Overview of things to note during confinement

Confinement is a critical stage of postpartum recovery and requires special attentionRest, diet, hygiene, emotions and taboos.The first priority is to ensure adequate sleep and avoid fatigue; the diet should be nutritionally balanced, with more high-protein, easily digestible food, and avoid cold, spicy food; personal hygiene needs to be cleaned daily to prevent infection; family support is needed emotionally to avoid postpartum depression; and avoid cold, sitting for long periods of time, or lifting heavy objects.Scientific confinement can promote body repair and lay the foundation for breastfeeding.

The importance of rest and sleep

Postpartum physical weakness,Need to ensure 8-10 hours of sleep every day, Try to synchronize your schedule with your baby.Avoid holding the baby or doing housework for a long time, and ask family members to share the burden.It is recommended to lie on your side when lying in bed to help the uterus recover.If symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue occur, you need to rest immediately.Keep the room ventilated but avoid direct drafts, and the temperature should be controlled at 24-26°C.Getting out of bed properly can prevent blood clots, but it needs to be done within your ability.

Scientific diet and nutrition

Diet withLight, warm and diverseIn principle, millet porridge, crucian carp soup, eggs and other easily absorbed foods are recommended.Eat small meals frequently every day to avoid overeating.In traditional customs, brown sugar water and pig's trotter soup should be consumed in moderation. Excessive amounts may cause bloating or obesity.Avoid eating raw and cold foods such as sashimi and ice cream, and reduce salt intake to prevent edema.During lactation, calcium and iron supplements can be added, such as milk, spinach, etc.

Health and Wellness Management

Postpartum lochia requires changing sanitary napkins frequently.Wash the vulva with warm water every day, avoid bathing in the tub.Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush to prevent gum bleeding.Choose cotton and breathable materials for clothing, and change them promptly after sweating.Rooms are disinfected regularly and visits are reduced to prevent the spread of germs.If abnormalities such as fever or wound redness and swelling occur, seek medical attention promptly.Women who have had a caesarean section need to pay special attention to dry wounds to avoid infection.

Summary of comprehensive suggestions and taboos

Confinement needsTaking care of body and mind, family members should accompany and communicate more.Avoid tears, prolonged eye contact, or emotional agitation.Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited to prevent infection, and recovery can be resumed only if there are no abnormalities in the reexamination after 6 weeks.The traditional "covering the confinement period" needs to be improved, and scientifically keeping warm is enough.Abdominal belts can be used appropriately to assist recovery, but you need to choose regular products (such asDog print, October crystaland other brands).The ultimate goal is to help the mother fully recover through proper nursing care.

Quote sources:

1. "Chinese Journal of Perinatology" 2021 Postpartum Care Guidelines
2. Interview with Ma Liangkun, Chief Physician of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
3. Product information is referenced from the official flagship stores of JD.com and Tmall brands.