Can I go out during confinement after a normal birth?

The confinement period is a recuperation period that Chinese women have needed to undergo after giving birth since ancient times. During this period, many of women’s behaviors are controlled, and their diet also needs to be strictly controlled. Can women go out during confinement after giving birth naturally? The body of a woman who gives birth naturally recovers faster than that of a woman who gives birth by caesarean section. However, women who give birth naturally should try not to go out during the confinement period. If they must go out, they need to keep warm.

Generally speaking, women feel very weak after giving birth. In this case, you should eat more foods that can replenish qi and blood. For example, millet, brown sugar water, appropriate amounts of eggs, pasta, etc. We should not blindly pursue sufficient milk and prepare a lot of oily food for the mother. It is better to eat light food. A few days later, when the mother's body has recovered, she can eat some oily and nutritious foods such as crucian carp soup, bone soup, chicken soup, etc. to promote milk production and accelerate the replenishment of qi and blood. You can eat some fruit, apples are a good choice. In addition, be careful not to eat spicy and excessively greasy food.

Generally, you cannot go out immediately after giving birth, as Chinese women's physical fitness is not as good as that of Western women. Generally, you should recuperate indoors within five days after giving birth. But you can go out one week after giving birth. When going out, you should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid being exposed to excessive wind and catching cold. If the weather is good, it is also very good for the mother to bask in the sun appropriately. When going out, you should avoid walking too much to avoid fatigue, and you should not wear high heels for a long time to avoid causing kidney sagging. Try to go out at noon when the temperature is suitable. The temperature is too low in the morning and evening and it is not suitable to stay outdoors for a long time. In addition, you should check the weather quality when going out, and do not go out when the weather pollution is serious.

Chinese women are generally weak after giving birth and are easily deficient in Qi and blood. They should pay attention to rest and nutritional supplements, but should not stay in bed for long periods of time. Do not lift heavy objects unless there are special circumstances. The mother's kidneys have not yet returned to their original position, and it is easy to cause renal prolapse. Pay attention to indoor ventilation and keep the room clean, but avoid catching cold. Do not blow the wind when you are sweating, and change into clean clothes immediately after sweating. Avoid eating spicy or overly greasy food. In the early stage, you should mainly eat light foods such as millet porridge, appropriate amount of brown sugar water, and some practical fruits. In the later stage of confinement, you can eat foods with high oil content such as chicken soup and pig's trotter soup. Don't wear high heels for a long time when going out. Pay attention to your eyes. Don’t read or use the computer for too long, but don’t stop reading either.

Women who give birth naturally are generally in better physical condition than those who give birth by caesarean section, but it should not be taken lightly. Don't wash your feet or face with cold water, and wash your hair and take a bath regularly. Keep your body clean. Do not eat too much cold food, and avoid negative foods such as tofu. Get enough sleep and don't sleep in a very cold bed. Another point is to keep your body and mind happy. The mother must not get angry or cry, as this can easily cause blood and qi problems. You can be more casual about food, just avoid spicy or overly greasy food. Supplement fruits and vegetables appropriately, but remember not to eat negative fruits such as watermelon.