What to do if your leg joints hurt during breastfeeding

After a woman gives birth, she is usually taken care of by the older generation in the family. In their eyes, the older generation is more experienced and therefore more familiar with some taboos during the confinement period. Many women who are in confinement should be told that they cannot get wet during the confinement period, otherwise it will cause great harm to the women's body. But what should I do if my leg joints hurt after giving birth? What is the reason for swollen feet after giving birth?

What should I do if my leg joints hurt after giving birth?

1. Postpartum care

In terms of daily diet and daily life, you can pay attention to keeping warm. When ventilating, do not let the air outlet face you directly. To keep your feet warm, it is best to wear cotton socks. Keep the room dry, clean and avoid dampness.

2. External conditioning

New mothers who experience joint pain can use protective equipment such as wrist guards, sports knee pads, etc. They can also prepare wormwood leaves, ginger paste and coarse salt at home and carry out care according to the following methods.

1. Boil mugwort leaves in water and take a bath

Use 100 grams of fresh mugwort leaves (50 grams of dried leaves) and a few slices of ginger to boil half a bucket of water, and then collect the water into a large hot water tank at a moderate temperature for bathing.

Efficacy: Mugwort leaves can regulate blood and qi, warm the meridians, expel dampness and cold, and relieve pain. Postpartum women with qi and blood deficiency are susceptible to cold and dampness, so they should often boil them with mugwort to wash their hands and body.

2. Ginger mash and paste therapy

Take an appropriate amount of ginger slices, pour it into a paste, and apply it immediately to the joints or related acupuncture points. Cover it with a plastic bag to prevent the ginger paste from hardening immediately and affecting the effect of the application. But be aware that ginger paste can burn the skin, so use it with caution if your skin or meat is tender or you are prone to allergies to avoid damaging the epidermis.

Efficacy: Dispel wind and cold, promote blood circulation and metabolism around joints. Some mothers with obvious problems should use this method as an auxiliary treatment.

3. Hot compress with raw salt bag

Buy and use 1 pound of raw salt, fry it until hot, add 50 grams of mugwort leaves, put it into a gauze bag and then wrap it in a shoulder bag with good air permeability, apply it to the wound, but pay special attention to adjust the temperature to avoid skin burns.

Efficacy: Reduce local inflammation and improve joint metabolism. It is best to do it once a day and persist for more than a week. The salt can be reused many times.

3. Diet therapy

New mothers need more calcium during breastfeeding than ordinary women. Therefore, in addition to proper exercise, it is recommended to eat more protein-rich foods, such as milk, dried shrimps, etc., and you can also take calcium tablets for pregnant women appropriately.

PS: For those who have severe joint pain and high fever, they should go to the hospital immediately to see a doctor to avoid rheumatic fever and delay their condition.

What causes swollen feet after childbirth?

1. It is the possibility of catching a cold during the confinement period. Catching a cold during the confinement period refers to the disease caused by external cold or internal injuries suffered by women within one month after giving birth (including miscarriage), and the symptoms remain if they are not cured during the confinement period. After giving birth, women's bones, tendons and kidneys are in good condition, their physique is weak, and their body is empty inside and out. If they are accidentally invaded by cold, or get angry or get too emotional, or have too much sexual intercourse, they may catch a cold during the confinement period.

2. The clinical symptoms of catching a cold during the postpartum period are: fear of cold, fear of wind, sweating, and joint pain. The pain is aggravated by cold, windy, and rainy weather. The postpartum cold caused by depression may also be accompanied by symptoms such as numbness, twitching, and swelling; the postpartum cold caused by sexual intercourse during the month may also cause symptoms such as weakness in the limbs, back pain, and constant drowsiness; the postpartum cold caused by anger may also be accompanied by symptoms such as joint pain and headache. It is recommended to go to local Chinese medicine for treatment, the actual effect is better

3. The key is to pay attention to rest and replenish energy. At the same time, in terms of diet, you should pay attention to eating more fruits and vegetables, avoid sun exposure, and take calcium tablets for pregnant women. If you pay attention to the above aspects, I believe you will recover as soon as possible. If it still doesn't work, you'd better go to a reliable hospital to consult a doctor. Take medication according to the doctor's instructions.

What to do if a pregnant woman has leg pain after giving birth

Postpartum wind can have a serious impact on women's sexual life, and this impact will last for a relatively long time. In order to avoid being harmed by "postpartum wind", prevention and treatment are very important. To prevent postpartum wind, you should pay attention to the following things.

1. The age is suitable for pregnancy, preferably between 25 and 29 years old, to prevent older pregnant women from giving birth.

2. Try to reduce miscarriages and do not perform cesarean sections casually.

In order to avoid the harm of "postpartum wind", prevention and treatment are very important.

3. Pregnant women should avoid catching cold during the confinement period. They should not be exposed to cold wind or drink cold water. They should do a good job of keeping warm, especially to avoid catching cold after sweating. Adjust your clothes according to the temperature to prevent influenza.

4. In terms of diet, you should not eat cold or spicy foods. Usually you should pay attention to avoid physical fatigue or mental stimulation. Maintain a proper posture for sitting, standing, walking, and sleeping.

5. Improve the living environment. The house should be sunny, ventilated, dry, and keep the indoor air fresh. Avoid damp, cold environments; stay calm and stable.

6. Sexual intercourse between husband and wife is strictly prohibited during the confinement period.

7. Don't move your joints too much. Any slight stimulation before delivery will cause problems after delivery, so you must not move your joints too much within 2-3 weeks after giving birth.