The best time to take Chinese medicine after childbirth

Key reminder: Postpartum recovery, in coordination with the changes of the human body, there are certain differences in Chinese medicine conditioning in each stage. Generally speaking, the first stage after giving birth is dominated by the production of new blood and the removal of blood stasis; the second stage focuses on strengthening the spleen, stomach and kidneys, strengthening bones and tendons, and nourishing blood and qi; the third and fourth stages focus on a part of nourishing blood and qi. In addition, there is special care for mothers' breastfeeding, edema, mastitis, milk withdrawal and other needs.

Step 1: Producing new blood and removing blood stasis

1st week after giving birth

Means Chinese medicine prescription: Huasheng Decoction

Raw materials: The basic formula is Chuanxiong, Paojiang, Qianghuo, peach kernel, and raw licorice. Different medicines may have additional adjustments.

The purpose of using Shenghua Tang was originally to completely eliminate postpartum lochia, regulate uterine contractions, and prevent puerperal infection. Zhou Yanjun stated that the mother can start taking the medicine 3 days after giving birth or after taking uterotonic drugs, one dose a day, about 5 to 7 doses, usually until the lochia becomes light gray-yellow and a little pink. For those who have suffered spontaneous abortion, whether to take the medicine depends on their physical condition and condition. For those who have undergone abortion or caesarean section, since doctors will clean the inside of the uterus, there will not be unnecessary tissue residue. If there are no special circumstances, you can consider not accepting it.

Many people think that it is wrong to take Shenghua Tang during the entire confinement period. Shenghua Tang is used to clear postpartum lochia, and it should be stopped after achieving the overall goal. Excessive use is not only useless, but it is very likely to cause complications of postpartum lochia. Please be more careful.

Su Youming stated that the basic formula of Shenghua Tang includes Chuanxiong, Paojiang, Qianghuo, peach kernel, and raw licorice. Different medical schools may have their own prescriptions, but all focus on promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and clearing postpartum lochia. The medication will also be adjusted according to the physical condition of the pregnant woman. It seems that the Chuanxiong and Paojiang in the prescription are relatively warm and dry, so people with damp-heat constitution may need to use less of them, or add more Motherwort granules which have the effect of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and removing dampness; conversely, if the mother has a weak and cold constitution and weak uterine contractions, the amount of Paojiang may be increased.

The second part: Strengthen the spleen and stomach, astringe, strengthen the kidneys and bones, replenish blood and qi. The second week after giving birth

Means Chinese medicine prescription: Buzhong Yiqi Decoction, Shenling Baizhu Powder

Diet therapy: sesame oil chicken

Su Youming said that the second week after giving birth is often focused on strengthening the spleen and stomach and astringing. On the one hand, it is hoped that the mother's gastrointestinal function will be taken care of first, so that the food supplements can be digested and absorbed later; on the other hand, in order to speed up the elimination of excess water from the body, the prescription of strengthening the spleen and stomach while taking into account the effect of replenishing qi and blood is suitable for pregnant women at this stage. As for the blood-replenishing medicines such as Bazhen Decoction and Shiquan Dabu Decoction, most of them are warm and dry, so they can be used as early as the second week. However, if the postpartum lochia has not yet subsided or the body is hot-tempered, side effects may occur if they are used, so it is recommended to wait until the third week to start.

In terms of dietotherapy, the mother is weak after giving birth, so food supplements are necessary, but it is also not suitable for excessive heat. If the wound has healed completely in the second week after giving birth, the mother can eat appropriate sesame oil chicken. For those who undergo cesarean section, since the wound takes a long time to heal, in order to avoid wound infection, alcohol should be strictly prohibited in their meals.

Step 3.4: Nourishing Blood and Qi

Means Chinese medicine prescription 1: Bazhen Decoction

Raw materials: Four Ingredients (Chuanxiong, Qianghuo, Chishao, Rehmannia) and Fourteen Gentlemen

(Dangshen, Coix seeds, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Licorice)