Personal hygiene is an important part of the confinement period. When taking a bath, you should take a shower and do not chooseSitz bathso as not to trigger infection. The water temperature should be controlled at around 40 degrees Celsius and should not exceed 10 minutes. At the same time, when washing your hair, you should wash it lying down to avoid bending over and overexertion. If usedGingerWater to wash your hair, the effect will be better. GingerIt has the effect of dispelling cold and dampness, promoting blood circulation of the scalp and relieving the discomfort of the scalp.
Lochia is the excretion of endometrial stripping after postpartum and generally lasts 3-6 weeks. If it is not completely drained after 6 weeks, you should go to the hospital for a check-up. Early contact with your baby and earlyBreastfeedingcan promptUterine contractionsto help eliminate lochia. KeepCleanliness is also important and used after each bowel movementRinsing with a washer can effectively prevent lochia infection.
After 24 hours after giving birth, you can get out of bed and move properly. Activity can help the uterus expel residual lochia and promote the discharge of lochia. In the 2-3 days after giving birth, you can increase the amount of exercise appropriately, such as doing some mild onesStretching exercises, which helps to restore the vitality and flexibility of the body.
In the first few days after giving birth, gastrointestinal function has not fully returned to normal, so it is advisable to eat foods that are light, easy to digest and nutritious. There are a few to choose fromClear consomméVegetablesTofuand other foods, and be careful to avoid the intake of greasy and irritating foods.
If the wound is a lateral incision caused by a spontaneous delivery, medication should be applied daily to disinfect and prevent infection. For caesarean sections, a band should be worn after the procedure to prevent the wound from splitting.
There is no need to deliberately clean the nipple before breastfeeding, as the discharge from the nipple helps lubricate the baby's sucking process. In addition, small breasts do not mean less milk, and the amount of milk has nothing to do with breast size. It can be used after each kiss feeding** deviceEmpty the remaining milk, and at the same time eat more foods that promote milking, massage the breasts properly, and ensure adequate rest and a happy mood. Choose a suitable and comfortable pieceNursing underwearIt is also very important that the underwear with proper elastic can effectively avoid squeezing the breasts and provide a guarantee for comfortable breastfeeding. In the postpartum periodSwollen milkperiod, timely replacement forNursing underwearand useBreast padsto prevent milk from spilling.
During confinement, bathing, lochia discharge, proper exercise, proper diet, wound care, and proper breastfeeding methods are all very important. These precautions can be protectedMaternityIt also helps to prevent infections and complications in good healthMaternityRestore strength and health. In addition, a good mindset and adequate rest are also very crucialMaternityYou should stay happy, face the challenges of confinement positively, and seek support and help from family and friends.