The pros and cons of confinement during the Great Heat

There are 24 traditional solar terms in China, among which the Great Heat represents the hottest period of the year. In the minds of many older generations, it is believed that it is good for women's health if they have confinement during the Great Heat. Therefore, even though many women have received modern education, they still believe in the sayings of the older generation, that it is good for their health to have confinement during the Great Heat. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of having confinement during the Great Heat?

1. The pros and cons of confinement during the Great Heat

The most important thing about confinement is not to blindly believe in old customs, but to do it scientifically. According to the old custom, mothers should wear more clothes, "keep warm during the confinement period", "close the door and windows", and "avoid the wind". They are not even allowed to take a bath or wipe their bodies during the confinement period. They have to wear long-sleeved clothes, roll up their sleeves, and wrap their heads with scarves in the summer. This causes many mothers to suffer from heatstroke. In mild cases, they may suffer from dizziness and collapse, and in severe cases, they may even die.

2. Principles of confinement during the Great Heat

2.1. Be careful with 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℃, 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.

2.2. Proper work and rest

Moderate work 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 stay in bed to rest 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.

2.3. 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.

3. Taboos during confinement

3.1. You should not be exposed to wind during confinement, 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, causing colds, rheumatism, joint pain, diarrhea and other diseases. Because of the odor and bacterial spread caused by changing diapers, it is necessary to open windows for ventilation. When ventilating, the mother needs to avoid the wind. At the same time, it is also necessary to use diaper pails to store used diapers to control the secondary spread of bacteria and odor that affect the baby's health.

3.2. Do not cry or read for a long time, otherwise it will damage your eyesight.

Therefore, when reading, you should maintain the correct posture, not read for too long, use sufficient light, and avoid reading sad, violent, or emotionally intense content. Most importantly, do not affect your rest, because without adequate rest, it is easy to cause bleeding, back pain, abdominal pain, and lack of energy.