What to do if you have stomach pain during confinement

Stomach pain is a typical symptom of stomach disease, and the occurrence of this disease is closely related to bad eating habits. For ordinary people who suffer from stomach problems, occasional stomach pain will have a great impact. If it occurs during the confinement period, when the mother's body is relatively weak, the impact will definitely be very large when various factors are combined. So, what should you do if you have stomach pain during confinement? Let’s take a look below.

What to do if you have stomachache during confinement

If you take medicine at this time, it may affect your milk supply. If it hurts a lot, applying hot compress to the stomach may relieve the pain. Stomach pain will only get better after long-term conditioning.

In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat light and nutritious food in the near future. Let the food cool down for a while before eating. Eating too hot or too oily food will aggravate the condition.

You can take yellow eel porridge or eel porridge internally, which is helpful for gastrointestinal conditioning. In addition, you can take king flower and red carp soup internally. There are also some methods that have been verified by people around you, such as stewing old duck with old fermented vegetables (homemade by farmers), stewing hen with pork belly and camellia oil (put hen camellia oil, seasonings, and ginger into the pig's belly, then sew the pig's belly with a needle, and simmer it in a pot over low heat). Cactus stewed chicken.

My father has tried these dietary recipes. He used to have severe gastritis, but now he is almost cured. Also remember that people with stomachache should not eat only when they are very hungry, but also should not eat too much at a time. It is best to use camellia oil as your cooking oil, which can also nourish the stomach.

3. Notes on diet during confinement

1. Can I eat honey during confinement?

The answer is yes. Honey is a natural food with a sweet taste. The monosaccharides it contains can be absorbed by the human body without being digested, and it has a good health care effect on postpartum women. Honey is high in nutrients and contains sufficient calories. After giving birth, mothers can drink some honey water to help them recover their physical strength.

2. Can pregnant women drink milk?

Pregnant women can drink milk. Milk is called "white blood" and is the best source of calcium in nature. The potassium in milk is very effective in softening blood vessels and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Milk contains L-tryptophan, which has a good calming effect and is very helpful in promoting sleep. If a mother drinks more milk, it can not only help the body recover, but also replenish the body's calcium. If she is breastfeeding, it can also increase milk and help the baby get high-quality calcium through breast milk. But please note that milk is a food that is not easy to digest, so it is best for mothers to wait until their intestinal function gradually recovers before drinking it.

3. Can I eat salt during confinement?

It is okay to eat salt in moderation during confinement. Some people believe that mothers cannot eat salt during the confinement period because eating too much salt is not good for them. If mothers consume too much salt every day, it will increase the burden on the kidneys, cause high blood pressure, and be detrimental to postpartum recovery. But we cannot do without salt. The human body takes in sodium by eating salt. Eating too little salt will affect the absorption of sodium. Not putting salt in dishes will affect the appetite of the mother and is not conducive to nutrient absorption. Therefore, during the confinement period, mothers should neither "avoid salt" nor consume too much salt. A moderate amount is best.

4. Can I eat vinegar during confinement?

During the confinement period, mothers can eat a small amount of vinegar, but be careful not to eat too much to avoid causing stomach acid. You can add some vinegar to dishes to help stimulate the appetite of postpartum women. A moderate amount of vinegar will not affect breast milk.

5. Can I eat pepper during confinement?

It is best to eat pepper with caution during confinement. Pepper is a hot food. Postpartum women can add some pepper powder to flavor their cooking, but be careful to use the right amount.

6. Can I eat soft-shelled turtle during confinement?

You can eat a moderate amount of soft-shelled turtle during the confinement period. Soft-shelled turtle is nutritious and delicious. It is a nourishing treasure containing high-quality protein, multiple vitamins and trace elements. It can enhance the body's disease resistance and regulate the body's endocrine function, which is beneficial to the mother's physical recovery and improves the quality of breast milk.