Will catching a cold during the confinement period leave any sequelae?

Women should pay special attention to their health and diet during pregnancy and confinement, especially those who are in confinement in winter. Women's constitution is weak during confinement, and their resistance is not as high as usual. If they are not careful, they will catch a cold. A cold during confinement is very uncomfortable. In addition, it is also the breastfeeding period, so you can't take medicine at will, as this will affect the baby. Therefore, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. As long as the treatment is timely, the recovery will be fast, and there will be no sequelae. Therefore, whether it is a natural birth or a caesarean section, you must be cautious during the confinement period.

Will catching a cold during the confinement period leave any sequelae?

Common colds can heal quickly if treated promptly. Some people with good physical constitutions can get through a cold without any treatment and just drink plain water. However, viral colds or bacterial colds should not be taken lightly, because colds can trigger various inflammations. It can also be said that colds are the root of all evil and must be treated with caution.

Postpartum cold care:

If you catch a cold during the confinement period, you must consult a doctor and then take cold medicine. Because you still have to breastfeed your baby, you must be cautious when taking medicine and never take medicine that may be harmful to the baby's body. However, you cannot use cold towels to cool down physically during the confinement period, because physical cooling is likely to cause headaches or body pains for women during the confinement period.

If female friends who are in the confinement period start sweating after taking medicine, they must wipe themselves dry with a dry towel in time to prevent the open sweat pores from inhaling cold air again, which would cause a recurrence of cold symptoms. When you have a cold with fever symptoms, you should take ginger soup to dispel the cold and induce sweating as soon as possible, but when making the ginger soup, you must remember to use fresh ginger.

How to take care of yourself after cesarean section:

1. Wound care. After a cesarean section, doctors will cover the wound with gauze and breathable paper tape to protect the wound and stop bleeding, and complete the first dressing change 24 hours after the operation. Mothers are reminded to keep the wound clean and dry during the confinement period, do not apply any medicines that they think are effective at will, do not touch the wound frequently, and return to the hospital for treatment in time if any abnormality is found on the wound.

2. Perineum care. Because of childbirth, the mother will have a lot of lochia discharged from the body during the confinement period, so it is very important to clean the perineum. If not handled properly, bacterial infection can easily occur, leading to gynecological diseases. It is recommended that pregnant women clean their vulva after each bowel movement. The washing utensils should be dedicated and disinfected after each use.

3. Uterine care. By pressing the mother's abdomen, you can determine the contraction and recovery of her uterus. Proper massage can help the mother to expel lochia, enhance the contraction of the uterus and avoid heavy bleeding. Therefore, the mother or her family members should massage her abdomen appropriately to help her recover as soon as possible.

4. Body care. Because mothers who undergo cesarean sections have surgical incisions, it is more difficult for them to move than mothers who undergo natural births. In addition, anesthetics will inhibit intestinal peristalsis, making intestinal adhesions and bloating more likely to occur. This requires that mothers who have just given birth should turn over more often if conditions permit. Remember to move slowly and not to affect the wound. Family members can help the mother turn over if necessary. In addition, attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the mother's breasts. Because the baby will directly contact the nipple every time he drinks milk, the mother should clean the breasts and keep them clean every time before and after the baby drinks milk. In order to make the mammary glands normal, you can also help mothers massage their breasts to promote milk secretion.

5. Dietary care. Mothers who have undergone cesarean section should eat a light and easily digestible diet. It is best for them to consume more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. These foods help gastrointestinal motility and prevent constipation.

How long does the confinement period after a cesarean section last?

The reason why mothers need to stay in confinement after giving birth is to promote their body's recovery. Generally speaking, the confinement period is one month, but the length of confinement period varies from person to person due to different physical conditions. Moreover, different methods of delivery will also affect the length of confinement. Generally speaking, the body's recovery time after a cesarean section ranges from 3 to 6 months. Strengthening self-care after surgery, exercising appropriately, and avoiding heavy physical work will help to recover as soon as possible. If the exercise is too strenuous, the uterus may be easily injured again, and signs such as non-menstrual bleeding or abdominal pain appear, you need to see a doctor immediately.

During a normal pregnancy, after the fetus and placenta are delivered, the uterus needs to recover. It takes about six weeks for the wound of placental detachment to heal completely. Therefore, we set the postpartum period to six weeks after delivery. That is to say, the time from the delivery of the fetus to six weeks after delivery is called the postpartum period, commonly known as the confinement period for new mothers.