What will happen if you don't sit well during the confinement period? There are several symptoms

The most common symptom of not taking good care of yourself during the confinement period is joint pain, which manifests as leg pain in normal weather or when walking up stairs. There are also frequent swelling and headaches. If you feel that your body is not as good as before after giving birth, it is basically certain that you did not take good care of yourself during the confinement period.

1. Back pain, joint pain

Backache and joint pain are very common for pregnant women who have just given birth. If you feel backache in the morning, and especially pain in the hand joints, then you should worry about whether you have lumbar disc herniation or bone spurs. The reason for this is not only related to the recovery of the body after pregnancy, but also to the posture often maintained during pregnancy. Because when the belly is particularly large, mothers will push their waist forward due to the weight of the belly, which will easily lead to lumbar disc herniation in the long run. Of course, since you need to hold the baby for a long time after giving birth, it will also cause pain in the hand joints. Mothers must pay attention to their own health and can do some physical therapy to alleviate this phenomenon when necessary.

2. Fear of cold

Everyone knows that you can’t be exposed to the wind during the confinement period. The older generation will wrap up the mothers who have just given birth tightly and try not to leave the room or open the windows. Why is this so? It is because they are afraid that the wind will invade the pregnant woman’s body. If the evil wind invades, the mother will be particularly afraid of the cold, and will have joint pain in the future. There is also the possibility of rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. So when mothers find themselves very cold, they should worry about whether they have contracted a disease during the confinement period. They should pay more attention to keeping warm and take care of their bodies through traditional Chinese medicine.

3. Edema

If a mother does not drink a lot of water the night before, and finds that her eyes are swollen in the morning, and it does not go away after a while, and if her feet are also a little swollen, then you should pay attention. If a mother often has this problem, remember to go to the hospital for a check-up!

4. Dizziness

If some mothers feel dizzy when they get up in the morning, they may be anemic, because it is easy to cause physiological anemia during pregnancy. Some mothers do not correct it during pregnancy. In addition, mothers lose a lot of blood during childbirth, so mothers are prone to anemia after childbirth. If mothers have some symptoms of dizziness and fatigue, they should go to the hospital to check the blood routine. If anemia occurs, pay more attention to eating more foods such as pork liver and egg yolks.

1. Menstrual care

During the monthly menstrual period when the endometrium is shed and blood is discharged, in addition to paying attention to diet and nutrition, not overwork, avoiding stress, getting enough sleep and avoiding strenuous exercise, it is also recommended to eat more blood-enriching foods.

2. Chinese medicine conditioning

Taking Chinese medicine during menstruation, as diagnosed by a Chinese medicine practitioner, can help expel the evil wind in the body and regulate the meridians.

3. Avoid cold drinks

Regular consumption of raw and cold food can directly affect the uterus, causing uterine cold or poor contraction, making it impossible to completely expel menstrual blood.

4. Avoid direct cold wind

In addition to avoiding direct exposure to fans and air conditioners, getting caught in the rain or wading in water during menstruation can also allow cold air to invade. Especially in summer, the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors is extremely large. It is recommended to bring an extra small jacket when going out to reduce the discomfort caused by the temperature difference.

5. Avoid staying up late

The functioning of hormones is closely related to adrenaline. Staying up late will cause excessive secretion of adrenaline, which may cause a burden on the body and affect the normal functioning of hormones. Try to go to bed before 11 o'clock.

6. Moderate exercise

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if the meridians are unobstructed, the body's functions will easily return to balance. Moderate exercise can help blood circulation and keep the meridians unobstructed. As long as the meridians are unobstructed, the nutrients from food can be delivered to where they should go in the body, and waste will be smoothly transported out of the body.

7. Take a bath or soak your feet

Taking a bath or soaking your feet can promote blood circulation and help the body's metabolism. However, because taking a bath or soaking your feet can easily cause sweating, it causes the body to lose more fluids and puts a greater burden on the heart. Therefore, taking a bath is not recommended if you feel weak.

1. Can I eat honey during confinement?

The answer is yes. Honey is a natural food with a sweet taste. The monosaccharides it contains can be absorbed by the human body without digestion, which has a good health care effect on pregnant women. Honey has a relatively high nutritional value and sufficient calories. Pregnant women can drink some honey water after giving birth, which can help them recover their physical strength.

2. Can a new mother drink milk?

Mothers can drink milk. Milk is called "white blood" and is the best source of calcium in nature. The potassium in milk has a good effect on softening blood vessels and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Milk contains L-tryptophan, which has a good calming effect and is very helpful in promoting sleep. If mothers drink more milk, it can not only help the body recover, but also replenish calcium in the body. If breastfeeding, it can also increase milk and help the baby get high-quality calcium through breast milk. But it should be noted that milk is not easy to digest. Mothers are better off waiting until their intestinal function gradually recovers before drinking it.

3. Can I eat salt during confinement?

It is okay to eat salt in moderation during confinement. Some people believe that women cannot eat salt during confinement because eating too much salt is not good. If women take in too much salt every day, it will increase the burden on the kidneys, cause high blood pressure, and be detrimental to postpartum recovery. But you can't not eat salt. The human body takes in sodium through eating salt. Eating too little salt will affect the absorption of sodium. Not putting salt in dishes will affect the appetite of women, which is not conducive to nutrient absorption. Therefore, women should neither "avoid salt" nor eat too much salt during confinement. Moderate amounts are best.

1. Not brushing teeth: Wrong. It is recommended to rinse your mouth with warm water and brush your teeth. During pregnancy and after childbirth, you should pay more attention to cleaning your teeth than usual.

2. Not getting out of bed: Wrong. You should get out of bed and move around properly after giving birth. You can’t lie still all the time, otherwise it will be detrimental to your recovery.

3. Failure to open windows: unreliable. It is recommended to ventilate the room for more than ten minutes every few hours. If the wind is strong outside, go to another room for ventilation.

4. Do not use electric fans or air conditioners: This is not entirely true. The air conditioner can be turned on, and the recommended temperature is around 28 degrees, and be sure to keep warm; it is not recommended to use electric fans, and it is best not to use electric fans if there is air conditioning.

5. Not eating fruits and vegetables: Wrong. You should eat more fruits and vegetables after giving birth, and avoid eating cold fruits. If it is a cold season, fruits should be boiled in warm water for a few minutes before eating. Avoid greasy food after giving birth and eat light food.

6. Do not touch water, do not take a bath or wash your hair: Not reliable. Postpartum body cleaning is very important. It is recommended that the water temperature is above 40 degrees, wash and dry quickly, and avoid touching cold water.

7. Do not use a hair dryer: Wrong. You should blow dry your hair as soon as possible after washing it, otherwise you will be more likely to catch a cold or increase the moisture in your body.

8. Don’t cut your nails: Wrong. There is no scientific basis for this. Nails that are too long are unhygienic and can easily hurt your baby.

9. Don’t cry: It’s reliable. It is very important to keep a good mood after giving birth. Crying is not conducive to physical recovery.