A practical list of production essentials

Many people are not fully prepared for the necessities for childbirth, so they will be caught off guard after giving birth. This may also cause bacterial infections in mothers after giving birth, which can be very serious. Therefore, you should wear softer and looser clothes during breastfeeding so that you will not feel so uncomfortable when breastfeeding, and your nipples will not feel too much friction with clothes.

Hairstyle: It is best to have a short haircut that is refreshing and easy to comb, because within 4 weeks after delivery, the mother sweats a lot and long hair is not easy to manage.

Hygiene products: Prepare enough sanitary napkins, tissues and disinfectant wipes. It is best to buy them in packages. In addition, there are towels and sanitary pads for the beds.

Nursing bras: Prepare at least 2 pure cotton bras that can be opened from the front, and also some breast pads to absorb milk to prevent milk from soaking clothes.

Clothing for confinement: It is best to prepare several sets of loose cotton pajamas that are easy to put on and take off, with front openings to absorb sweat, are soft and warm, and are convenient for breastfeeding.

Shoes, socks and hats: prepare socks and slippers with heels. If you are in confinement in autumn or winter, it is best to prepare a pure cotton hat. Keeping warm is very important during the confinement period.

Clothing: Baby's clothing should be made of pure cotton, loose and comfortable, open at the front, without buttons, zippers or other dangerous objects or decorations, and it is best if it does not fade.

Diapers or wet diapers: Prepare enough diapers. If you use wet diapers, it is best to buy them in a box as they will be used up quickly.

Toiletries: Baby's bath tub, towel, prickly heat powder, baby oil, wet wipes, etc. are all necessities.

Socks and hats: Babies don’t need to wear shoes yet, just socks. The fontanelle on the baby's head has not closed, so a hat is a must.

Beds and bedding: It is best to have a small wooden bed with railings that can be lowered. Some beds can be flexibly adjusted and can be used by children up to five or six years old. Bedding should be easy to remove and wash, soft and comfortable, and of moderate thickness. You also need to prepare a small blanket that you can carry with you when you go out, as it will be used when you are discharged from the hospital.

Under normal circumstances, spotting in the late pregnancy is a sign of labor, that is, the uterus contracts, the baby's head begins to fall into the pelvis, and the fetal membrane and uterine wall gradually separate and the friction will cause blood vessels to rupture and bleed, commonly known as spotting. Many women believe that they will have contractions immediately after they see blood. Because of the mental tension, they focus their attention completely on this, which leads to insomnia. The physical fatigue caused by lack of sleep will lead to decreased physical strength and lack of energy, which is very unfavorable for childbirth. Keep a good mood, wait actively and patiently, eat normally, ensure sleep, and maintain physical strength. If there is only a light streak of blood and the amount is not large, the pregnant mother can stay at home to observe and pay attention not to overwork and avoid strenuous exercise.