What to do if your eyes hurt during confinement?

Sitting in confinement is a Chinese tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. It means that women should take a month off after giving birth, avoid catching a cold or doing heavy physical labor, and adjust their diet properly to allow their bodies to be fully recuperated and relieve the fatigue and pain caused by childbirth. In modern society, many women ignore confinement recuperation. Some people often use computers and mobile phones to surf the Internet, so their eyes will hurt during confinement. So what should I do if my eyes hurt during confinement?

During the confinement period, you must pay attention to resting on time, not overwork, and not facing the computer all day to avoid eyesight fatigue. After using the computer for a while, you must close your eyes and gently massage your face. You can also look into the distance. This will help relieve eyesight fatigue. You can also use salt water to wash your eyes. Salt water can play an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal role. It can be used twice a week. Do not put too much salt in the water to avoid causing adverse stimulation. You can also use tea to wash your eyes, which can also play an anti-inflammatory role. When something gets into your eyes, don't rub them hard, just rinse them with water.

Be careful of cold and heat

As the climate and temperature and humidity of the living environment change, the clothing worn by the mother and the electrical equipment used indoors should be appropriately adjusted. The indoor temperature should be about 25-26°C, and the humidity should be about 50%-60%. Long sleeves, long pants, and socks should be worn to avoid catching a cold or having the joints invaded by wind, cold, and moisture.

Suitable for work and rest

Moderate labor and rest are very helpful for the discharge of lochia and the recovery of muscles, bones and body shape. In the early days after delivery, when the mother feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued, she must rest in bed more. The time she gets up should not exceed half an hour. When her physical strength gradually recovers, the time can be extended a little, but the time is still limited to 1 to 2 hours to avoid standing or sitting for a long time, which will cause low back pain, leg pain, knee and ankle pain.

Clean frequently

Hair and body should be washed regularly to keep them clean and avoid bacterial infection and inflammation. In ancient times, due to the simple environment, poor living conditions and the lack of electrical appliances, the regulations were stricter, and there was a restriction of not being able to wash hair or take a bath for a month. Modern people don’t have to work so hard. When washing your hair or taking a bath, use warm water at about 40℃ and dry your hair with a dry towel in time after washing.

Adjust your diet

The first three items are the same for everyone, but diet should be different due to individual physical differences. Furthermore, there may be problems with postpartum lochia discharge and breastfeeding, or if there are colds, headaches, mouth sores, itchy skin, stomach pain and other diseases, diet and medication must be changed. The diet during confinement should still be mainly warm and nourishing. It is best to ask a doctor to make appropriate adjustments based on your individual constitution.

Use a belly band

The use of a belly belt after childbirth is favored by postpartum mothers. If it is chosen well, it can really play a great role in the physiological recovery of loose abdominal muscles and maintaining body shape after childbirth. For example, the professional functional postpartum belly belt that combines advanced belly belts and herbal Chinese medicine not only has a good effect on abdominal tightening, but also has a good effect on the rapid recovery of the uterus and birth canal after childbirth, promotes the discharge of lochia, and reduces residual blood stasis. It is a type that obstetricians are more optimistic about.

Retract the pelvis

When a woman is pregnant, the effect of hormones causes the pelvis to expand. During childbirth, the pelvic pubic symphysis is stretched. If the expanded and stretched pelvis cannot recover in time, not only will there be body changes such as widened hips, loose hips, and enlarged buttocks, but it will also lead to many problems such as bow legs, low back pain, and pubic pain. Choosing a professional and high-quality pelvic correction belt is extremely helpful for the recovery of a loose pelvis and buttocks.

The above is a detailed introduction on what to do if you have eye pain during confinement, as well as the principles that female friends should pay attention to during confinement. Confinement is the top priority for women after giving birth. Since various functions of women's bodies change after giving birth, they must take good care of their bodies during confinement, but they must also ensure scientific confinement.