Things to note after 30 days of confinement

Many women count the days during their confinement period, because there are many demands on women during this period. Many women are very bored during this period and want to get out of the confinement period as soon as possible so that they can go out for some fresh air. Some women leave the confinement period 30 days after giving birth. What are the things to pay attention to after leaving the confinement period 30 days later? Below I will introduce in detail what you need to pay attention to during the confinement period.

1. Things to note during confinement

1. Maintain good living habits. Establish a good rest environment and pay attention to hygiene. The indoor temperature is suitable, 18-20℃, with fresh air and good ventilation. Even in winter, you should open windows for ventilation for a certain period of time to keep the air fresh, but be careful to avoid direct wind. After delivery, there will be lochia discharge from the vagina. You should pay attention to keeping the vulva clean, wash the vulva with warm water every day, and change underwear and sanitary pads frequently. Avoid wounds after defecation and urination, and wipe them from front to back with clean toilet paper. Be careful not to go in the opposite direction to prevent bacteria around the anus from flowing back and causing infection.

2. Pay attention to emotional changes. After experiencing the excitement and tension of pregnancy and childbirth, the mother is extremely relaxed. Concerns about feeding a baby. Discomforts during the postpartum period can cause emotional instability, especially in the 3-5 days after delivery, which may manifest as mild depression. The mother should be helped to relieve physical discomfort, and given spiritual care, encouragement, and comfort to restore her self-confidence.

3. Diet. Because childbirth consumes a lot of physical energy, the organs in the body need to recover, the mother's digestive ability is weakened, and she needs to secrete milk for the growth of the newborn, so dietary nutrition is very important. One hour after delivery, the mother can eat liquid food or light semi-liquid food, and then eat normal food. Food should be nutritious, adequate in calories and water. If you are breastfeeding, you should eat more protein and soupy foods, and take appropriate vitamin and iron supplements.

When giving birth naturally, the confinement period for women can be 30 days or 42 days. It can be determined based on the recovery of her body. If the woman's body recovers very well and there is no difference from usual after 30 days, then she can leave the confinement period. When you are in confinement after childbirth, you should also pay attention to science and not blindly believe in folk sayings.