in summer should be a painful thing. Try to imagine that on a hot day, you will sweat if you don't pay attention, but you can't wash your hair. How unbearable it is. Can a woman really not wash her hair after confinement? What are the precautions for pregnant women in summer?
1, the indoor temperature should not be too high, and it should be ventilated frequently. Be sure to put an end to the phenomenon of closed doors and windows, and often open windows for ventilation to keep the indoor air fresh. In order to prevent the new mother from catching cold when taking a breath, don't convection, let the new mother stay in another room when taking a breath in one room, or open the windows of each room when enjoying the sunshine outside.
2. When the humidity in the air is too high, you can use the dehumidification function of the air conditioner. It is most suitable to keep the indoor humidity around 55%.
When the weather is hot, you can use air conditioner, fan or hand fan. The indoor temperature should be kept at around 25℃, and it is advisable for the new mother to feel comfortable. You can turn on the air conditioner or use the fan if necessary, but you must avoid blowing directly at the new mother. The filter screen of air conditioner must be washed frequently to prevent bacteria from breeding.
4. Brush your teeth, wash your hair and take a bath. Better take a bath. Some harmful old customs must be abandoned, such as not brushing your teeth or washing your hair, which is totally unfounded. You should insist on taking a bath every day, so as to keep the pores of your skin sweating normally. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva when taking a bath, but don't douse the vulva or take a bath, otherwise it will easily cause infection. After taking a bath, be sure to dry your body to avoid catching cold. Pay special attention to protecting teeth in the second month, because the calcium loss in the mother's body is more serious during pregnancy and childbirth. So, rinse your mouth after meals and brush your teeth before going to bed.
5. Don't use a hair dryer after washing your hair. There is not even hot air. The best way is to air dry naturally.
If you feel weak, you can also take a bath. If you think you can't take a shower, don't force it. You can ask your family to take a warm bath for you in the morning and evening, and then wash your hair and feet.
7. declined to visit. It takes some time for new mothers to adapt to their new life after delivery, so it is best to refuse visits from relatives and friends during the second month, so as to avoid indoor air being polluted by too many people or bringing bacteria and viruses that threaten the health of mothers and babies. You can accept friends' wishes by phone or online. Don't forget to send your baby's photos to friends or put them online, so that everyone can share your happiness!
8. Ensure sleep. You should ensure 8- 10 hours of sleep every day every month. Even if you can't sleep well at night because your baby is nursing or crying, you should take time to rest during the day.
If you feel too hot to sleep, you can use a straw mat. Straw mats are cool and gentle. Never use mahjong mats.
10, avoid intimate behavior in the second month. The intimate behavior between husband and wife should wait until the wife's body is fully recovered. Premature recovery of sexual life, because the wounds in the uterus have not healed, can easily lead to puerperal infection, and even cause adverse effects such as chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.
Matters needing attention in confinement in winter
After delivery, the maternal body will become very weak. At this time, you need to pay special attention not to catch a cold. Cold winter is always particularly easy to catch a cold, so there are many precautions for confinement in winter, which cannot be ignored. Only when the parturient takes care of herself according to the precautions of confinement in winter can she return to the pre-pregnancy level as soon as possible.
1, the new mother's clothes should be loose and comfortable.
It is colder in winter, and new mothers are more likely to be afraid of the cold when breastfeeding and taking care of their babies. Because some of the liquid accumulated in the body during pregnancy will be discharged, sweating will be much, and sweat stains and dirt will stain clothes, so it is necessary to take a bath frequently, change underwear frequently and keep the skin clean.
2. The indoor environment should be kept warm, moist and fresh in winter.
The focus of confinement in winter is to keep warm. The indoor temperature should be 20℃ ~ 25℃, and it should not be high or low. In the south where there is no heating, air conditioning and electric heating can be used to keep the indoor temperature; For the dry north, it is also very important to maintain appropriate indoor humidity. Generally speaking, the indoor humidity is 55% ~ 65%.
3. The new mother's quilt should be thinner, and the bed should not be too soft.
It's bitterly cold outside, but it's warm indoors, so besides regular ventilation, we should also pay attention to the fact that the quilt should not be too thick, even in winter, it is thinner than in the third trimester. Soft and breathable products such as cotton or hemp should be selected. 1 ~ 2 weeks.
When the new mother takes a bath, the water temperature should be appropriate, and at the same time, pay attention to the wind direction.
Taking a bath after delivery can relieve labor fatigue and spirit, keep the body clean and reduce the incidence. However, it is best for new mothers who are confinement in winter to take a bath after giving birth 1 week. Pay special attention to the proper water temperature when taking a bath to prevent the cold from taking advantage of it. Bathing in winter must be sheltered from the wind in the secret room, and the bathroom should be warm. You can turn on the bathroom heating equipment such as Yuba in advance and adjust the indoor temperature to 20℃ before entering.
5. Dry your hair immediately after washing, and combing it with a wooden comb is beneficial to promote blood circulation.
Dirty hair will damage the hair follicles of the scalp and easily fall off, so wash your hair and comb your hair, but avoid the invasion of moisture.
6, nutrition should be balanced, fruits and vegetables are indispensable.
During confinement, you should 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 your body and ensure adequate milk. Postpartum deficiency cold and blood stasis, should be fasting cold, cold products. A cold is more harmful to the stomach. A cold is blood coagulation. If lochia can't stop, it will cause postpartum abdominal pain, physical pain and other diseases.
7. Supplement nutrition and don't forget to supplement calcium.
Recommended by China Nutrition Society, the suitable daily calcium intake for lactating mothers is 1200mg, and diet therapy is the safest and most reliable method. Foods with high calcium content include sesame sauce, spinach, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, animal liver and brain, fish and animal bone soup, milk and so on. , can be treated with caution.
In addition, it is also a good idea to continue to supplement some high-calcium maternal milk powder after delivery. In the south, such as Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian, it is warmer in winter. When there is no wind at noon and afternoon, you can open the window to bask in the sun.
8, confinement must also be combined with work and rest.
The new mother is weak, lacking in qi and blood, all kinds of organs should be restored to their original positions, and the uterus should be excluded from lochia. Therefore, postpartum needs proper exercise. Activities can make people's qi and blood run and make the five internal organs function vigorously. Staying in bed for too long will lead to burnout and fatigue, which is not conducive to the discharge of congestion.
9. Relax and drive away postpartum depression.
Due to physical, psychological and role adaptation problems, some negative psychological reactions often appear in the second month. Especially in winter, cold weather and insufficient sunshine are more prone to postpartum depression. Its manifestations are loneliness and helplessness, injustice and sadness, doubt and irritability, laziness in life and even listlessness.