Can I use an electric fan during confinement?

Women need to stay in confinement after giving birth. Because during the period right after giving birth, the mother's body will be ischemic and become very weak. If she does not take good care of herself, she is likely to develop illness in the future. During the confinement period, women have many taboos to pay attention to, such as not being exposed to the wind or catching cold. So, can I use an electric fan during confinement?

You should not be exposed to wind during the confinement period because your qi and blood will be weak, your muscles and bones will be loose, and wind, cold and dampness will easily take advantage of the opportunity to enter and cause colds, rheumatism, joint pain, diarrhea and other diseases. Because of the odor and bacterial transmission caused by changing diapers, it is necessary to open windows for ventilation. When ventilating, mothers need to avoid the wind. At the same time, it is also necessary to use diaper buckets to store used diapers to control the secondary spread of bacteria and odors that affect the baby's health.

Be careful of cold and heat

As the climate and temperature and humidity of the 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 25-26°C, and the humidity should be about 50%-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.

Suitable for 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.

Clean frequently

Hair and body should be washed regularly to keep them clean and avoid bacterial infection and inflammation. 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 being able to wash hair or take a bath for a month. Modern people don’t have to work so hard. When washing your hair or taking a bath, use warm water at about 40℃ and dry your hair with a dry towel in time after washing.

Adjust your diet

The first three items are the same for everyone, but diet should be different due to individual physical differences. Furthermore, there may be 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. The diet during confinement should still be mainly warm and nourishing. It is best to ask a doctor to make appropriate adjustments based on your individual constitution.

Use a belly band

The use of a belly belt after childbirth is favored by postpartum mothers. If it is chosen well, it can really play a great role in the physiological recovery of loose abdominal muscles and maintaining body shape after childbirth. For example, the professional functional postpartum belly belt that combines advanced belly belts and herbal Chinese medicine not only has a good effect on abdominal tightening, but also has a good effect on the rapid recovery of the uterus and birth canal after childbirth, promotes the discharge of lochia, and reduces residual blood stasis. It is a type that obstetricians are more optimistic about.

Retract the pelvis

When a woman is pregnant, the effect of hormones causes the pelvis to expand. During childbirth, the pelvic pubic symphysis is stretched. If the expanded and stretched pelvis cannot recover in time, not only will there be body changes such as widened hips, loose hips, and enlarged buttocks, but it will also lead to many problems such as bow legs, low back pain, and pubic pain. Choosing a professional and high-quality pelvic correction belt is extremely helpful for the recovery of a loose pelvis and buttocks.

Nutrients

Mothers in confinement should continue to consume maternal milk powder, especially scientific supplementation of more than 20 nutrients needed for the baby's development, such as DHA, bile alkaloids, calcium, iron, etc., to ensure and improve the quality of breast milk.