The difference between 42 days and 30 days of confinement

In folk customs, women stay in confinement after giving birth. This is because during this period, the body's vitality is not restored very well. Only through the care of family members and nutritional supplements can the woman's body be restored to its previous state. So what is the difference between 42 days and 30 days of confinement?

1. The 42-day confinement period can effectively prevent some diseases of the human body. Due to long-term careful care, the woman's organs can be effectively repaired and the postpartum lochia in the body can be discharged well. If you go out or do housework too early, various symptoms will appear on the woman's body. Therefore, many scientific studies now claim that 42 days is the best confinement period.

2. At 30 days, the function of the female reproductive organs is not very good, especially the uterus, which is still in a weak state. If you squeeze in 40 days of confinement, its function can be effectively restored at this time, which also lays a solid foundation for future pregnancy. At the same time, a long confinement period can make the woman's spirit look more rounded.

3. During the confinement period, you should pay attention to the temperature in the bedroom and keep it within the normal range. It should not be too hot or too cold. If it is warm, you should open the windows and doors appropriately. Never make it ventilated, otherwise the air will be greatly polluted, which is not conducive to women's body recovery.

Let’s take a look at the things you need to pay attention to during the confinement period.

1. Squatting for a long time

Squatting for a long time after giving birth is not conducive to the recovery of the new mother's pelvic floor muscles, and may also cause uterine ectopic or prolapse. After giving birth, you should avoid squatting for a long time as much as possible. It is best to walk moderately, and sitting or standing is appropriate. New mothers are weak after giving birth and are not suitable for overwork. Even if conditions are limited, they do not have to force themselves to do all the housework. They can ask their husbands to help.

2. Excessive nutrition and irritation in diet

Within one month after giving birth, new mothers should avoid eating spicy food, greasy food and other spicy foods. If you insist on breastfeeding, you should pay more attention to eating more light and nutritious foods during the breastfeeding period, which is conducive to the secretion of breast milk and is of great help to the repair of the woman's uterus. You can drink some nutritious nourishing soup, but it is not suitable to eat broth with too high fat, which is not conducive to baby's digestion. You can eat more whole grains and blood-enriching foods.

3. No exercise or strong exercise

Women should exercise moderately during the postpartum confinement period. Exercise is conducive to the discharge of lochia from the body and promote rapid recovery of the uterus. If your physical condition allows, it is best to walk around the house every day. However, it is not suitable for strong exercise after giving birth. Strong exercise will cause women to suffer from postpartum pain, such as back pain, and even catch a cold during the confinement period, which is not good for future health.

4. Having sex too early

After giving birth, both the uterus and vagina of women have not yet recovered, and the vagina has varying degrees of damage during childbirth. Once infection is caused by sexual intercourse during the confinement period, if the infection is reversed, the woman may suffer from serious gynecological diseases, which is very harmful to the health of the new mother. Some new mothers may resume ovulation within a month after giving birth. Having sex at this time may cause pregnancy, which will cause unnecessary harm to the mother.