Will I lose weight during the confinement period?

Many girls will gain weight after becoming pregnant, and they cannot lose weight during this period for fear of affecting the normal development of the fetus. It is normal for pregnant women to gain weight, which can ensure the nutritional supply of the fetus. Many girls want to lose weight immediately after giving birth, which is not recommended by many doctors because the girl’s body is still very weak during this period and needs timely nutritional supplements. So, how should you control your weight during confinement?

1. Row

It is recommended not to eat too greasy food in the first two weeks after giving birth. These two weeks are the best time to discharge lochia, so you can choose to eat light and easy-to-digest food. For example, Shenghua Soup, fried pork liver with sesame oil, and rice wine cooked with ginger when you are thirsty.

2. Clear

You can drink some honey water in moderation in the morning and evening, which helps digestion and clears the stomach, because most people will suffer from constipation after giving birth. Breastfeeding mothers don’t have to worry about taking it being bad for their children, because it is a natural nutritional supplement that helps children’s brain development and helps postpartum women produce milk. It’s the best of both worlds.

3. Breastfeeding

Giving birth is the most harmful thing for women, so during the confinement period, the older generation believes that you should eat a lot of meat and fish to replenish your body. So you must insist on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can not only make the body recover quickly, but also achieve the effect of weight loss, which is more beneficial to the healthy growth of the baby.

4. Supplement

You must not go on a diet during the confinement period, and you should also take appropriate supplements to help your body recover as soon as possible. It is recommended to eat more animal offal, drink more brown sugar water, and avoid eating salt. However, it is recommended not to lie down immediately after a meal. You can walk around indoors appropriately.

5. Exercise

Two weeks after delivery, you can do some simple exercises. Don't just sit there in bed. You can lift your legs, stretch your arms, do sit-ups, or let the child sit on your belly to do breathing exercises. When you go to bed at night, you can use your hands to massage your belly button in circles. However, you should not do these exercises for too long. If you feel tired, take a break before continuing.

6. Mood

The physical discomfort during the confinement period, coupled with having to take care of the child. So most people will feel that being irritable will be a bad mood. At this time, you might as well listen to music, listen to the radio, or watch TV for a while to distract your attention so that you won’t think about those annoying things.