Can I drink cold water during confinement?

We see many foreign mothers who can eat ice cream immediately after giving birth and go out shopping. They don't need to observe the confinement period at all. In fact, foreign mothers are different from Chinese mothers, and everyone's physical constitution is different. Chinese women are better off observing the confinement period. During this period, they must not eat anything cold to prevent affecting their health.

Can I drink cold water during confinement?

Pregnant women must not drink frozen water or eat frozen food, as this will not only harm the nutrition of the pregnant woman, but also affect the health, growth and development of the baby.

Can pregnant women drink cold water?

It is best for pregnant women not to drink cold water. It is recommended to drink warm water, and ice water is prohibited.

Because the respiratory mucosa of pregnant women, such as the nose, pharynx, and trachea, are often congested and edematous, if they consume a lot of cold drinks, the congested blood vessels will suddenly contract and the blood flow will decrease, which can lead to a decrease in local resistance, allowing bacteria and viruses lurking in the throat, trachea, nasal cavity, and oral cavity to take advantage of the opportunity to invade, causing sore throat, cough, headache, etc. In severe cases, it may also cause upper respiratory tract infection or induce tonsillitis.

In addition to causing the above symptoms in pregnant women, the fetus will also be affected to a certain extent. Studies have found that the fetus in the womb is also very sensitive to cold stimulation. When pregnant women drink cold water or eat cold drinks, the fetus will become restless in the uterus and fetal movements will become frequent. Therefore, pregnant women should avoid drinking cold water and eat cold food in moderation. They must not affect their own health and cause restlessness to the fetus due to excessive cold food.

Pregnant women must not drink ice water

When the weather is hot, pregnant mothers can't help but drink ice water and eat cold drinks, but in fact this has a great impact on the health of pregnant women. Because when pregnant women drink ice water, their body temperature drops rapidly, and the brain "mistakenly believes" that the heat inside the body has been dissipated, so it "orders" to stop dissipating heat. As a result, sweat pores cannot drain smoothly, heat cannot be dissipated easily, excess heat accumulates, and people are more likely to suffer from heatstroke.

During pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body is in a state of low resistance. If she drinks ice water, it will easily cause diarrhea, which will further affect the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, drinking ice water should be prohibited during pregnancy.

What kind of water is suitable for pregnant women to drink

1. Boiled water.

Boiled water has an "internal cleansing" effect on the human body. It is easier to pass through cell membranes, promote metabolism, increase hemoglobin content, and thus improve the body's immune function. In addition, boiled water can also reduce the concentration of hormones in the blood that can cause morning sickness. Boiled and disinfected boiled water is clean and hygienic, and is the main source of water for pregnant women. However, remember not to drink water that has been boiled for a long time or repeatedly, and drink warm boiled water as much as possible.

2. Mineral water.

Mineral water needs to be carefully selected. Real mineral water is unpolluted groundwater that naturally emerges from deep underground or is artificially developed and contains a variety of trace elements. When drinking mineral water, you should try to choose a reliable brand. Qualified mineral water should have no peculiar or foreign taste. But pregnant women should try not to drink cold water to avoid irritating the intestines and causing uterine contractions. Of course, the weather is hot in the summer, and water that is not refrigerated is generally warm water. At this time, mineral water is still drinkable.