6 common misunderstandings about confinement

　　Doors and windows closed　Many people think that pregnant women are afraid of wind. Wind is“ Postpartum "Wind" (referring to puerperal fever) is the culprit, so the doors and windows of the mother's house are tightly closed, and the mother's head and legs are wrapped to prevent the wind. Expert tip: If the indoor sanitary environment is poor and the air is turbid, it is easy for pregnant women and baby Have a respiratory infection disease . During confinement, indoor air circulation should be maintained.

　　The later you get out of bed, the better　Getting out of bed early after childbirth will not only help increase the blood flow rate of the lower limbs and discharge lochia, but also improve the abdominal muscles. exercise , restore the original contractility as soon as possible, thereby protecting Uterus , rectum and bladder and other organs. Under normal circumstances, you can sit up in bed 24 hours after delivery, and get out of bed and walk on the 3rd day.

　　The lighter the dish, the better　Because postpartum sweating is more and the mammary gland secretion is strong, the mother's body is prone to lack of water and salt, so she should supplement salt in an appropriate amount.

　　Can't wash hair or take a bath　Mothers sweat a lot during delivery and often after delivery. Coupled with the continuous discharge of lochia and milk secretion, the body is more susceptible to pathogens entering. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to personal hygiene after delivery. You can take a bath two or three days after normal delivery, but it is better to take a shower rather than a bath.

　　egg The more you eat, the better　Eggs are rich in nutrients and easy to digest, making them suitable for pregnant women. However, some mothers eat one to twenty eggs a day, which not only cannot be absorbed, but also affects the intake of other foods. Therefore, generally eating two or three eggs a day after delivery is enough.

　　Start breastfeeding 24 hours after delivery”　 The earlier the breastfeeding starts, the better, because sucking the nipple can not only promote the secretion of milk from the mammary glands, but also facilitate the contraction of the uterus, allowing the uterus to recover as soon as possible. At the same time, the newborn can also get nutritious colostrum as early as possible, which can be described as "killing three birds with one stone". Under normal circumstances, breastfeeding can begin within 30 minutes after delivery.