Can I go out after 30 days of confinement?

Many young women think that confinement after childbirth is an unnecessary thing, but in order to avoid nagging from their elders, they have to stay at home and stay there for a month. Can I go out after 30 days of confinement? In fact, the purpose of confinement is to allow the mother's body to recover. It takes about six weeks for the mother's body to return to normal, so you are not allowed to go out during the 30-day confinement period. Let's learn about it in detail.

1. Can I go out after 30 days of confinement?

Many new mothers believe that the confinement period is within 30 days after giving birth. If you also go back to your normal life right after 30 days, you are really wrong!

From the beginning of pregnancy, the expectant mother's body undergoes great changes in the reproductive organs and the whole body in order to adapt to the development of the fetus and prepare for delivery. After delivery, a series of changes occur in the reproductive organs and the whole body (except the breasts) to return to a non-pregnant state. This physiological change takes about 42 days to complete. The period of confinement for the mother to adjust and recover physically, reproductive organs, and mentally takes 6 to 8 weeks, or 42 to 56 days. The “42-day follow-up” in many obstetrics and gynecology hospitals is also based on this physical recovery cycle.

2. 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.

The above is the editor’s introduction to “Can I go out after 30 days of confinement?” I believe everyone will understand it after reading it. A woman's body is relatively weak after giving birth and needs time to recuperate. Sufficient rest during the confinement period and a nutritious diet can help a woman's body recover. In order to restore the body to its best condition, it is recommended that women wait one and a half months after the baby is born before going out.