First week of confinement

The first week after delivery is a critical stage for women's physical recovery. It is best to rest in bed at this time and avoid colds. You cannot take a bath in the first week and need more rest. After breastfeeding, the baby can be taken care of by family members so that the mother has enough time to rest and avoid postpartum diseases. In the first week of confinement, in addition to diet, you also need to exercise properly and expel the lochia.

1. Postpartum sleep

One mother said that her mother-in-law really didn't know how to take care of the baby. When she was feeding the baby, the baby always spit up the milk, so she had no choice but to take care of the baby herself. I lost 6 catties in 4 days. I couldn't get a good night's sleep. I had to wake up several times every night. My whole body ached. I even touched cold water several times. I was really worried that I would get postpartum disease.

During the postpartum confinement period, especially in the first week after giving birth, it is very important for mothers to maintain good sleep. It is recommended that mothers have at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep a day, and the baby can be taken care of by the mother-in-law or their own mother.

2. Get up and move around

Women who give birth naturally can usually get out of bed and move around on the same day. Women who give birth by caesarean section should also get out of bed and move around after passing gas, which is very beneficial for their physical recovery. Mothers should get out of bed and walk around appropriately according to their body's recovery condition, which is conducive to the discharge of postpartum lochia and is also beneficial to the recovery of the uterus and body.

Three: Wash your hair and take a bath

Most elderly people will insist on not washing their hair or taking a bath during the confinement period, otherwise they will suffer from confinement diseases. But in fact, as long as the warmth is kept well, proper washing of hair and bathing is healthier.

However, whether it is a natural birth or a caesarean section, it is best not to take a bath or wash your hair within a week. It is best for women who give birth naturally to wash their hair and take a bath one week after delivery. If women who give birth by caesarean section recover well, it is better to wash their hair and take a bath 10 days after delivery.

4. Excretion of lochia

It takes some time for the uterus to recover after delivery. Postpartum mothers can judge the recovery of the uterus by the color, smell and amount of lochia. Mothers can also ask their family members to help massage the uterus, which can help discharge the lochia well. Generally, the lochia will be discharged within 2 to 4 weeks after delivery, but if there is still lochia after 2 months, it is best for mothers to go to the hospital for a check-up in time.

Five: Eat a healthy diet

In the first week after delivery, the mother is the weakest, so she needs to supplement nutrition, but not too much. It is best to eat more light, nutritious and easily digestible foods, and eat more foods rich in iron and vitamins. Avoid eating greasy foods that promote lactation.

If you do these 5 things well in the first week after giving birth, your confinement period will be half successful.