What should I pay attention to during confinement?

Confinement is a stage that every postpartum woman must go through. This stage is the most important period for women's physical recovery. They need to pay more attention to rest. However, breastfeeding and taking care of children can easily cause the mother to not get enough rest, so it is best to have the help of family members to share the burden, which can help the pregnant woman's body recover. There are many things to pay attention to during the confinement period, and everyone should take preventive measures against these matters.

What should you pay attention to during confinement?

For many new mothers, how to best spend the month after childbirth is their biggest concern. However, there are many "rumors" about confinement nowadays. Once you believe them, it will not only be detrimental to the recovery of the mother, but may also affect her future life. So, what should we pay attention to during the confinement period? What is considered a scientific confinement period?

First, pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene

During the confinement period, the personal hygiene of the mother is very important. If it is not handled properly, the mother may develop various inflammations due to bacterial infection. Therefore, during the confinement period, mothers should clean their bodies every day, especially the vagina.

Second, take a break

New mothers after childbirth are physically weak and prone to dizziness, fatigue, etc. They should try to stay in bed and rest, especially in the first week. The time they get out of bed should not exceed half an hour. Only after their physical strength has recovered can they slowly increase the time they spend out of bed.

Third, pay attention to indoor temperature

Regardless of whether it is summer or winter, the indoor temperature for the mother should be between 25 and 26 degrees Celsius, and the humidity should be between 50% and 60%. The mother should not catch cold or be too hot.

Fourth, nutrition should be balanced

The diet after childbirth must ensure a balanced nutritional intake. It should not be too much supplement, nor should it be completely without supplement. Warm supplements should be the main focus. In addition, the mother's diet should be formulated and adjusted according to her own physical condition.

Can I take a bath and wash my hair during confinement?

Many older mothers-in-law or elders may prevent the mothers in the family from washing their hair or taking a bath during the confinement period, because they are afraid that they will catch a cold from taking a bath or washing their hair, which may leave them with a chronic illness. But many mothers say that it is really uncomfortable not to wash their hair for a few days. Can I wash my hair and take a bath during the confinement period?

First of all, we must be clear that the vagina of the mother will secrete lochia during the confinement period. Starting from the day of delivery, the vulva should be cleaned with warm water every day. Generally, lochia secretion lasts for 4-6 weeks.

Secondly, during the confinement period, mothers should pay special attention to personal cleanliness and hygiene to avoid complications caused by bacterial infection. If you don't wash your hair or take a bath during the entire confinement period, a lot of bacteria may accumulate in your body. Therefore, you can and need to take a bath and wash your hair after giving birth, but you need to pay attention to some things.

Finally, about a week after delivery, the mother can wash her hair and take a bath, but she cannot take a shower or bath directly at this time. She can choose to take a bath with warm water every day; the water for washing hair should not be too cold, and she should use a hot hair dryer to dry her hair immediately after washing to avoid getting a cold head.