Should I wear a nursing bra during confinement?

In fact, during the confinement period, mothers should not be too nervous, but should relax themselves and maintain a healthy and scientific lifestyle every day to ensure that their milk supply is not insufficient. They can wear nursing bras to improve the problem of sagging breasts, but they must pay attention to the fact that the clothes they wear every day should be loose, not too tight.

1. Clothes should be loose

Some young mothers are afraid of gaining weight after giving birth, so they choose tights and jeans to tighten their waists and abdomens. In fact, this is not conducive to blood circulation. During the postpartum confinement period, you should wear loose clothes so that you can move freely. For breastfeeding women, make two cotton nursing shirts with "pockets" on the chest. This is not only convenient for breastfeeding but also looks elegant.

2. Clothes should be soft and comfortable

It is better to choose clothes for postpartum women that are made of pure natural materials, such as cotton, wool, silk, etc., because such clothes are breathable, warm, and will not cause any harm to the body. It is appropriate to wear cotton fabrics with strong water absorption in underwear, so as to better protect the mother during the confinement period.

3. Pay attention to the cleanliness of clothing

The metabolism of postpartum women is vigorous, and milk often overflows and stains clothes, so you must pay attention to the cleanliness of clothes. They should be changed, washed and dried frequently. Otherwise, it is easy to cause bacterial infection and endanger the health of mother and baby.

4. Wear warm and appropriate clothes

The clothes of the mother should change according to the season and temperature. It is not advisable to wear long sleeves and long pants in summer, and there is no need to cover the head. If you go out in winter, you can cover your head appropriately and make sure you wear warm and comfortable clothes. [2]

1. Be careful with cold and heat

As the temperature and humidity of the climate and living environment change, the clothing worn by the mother and the electrical equipment used indoors should be appropriately adjusted. The indoor temperature should be about 25 to 26 degrees Celsius, and the humidity should be about 50% to 60%. Long sleeves, long pants, and socks should be worn to avoid catching a cold or having the joints invaded by wind, cold, and moisture.

2. Proper work and rest

Moderate labor and rest are very helpful for the discharge of lochia and the recovery of muscles, bones and body shape. In the early days after delivery, when the mother feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued, she must rest in bed more. The time she gets up should not exceed half an hour. When her physical strength gradually recovers, the time can be extended a little, but the time is still limited to 1 to 2 hours to avoid standing or sitting for a long time, which will cause low back pain, leg pain, knee and ankle pain.

3. Clean frequently

Hair and body should be washed regularly to keep them clean and avoid bacterial infection and inflammation.

4. Adjust your diet

The first three items are the same for everyone, but diet varies according to individual physical conditions, so it should be different. Furthermore, if there are problems with postpartum lochia discharge and breastfeeding, or if there are colds, headaches, mouth sores, itchy skin, stomachaches and other diseases, diet and medication must be changed. In ancient times, due to the simple environment, poor living conditions and the lack of electrical appliances, the regulations were stricter, and there was a restriction of not washing hair or taking a bath for one month. Modern people do not have to work so hard, but the diet during confinement is still mainly warm and nourishing. It is best to ask a doctor to prepare the diet according to your personal constitution.